The City of Atascadero is excited to announce a recruitment for a
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR in our PW STREETS Division !
Join the City of Atascadero's Public Works team and help maintain and improve over 150 miles of roadways - the backbone of our community's housing, commerce, and recreation. Apply today and make a lasting impact! ABOUT THE CITY:
The City of Atascadero is a small, beautiful California central coast community located in San Luis Obispo County. We have a population of 30,000 residing in an area just under 27 square miles. Our community is a great place to live, work and raise a family! We are situated along Highway 101, halfway between the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Francisco. The community is located in the Paso Robles wine region and is a short 20-minute drive to the beach and Highway 1. We are within a three-hour drive to Yosemite National Park and two hours to Monterey or Carmel. For those that enjoy the outdoors, we are close to four local lakes, a national forest and endless hiking and biking trails. Become a member of an organization consisting of hardworking individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact through public service. The organizational environment encourages collaboration and productivity and is fostered by engaged management, all working for the betterment of the community. City offices are located in the beautiful and historic City Hall Administration Building near the picturesque Sunken Gardens Park, located in the heart of downtown Atascadero.THE DEPARTMENT:
The Public Works Department is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of City-owned infrastructure and facilities and provides cost-effective, sustainable solutions for the long-term performance and delivery of these services. Public Works personnel maintain and improve streets and sidewalks, drainage and flood control, parks and recreation facilities, building spaces and grounds, wastewater collection and treatment, and manage capital improvement projects, programs.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To perform supervisory, administrative and a wide variety of highly skilled and specialized work activities and functions in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of municipal infrastructure and facilities involving: streets, sidewalks, and trails; parks and athletic fields; stormwater conveyance and flood control; and trees and landscaping. Manages, coordinates and oversees contracted construction and maintenance work and performs related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under general supervision of the Public Works Deputy Director of Operations within a framework of well-defined policies and procedures. Positions in this class are expected to work independently on established tasks or at an assigned site.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct, monitor and evaluate the work of City employees and temporary or non-City employees as assigned in a supervisor capacity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- All duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Worker I/II and Lead Maintenance Worker.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, review and evaluates the work of maintenance workers. Includes providing direction in the execution and completion. Provides on-the-job training to maintenance workers in completion of work duties.
- Coordinate and inspect the work of contractors and vendors hired by the City to perform various maintenance, repair and minor construction work; monitor work progress, inspect completed work and recommend payment of invoices.
- In the absence of the Deputy Public Works Director, makes departmental decisions and supervises daily operations.
- Directs, coordinates, and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities of the division.
- Plan and execute work assignments including preparatory activities of fueling vehicles and equipment, calculating work quantities, purchasing materials and supplies, installing temporary traffic control and erosion/sediment control devices, and transporting materials and equipment to work sites.
- Operate a variety of common industry and specialized vehicles, heavy and light equipment, machinery, and tools. Assist and participate in routine maintenance and repair of such vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools. Ensure proper cleaning of vehicles, equipment, and tools after use.
- Troubleshoot, correct, and repair municipal infrastructure, equipment, and tools to ensure proper function and long-lasting performance in a cost-effective manner.
- Performs ongoing, routine departmental administrative tasks as needed, such as ordering of supplies, maintenance of records and statistics, and technical and oversight work related to Public Works Operations.
- Document and record maintenance, inspections, repairs, installations, and other work activities in accordance with records retention schedules and department requirements.
- Participate as Public Works liaison for the City's special events by attending intake meetings, coordinating road closures and other Public Works related functions in coordination with other City Department liaisons. Work special events as needed and participate in post-event debriefings and make recommendations for improvements.
- Assist and participate in responding to emergencies affecting municipal infrastructure functions including storm debris clean up, traffic control, flooding, and other urgent matters.
- As necessary, performs unskilled and manual tasks on assigned maintenance and improvement projects.
When assigned to Streets Maintenance:
- Plan and execute preventative maintenance and repairs on asphalt pavements including pothole patching, skim coating, mill and overlays, routing and sealing cracks, full-depth removal and replacement, and new construction.
- Plan and execute preventative maintenance and repairs on concrete pavements, sidewalks, and curbs including crack sealing, joint rehabilitation, pavement sealing, removal and replacement, milling uneven joints, and new construction.
- Install and maintain traffic signs and posts, street name blades and hardware, and pavement markings. Install and remove temporary traffic control devices for construction zones, hazard warnings, special events, and other purposes.
- Inspect, repair, and construct storm sewer pipes, drain inlets, drainage structures, culverts, ditches, curbs and gutters, and other infrastructure of the municipal stormwater conveyance system.
- Maintain and inspect right-of-way and boulevard vegetation and trim or remove trees, bushes and other obstacles to provide safe lateral clear zones and intersection site lines.
- Assist and participate in a variety of heavy construction, maintenance, and repair work in support of special parks and other public works projects.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Public Works Department's "Standby Duty" and "Call Back" programs for after-hours and weekend maintenance, repairs, and emergencies.
- Ensure maintenance facility and work areas are safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Attend and participate in internal and external safety and certification training.
- Assist with responding to citizen requests and complaints, including investigating various matters.
- Exercise effective prioritization and time management skills.
- Resolve conflicts or problematic situations arising out of work assignments; fosters and creates positive work environment.
- Consistently establish and maintain successful working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned, including assisting and participating in essential duties of other maintenance areas.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:- High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and
- Five years of responsible experience in skilled, semi-skilled, and general labor performing maintenance, repair, construction, or other similar job-related tasks on municipal infrastructure and/or operating motorized equipment for these activities, including one year of lead or supervisory experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the satisfactory performance of the job requirements.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures used in public works operation, maintenance, repair, and construction, including the proper use of equipment, tools, and materials.
- Advanced working knowledge of proper safety procedures and precautions used in public works construction and maintenance activities and operations.
- When assigned to parks maintenance: extensive knowledge of turf and grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, athletic and recreation facilities, operating and repairing irrigation systems . click apply for full job details