Street Maintenance Supervisor

City of Westerville; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Westerville is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Streets Division. This role involves supervising maintenance and repair work, managing work crews, and ensuring the maintenance of public facilities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in maintenance operations, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to service excellence and community well-being.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible maintenance experience required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and power tools.
• Effective complaint handling and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Communication

Supervisory skills

Budget management

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Commercial vehicles

Job description

This is an internal posting only. Only current City of Westerville Service Department employees will be considered.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy meaningful work and making a difference in your community?The opportunity to serve the City of Westerville and its citizens as a Maintenance Supervisor in the Streets Division could be for you!

The Public Service Department is actively looking for a candidate who strives to provide excellent service and possesses a desire to be part of a great team. Read below to learn more about the position and to submit your application.


This is a responsible supervisory position coordinating and directing maintenance and repair activities for a division of a City department. Work involves planning, coordinating, and assigning maintenance and repair jobs and projects, assessing and performing maintenance and repair work, operating light and heavy equipment and vehicles, inspecting completed projects, providing mechanical and other skilled assistance, and working with contractors, in compliance with policies and procedures.

This position is open until filled. Applications are being reviewed as they are received.
Employee works under the direction of a maintenance superintendent, division manager, or department head. Employee must have the ability to make appropriate independent decisions and recommend alternatives regarding maintenance problems, communicate effectively with the public, and monitor budget expenditures, and ensure job safety in compliance with policy. Supervision is exercised over maintenance workers and other full and part time maintenance staff. Work is reviewed through submission of daily reports, review of completed projects for quality and adherence with policies and procedures, and performance appraisals.
(May not include all duties performed.)

• Coordinates, organizes, directs, schedules, and assigns a variety of maintenance and repair jobs and projects for the City; prioritizes work; assigns and schedules daily work from work orders; sets productivity levels and deadlines for task completion; makes staffing decisions; sets performance standards.
• Supervises work crews; inspects projects in various locations; oversees completion of daily tasks; assists crews with technical problems; enforces safety standards and requirements; inspects projects to ensure proper completion; establishes, communicates, and enforces policies and procedures; provides proper training; conducts annual performance evaluations; oversees contractor work; responds to emergencies on all shifts; approves leave and overtime.
• Acts as back-up in a variety of activities when needed; operates light and heavy equipment, power tools, vehicles, trucks; performs maintenance and repair work.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and parts; maintains vehicles and equipment; ensures proper maintenance and replacement of equipment; locates supplies and parts necessary to perform specific projects; orders parts and supplies.
• Prepares annual operating budget for division; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary limits; justifies purchases; records accounts/ prepares documentation and reports; conducts follow-up projects.
• Handles service calls and complaints from the public; interacts with the public regularly; responds to requests; assigns staff and performs follow-up inspection and review of work completed; oversees and inspects work performed by contractors.
• Prepares daily work reports and documentation of various activity data; maintains records; assists in the preparation of technical specifications.
• Coordinates and manages Snow and Ice Control, Leaf Collection, and Sidewalk Replacement where appropriate.
• Coordinates with the Special Events Committee on community events, as well as with other City departments on special and combined department projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Possession of a high school diploma and 5 years progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
  • Considerable knowledge of maintenance, repair, and construction procedures, practices, and methods.
  • Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
  • Knowledge of the safe and correct use of hand and power tools and equipment common to the work.
  • Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and of supervision principles.
  • Ability to handle complaints from the public effectively and tactfully.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, contractors, vendors, and the public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to drive motor vehicles to various work assignments to inspect work, and to operate heavy equipment and commercially-sized vehicles.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of extreme weather conditions.
  • Ability to obtain pesticide applicators certification.
  • Ability to perform a variety of mechanical, maintenance, and repair activities.
  • Ability to operate and control power tools.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
  • Ability to acquire a valid Ohio commercial driver's license within six months.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At the City of Westerville, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for serving and empowering all people both in our organization and community. The City ensures that service is accessible, responsive and inclusive for a thriving, sustainable and connected Westerville.