Crew Supervisor

City-of-Oxnar; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oxnard is seeking a Maintenance Crew Supervisor in the Public Works Department. You will supervise paraprofessional and support staff, plan, coordinate, and direct maintenance activities, and ensure safe practices and quality results across facilities and streets maintenance areas.

You will develop scopes of work, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors. A high school diploma, five years of leadership, and a CA driver’s license are required; English fluency is essential with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Five (5) years of maintenance leadership experience.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assist with, monitor and direct the work of maintenance staff.
• Assign work to staff; ensure safe practices, quality and accuracy.
• Manage work orders and scheduling in the City's Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Lead in training, evaluate staff, and participate in discipline procedures as appropriate.
• Develop scopes of work and technical specifications for maintenance services and projects.
• Manage On-Call service agreements and coordinate with contractors.
• Develop schedules, maintain records, and prepare reports on operations.
• Create inspection, maintenance and replacement plans for assets.
• Refine SOPs or create new ones; align with budget timelines and approvals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Maintenance planning

Training & development

Safety policies

Budgeting

Contract management

Performance evaluations

Scheduling

Policy implementation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

Office software (MS Office/Google)

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assist with, monitor, and direct the work of maintenance staff.
• Assign work to assigned staff; monitor work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality, and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Manage work orders and scheduling in the City’s Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Lead in the selection and training of maintenance personnel; assume responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provide necessary training; initiate discipline procedures as is appropriate.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; recommend department/division, projects, and work assignments to higher-level personnel.
• Understand and execute policy decisions at the ground level through maintenance and repair projects and activities.
• Develop scopes of work and technical specifications for maintenance services, materials, and projects, including defining requirements, deliverables, and performance standards for solicitations.
• Manage On-Call service agreements and coordinate with contractors in providing contract services.
• Develop schedules and methods for performing assigned duties; maintain appropriate work records and documents which may include timesheets, work orders; prepare statistical and/or analytical reports on operations as necessary.
• Create inspection, maintenance, and replacement plans for all assets and areas of responsibility.
• Refine current SOPs or create new SOPs where none exist for future maintenance and operations staff.
• Plan schedules around the annual budget process to ensure projects are completed within required fiscal timeframes.
• Prepare and submit recommendations on the budget; monitor budget expenditures.
• May participate in organizational and community group meetings; respond to questions and inquiries.

Payroll/Classification Title:

Maintenance Crew Supervisor

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Incumbents supervise paraprofessional and support staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Specialist, Senior in that it provides direct supervision of assigned crews, staff and/or first-level supervisors.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and alternating Fridays 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This position may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

These class specifications represent only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Supervises staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures; ensures adherence to safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Plans, oversees, and reviews maintenance and operations work of assigned crews in facilities maintenance, streets maintenance, fleet services, construction project management, traffic signals, refuse/recycling/green waste collection and/or parks maintenance areas; provides support by performing advanced-level maintenance and operations work; performs inspections to review safety, work quality, and scheduling.
• Serves as a technical resource and assists in the training and development of staff on equipment, safety, and operational practices and procedures; responds to inquiries and addresses service concerns and issues.
• Maintains and oversees inventory of materials, tools and supplies; researches product and expense information; initiates replacement of required inventory; prepares, reviews and maintains reports, schedules, work orders, records and documentation related to assigned operational area.
• Prepares and submits budget recommendations and monitors expenditures; may identify required capital improvements and work to secure funding; may administer contracts.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of maintenance leadership experience

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment is to fill this position only.

There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Parks Division.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Managers Association (OMMA).

NOTE:

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12-month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

This position is not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Susie Morales at [e-mail].

NOTE:

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.