There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which
shall be the Director. There shall be the following divisions within
the Department:
A. Division of Roads and Drainage.
B. Division of Solid Wastes.
C. Division of Buildings and Grounds.
D. Division of Equipment Maintenance.
[Amended 2-23-2023 by Ord. No. 126-2023]
Under the supervision and direction of the Township Committee,
which said supervision and direction has been provided to the Township
Administrator, the Director shall:
A. Administer the work of the Department.
B. Supervise or maintain departmental records and collect and report
date for payroll and inventory control and costs analysis.
C. Supervise standards and procedures for the control, use and repair
of all Township-owned equipment, materials and supplies in custody
of the Department.
D. Perform the function of departmental accounting, indicating the current
and future needs of the Department in responding to the maintenance
and growth of the community.
E. Supervise and direct all of the functions and personnel of the various
departments created herein.
In the Department of Public Works, there shall be a Division
of Roads and Drainage under the direction and supervision of a Director,
which position is hereby created and who shall be responsible for:
A. Maintenance and repair of all Township streets, bridges, culverts
and drains.
B. Undertaking and administration of all Township roads, construction
projects and road surfacing and/or resurfacing projects.
C. Maintenance of all Township streets in a safe condition for travel,
cleaning, removing snow, leaves, ice and debris therefrom as required.
D. Installation, repair and maintenance of street traffic signs, lines
and markings.
E. Maintenance all the Township's storm sewers and drains and appurtenances
thereof making up the Township's stormwater drainage system.
In the Department of Public Works, there shall be a Division
of Solid Waste under the direction and supervision of the Director,
which position is hereby created and who shall:
A. Operate and control Township recycling through the designated recycling
coordinator, solid waste collection systems and provide such service
as may be authorized by ordinance.
B. Provide for public information and notice regarding solid waste collection
programs, recycling and general information associated with requirements
of the collection systems and the scheduling for pickup and removal.
In the Department of Public Works, there shall be a Division
of Buildings and Grounds under the direction and supervision of the
Director, which position is hereby created who shall:
A. Keep accurate records of the work of the Division.
B. Submit monthly reports of the work of the Division and any recommendations,
repairs or reports.
C. Direct and supervise all janitors and building maintenance workers
employed by the Township.
D. Supervise the heating, air conditioning, lighting, minor carpentry,
masonry and plumbing and repair furniture and fixtures on the grounds
and in the building.
E. Provide maintenance and cleaning services on the Township grounds,
Municipal Building, Public Works building, city center building, recreational
field house and all other facilities of the Township.
In the Department of Public Works, there shall be a Division
of Equipment Maintenance under the direction and supervision of the
Director, which position is hereby created who shall be responsible
for:
A. Cleaning, repairing and otherwise maintaining all motorized equipment
of the Township.
B. Keeping appropriate records as to the use and repair of all motorized
equipment.
C. Maintaining and being responsible for all parts and accessories utilized
in the maintenance of the motorized equipment or perform such other
duties and responsibilities all directed by the Director of Public
Works.