The Town of New Canaan is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as Superintendent of Buildings. This position is responsible for supervising, directing, and overseeing the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Town's building maintenance division.
Responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of Town-owned buildings, managing contracts and relationships with outside vendors providing building maintenance services, and coordinating small to medium-sized building renovations, repairs, and improvement projects.
The Superintendent of Buildings is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in managing the division and is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of building operations. A trade license or certification in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work is highly desirable.
The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and facility operations.
- Experience managing outside contractors and service agreements.
- The ability to oversee renovation and repair projects.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, department heads, vendors, and members of the public.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain accessible and responsive to the public.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Public Administration or a related field, along with five to seven years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably within a municipality or facilities maintenance organization. At least three years of supervisory experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.
Licenses or certifications in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work are preferred. .
Complete the online application which can be found at www.newcanaan.info under Job Opportunities and attach a cover letter and resume with at least three references. Salary range is $115,000 to $125,000. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is selected.
