Lead Maintenance Worker

City of Santa Fe Springs; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goleta is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lead Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department, supporting the Parks and Open Space and Street Maintenance Divisions. Two vacancies exist.

The role involves maintenance of splashpad, weekly cleaning, inspections, minor repairs, and coordinating staff. Successful candidates will supervise staff, plan daily work, ensure safety procedures, and work weekends (April–October) and some nights as needed, with attention to

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and construction work.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a Public Works maintenance program; principles of lead supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.
• Independently perform the most difficult cleaning, maintenance and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce Department policies and procedures.
• Make mathematical calculations.
• Maintenance and support to splashpad including cleaning, inspections, and minor repairs.
• Provide lead supervision and oversight of daily operations of staff and/or contractors in Parks and Open Space or Street Maintenance.

Skills

Lead supervision

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description
The City of Goleta is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

Description
The City of Goleta is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lead Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department, supporting the Street Maintenance and the Parks and Open Space Divisions. Currently, the City is looking to fill two (2) vacancies.
The Lead Maintenance Worker provides maintenance and support to the City’s splashpad, which includes routine cleaning, inspections, and minor repairs. As such, candidates must be available to work weekends, particularly from April to October. Candidates must also be available to work occasional nights. Flexible scheduling is essential to meet the demands of the role.
Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential, as the position requires regular interaction with the Goleta community. Candidates may be involved in project planning and budget management within their assigned area. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. A keen attention to detail, combined with effective communication and organizational skills, is needed to ensure work is completed to the highest standards, on time, and within budget.
When assigned to Parks and Open Space, this role will provide essential support in the performance and oversight of daily operations of staff and/or contractors maintaining park grounds and facilities, including landscaping, irrigation systems, playground equipment, urban forest management, and trails, ensuring proper safety procedures are followed, and performing more complex maintenance and repair work as needed.
When assigned to Street Maintenance, this role will provide essential support in the performance and oversight of daily operations of staff and/or contractors with the maintenance of city streets and right of way. Successful candidates will have experience operating equipment such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, and specialized tools, as well as experience in asphalt street repairs, concrete sidewalk repairs, painting, and weed abatement.
Depending on the needs of the department and subject to certification, this position may be eligible for Bilingual Pay, currently at $65 per pay period.
This recruitment will include an oral panel interview and practical examination. Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful physical and drug screening, as well as a criminal history background check.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training
Education
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would:

• High school education or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and construction work.

Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities in the area of assignment.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of

• Operations, services and activities of a Public Works maintenance program related to area of work assigned.
• Principles of lead supervision and training.
• Methods and techniques of public facilities maintenance related to area of work assigned.
• Modern office equipment including a computer.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability To
Lead, organize, and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.

Independently perform the most difficult cleaning, maintenance and repair work in the area of work assigned.

Interpret, explain, and enforce Department policies and procedures.

Make mathematical calculations.