Senior Maintenance Worker

DEFINITION
To lead, review and participate in the work of maintenance staff of semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, parks, buildings and other facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Exercises functional and technical supervision over Maintenance Worker I and II staff, including temporary/seasonal and contract labor crew(s).

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Maintenance Worker is a management-level classification with responsibility for all divisions of maintenance within the City. The incumbent exercises a considerable degree of independence and judgment in establishing priorities and carrying out activities consistent with City policy, goals, and objectives. Technical expertise to perform periodic maintenance functions supporting field staff is required.EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Class specifications are intended to present examples of the duties performed by employees in the
classification. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed
examples include all tasks that may be performed by positions in this class.

Assign, lead and review the work of maintenance staff; participate in the most complex activities of the work unit; train and participate in the evaluation of assigned staff.
Patrol City areas to identify maintenance and repair needs.
Perform park maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim and fertilize lawns; plant, water and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs; trim and prune bushes, trees and shrubs.
Safely apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides; maintain records of fertilizers and chemicals used.
Conducts safety training programs.
Perform duties in the maintenance and repair of the Citys irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers.
Shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets.
Paint and stripe City streets and curbs as well as install City signposts and signs; clean and sandblast concrete and asphalt surfaces for painting; mix and apply paints and epoxy.
Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair
activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
Operate maintenance and construction equipment such as dump trucks and power tools such as jack hammers, compressors, mowers, edgers and blowers; perform routine maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment and vehicles.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project and maintain a proper inventory of supplies and materials; maintain time and material use records.
Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Oversee and administer special projects within the division as required.
Perform line-level maintenance and repair when needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum qualifications for entry into the classification and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents in the position.

Knowledge of:
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Uses and purposes of general construction and maintenance tools and equipment as utilized in the assigned area of work.
Methods, techniques and procedures related to parks and street maintenance.
Hazards that are associated with work and proper safety precautions.
Traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment.
Purposes and uses of vehicles, equipment, power tools and hand tools including motorized, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Techniques and methods of irrigation system installation and maintenance.
Safe work practices.
Principles, practices, and techniques of project management.
Principles and practices of procedure development and implementation.
Techniques for providing effective customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over various communication mediums.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning of words, spelling and grammar.

Ability to:
Train, supervise and assist in the evaluation of assigned staff.
Perform semi-skilled tasks in construction and maintenance activities.
Operate all vehicles and equipment used in connection with assigned work in a safe and effective manner.
Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
Assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe operation of equipment.
Work safely and adhere to principles of safety when working near traffic or in other environments.
Establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Analyze and evaluate new and existing programs, policies, procedures, and methods; make recommendations and implement changes as appropriate.
Make recommendations for the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of division activities.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform maintenance division work tasks.
Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High school diploma or equivalent.
and
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory role. Municipal government experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license and satisfactory driving record.
Equipment specific licenses and certifications as required by regulation or City need.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
These physical demands may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Mobility to work in a standard office setting and in the field, using standard office and field equipment, including a computer.
Sit at a desk and in meetings on a continuous basis for long periods of time.
Sit in and drive work vehicles frequently.
Occasionally stand and walk between work areas and in the field.
Finger dexterity and strength is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate and grasp tools and equipment.
Perform repetitive keystrokes on a computer keyboard.
Perform simple gripping, grasping, and fine manipulation to write, use a computer mouse, and operate office equipment.
Normal color vision to read printed materials, identify maintenance parts and systems as well as operate computers and software effectively.
Normal hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.
Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, turn, push, and pull to use equipment or traverse field terrain.