About the Department

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.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is a first line section supervisor in the Public Services Department or the Recreation and Parks Department responsible for employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, parks, streets and greenscape.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Public Services Superintendent or the Park Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises direct supervision over assigned Maintenance Workers, summer youth, court referrals and other staff.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 project 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.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
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.

Work Environment

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a City application. Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling the Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days before the scheduled examination/interview date. City appointments are contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening to comply with our Drug-Free Workplace policy and a Live Scan fingerprint check through the Department of Justice. The successful candidate must provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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.

Benefits

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. For more information contact the Department of Human Resources.

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. A 3,000 hour Hourly Unit employee who is hired to a full-time position, shall have the right to use any previously earned sick leave while serving their probationary period in the new promotional classification. However, the probationary period will be extended by the amount of time used.

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.

Supplemental Questions

How many years of paid, full-time experience do you have supervising staff in building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC trades?

Less than 2 years
2 to 5 years
More than 5 years

Are you available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency call-outs?

Describe your experience implementing workplace safety programs.

Which maintenance management software or computerized work order systems have you used?

Have you been responsible for preparing reports, maintaining records, or presenting information to management or elected officials? If yes, please describe your experience.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Norwalk (CA)
Address: 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Room 9

Norwalk, California, 90650
Phone: 562-929-5721
Website: http://www.norwalk.org