Maintenance Crew Leader

City of Colton; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colton seeks an experienced Maintenance Crew Leader to supervise parks and streets maintenance crews, oversee irrigation, landscaping, drainage, and safety compliance, and plan workload.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least three years of parks or street maintenance, plus a valid California Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement; the role emphasizes leadership, coordination with other city divisions, and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least three years of parks or street maintenance experience.
• Valid California Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee parks and streets maintenance staff.
• Supervise equipment operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate work with other city crews and external groups.
• Train staff and ensure safe work practices.
• Maintain records of work in progress and completed tasks.
• Read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Read maps and take part in project planning.
• Place road barricades and set up safe work zones.

Skills

Lead supervision

Staff supervision

Communication

Plan and direct work

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years parks/street maintenance experience

Job description

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent, will lead, oversee, review, and perform work activities and duties assigned to the parks and streets maintenance crews; assume responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks; and perform other related tasks as necessary.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Maintenance Crew Leader is the advanced journey level class within the maintenance series with responsibility for leading and overseeing the work of crews responsible for park and street maintenance.

Note: Incumbents in this classification are subject to the Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements of the Department of Transportation.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Lead, oversee, review, and perform the work of staff responsible for parks and streets maintenance including irrigation system maintenance, tree and brush maintenance, general landscape maintenance of City parks and rights-of-way, shooting and establishing grades to ensure correct drainage; determining the correct amount of materials and labor needed; checking for and ensuring the protection of gas, electric, water and communication lines before proceeding; assisting in bid preparations; and preparing sketches and plans for proposed project
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of parks and streets maintenance equipment and/or machinery including light and heavy equipment.
• Assist in the training of lower level personnel in the areas of work; ensure adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; identify training opportunities and needs; make recommendations to higher level staff.
• Coordinate assigned work activities with other work crews within the City and with outside organizations.
• Evaluate work sites and determine equipment, material, and personnel needs for the task at hand; obtain necessary equipment and tools; coordinate and schedule the utilization of maintenance personnel.
• Perform routine field checks to ensure work accuracy and proper and safe work methods by members of the maintenance crew; enforce compliance with proper work methods and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for work in progress, completed, and planned.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of commonly used materials by maintenance crews; initiate purchase requisitions to acquire necessary materials and equipment.
• Read and interpret blue prints, schematics, drawings, sketches, and other documents.
• Place road barricades and cones to set up a safe work area for work crews; perform traffic control duties as necessary.
• Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve service complaints.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, annual work plans, policies and procedures for assigned City facilities and services.
• Participates in the selection, training, coordination and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• May assist with the development and administration of Division budget.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary for a Maintenance Crew Leader. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess at least three years of experience performing parks or street maintenance. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

License/Certificate

Possession of a valid class "A" California driver's license with tanker endorsement.

Knowledge of

• Operations and standard operating procedures of park and street maintenance programs.
• Complex principles and practices of parks and street maintenance.
• Methods and techniques of lead supervision, training, and motivation.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Operational characteristics of parks maintenance standard equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping.
• Parks construction and maintenance equipment.
• The operation, care, and preventive maintenance techniques for maintenance equipment.
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction, grounds maintenance, street maintenance, and general maintenance work.

Ability to

• Operate a variety of City equipment.
• Plan, organize and direct the work of subordinate staff.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Supervise and oversee the operations and activities of park and street maintenance.
• Courteously respond to community issues, concerns, and needs.
• Apply applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Perform skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Perform labor-intensive manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Work independently.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish effective-working relationships with those contacted at work.
• Respond to issues and concerns from the community.

Skill to

• Operate a variety of City equipment on City streets and in City parks.