Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor The City of Norwalk is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join its Public Services team. The Maintenance Supervisor performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical work in the maintenance and operation of City buildings, facilities, parks, and streets; establishes maintenance policies and procedures; performs related duties as required. Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, supervises, directs, and inspects the work of crews and contractors involved in maintenance functions such as asphalt and concrete operations, traffic and signs, sewer cleaning, street sweeping, street light and signal operations, facility maintenance, graffiti operations, greenscape, tree maintenance or park maintenance. Determines work assignments and utilization of personnel, equipment and materials; develops daily work schedules and coordinates completion of assigned tasks. Assists in the preparation of the section budget; monitors expenditures of allocated funds; performs cost control activities; and ensures effective use of resources. Evaluates service needs, equipment, work methods and operations; prepares estimates; evaluates section policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness and recommends changes; establishes policies and procedures relating to the preventative maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, streets, greenscape and parks. Establishes and enforces operating and safety procedures; conducts safety training for section employees. Responds to public inquiries and work requests regarding the level of maintenance services. Determines and secures appropriate products, materials, and equipment to be used in section projects; develops and prepares specifications for services, equipment, and materials; may interact with sales representatives; prepares purchase orders; maintains inventories such that adequate materials, supplies, and tools are available; ensures tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition; keeps records of time, materials, supplies, equipment, and work performed. Assists in the selection of employees; plans, organizes, and assigns work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; recommends disciplinary action. Coordinates major maintenance or construction projects with staff and contractors; reviews plans and blueprints of proposed projects; inspects work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with City regulations and standards. Qualification Guidelines Knowledge of: the tools, equipment, supplies, and safe methods of maintenance work; record keeping, budgeting, and purchasing procedures; pertinent laws, codes, and safe work practices; principles and techniques of supervision, training, discipline, and work planning. Ability to: plan, organize, and supervise the work of assigned staff; establish and maintain standards of maintenance and repair; select and estimate quantities of supplies and equipment; inspect projects and determine adequacy of work performed; ensure work is accomplished within budget limitations; prepare and present oral and written reports; allocate equipment, materials, and personnel in a cost effective manner; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Education And/or Experience: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include: Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of responsible experience in public works maintenance and repair work, including two years of experience in a lead capacity. Related college level coursework is highly desirable. Required Licenses And Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, is required to wear a respirator and is subject to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Benefits For General Unit Employees Retirement: Membership in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) is as follows: Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are new to Cal-PERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled into the 2% @ 62 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay up to 50% of the "normal costs" currently 8.5%). Returning members with a break in service less than six months may be enrolled into the 2% @ 55 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay 7% of their reportable compensation (employee contribution), if eligible. Furthermore as a result of PEPRA, CalPERS will take into account prior service at a reciprocal retirement system (or system that has similar agreements with CalPERS, such as CalSTRS) when determining your benefit formula when you enter membership with a CalPERS employer. Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide help to employees and members of their families who are experiencing personal problems. Paid Holidays: The City currently observes ten holidays plus two floating holidays. Vacation Leave: Eighty hours per year after completion of one year; 120 hours per year after completion of 5 years; 160 hours per year after completion of ten years or more. Sick Leave: Credit for sick leave with pay shall accrue at the rate of (8) hours for each calendar month of service. Medical Plan: Each employee has a choice of insurance plans offered through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City currently pays the monthly premium cost up to $1,600. Dental Insurance: Covered through Delta Dental Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium for employee plus dependents. Vision Insurance: Covered through Vision Services Program (VSP). The City pays 100% of the premium for employee plus dependents. Group Life Insurance Plan: Life insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. The City provides $5,000 term insurance to employees with less than 5 years of service. Effective the first month following completion of 5 years continuous service, employees are covered with insurance equal to one and one-half times their annual salary. Voluntary Insurance Plans: Optional Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Cancer insurance policies are available at the employee's cost. Long Term Disability Insurance: The City pays 100% of the insurance plan. Deferred Compensation: Option plan available at employee's cost. A Six Month Probationary Period: Must be satisfactorily served by each employee before he/she is considered for permanent employment. Veteran's Preference: The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge. Seniority Credits: Current City employees in promotional, open, and open/promotional examinations for represented classifications may be allowed promotional seniority points provided the exam is otherwise successfully completed. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr