Park Maintenance Supervisor (08-23)

Description

This is the supervisory level classification responsible for overseeing the Park Maintenance Division. The incumbent is responsible for planning and scheduling staff assignments and monitoring work production. This class serves as one of two supervisors for the maintenance and care of City parks, grounds, medians, landscapes, and related facilities; plans and schedules staff assignments; implements maintenance policies and procedures; outlines, assigns, and determines work projects; ensures safe work practices; performs other related duties as required. The incumbent provides ongoing monitoring of service delivery and supervises several maintenance contracts.

Examples of Duties

(Listed below are some of the basic duties for this position. For a complete listing of Essential functions, review the class specification)

Supervising and inspecting the work of crews engaged in maintaining parks, park equipment, City grounds, and facilities; pruning trees and shrubs with power tools; supervising the application of fertilizer and plant nutrients; replanting and removing trees and shrubs; providing animal care; applying pesticides; picking up trash and maintaining park buildings; maintaining fountains and ponds; providing schedules and scope of duties for special projects; coordinating and providing liaison to contractors; inspecting completed work.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; evaluates work methods and procedures for improving Division performance and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved; forecasts the needs and resources of the Parks Division; assists in assessing current and long-range goals and objectives.

Participates in the selection and training of Park Division personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides or arranges for necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as appropriate.

Participates in the development of the Park Division budget; prepares reports; monitors Division budget; oversees and maintains the inventory, maintenance, and operating condition of departmental tools, equipment, and supplies; requisitions and orders needed materials, parts, and equipment.

Determines work assignments and utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials; recommends equipment and supplies; purchases materials and supplies as required; maintains a variety of records.

Prepares and administers contracts for park services; prepares bid specifications for contract services; and ensures that services are performed in keeping with contract provisions.

Evaluates service needs, equipment, work methods, and operations, including park development/redevelopment; serves as project supervisor for various projects; evaluates maintenance procedures and services to determine effectiveness; recommends changes to increase effectiveness to meet departmental objectives.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants, and may be exposed to mechanical hazards. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and often work with constant interruptions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties.

The City of Whittier encourages applications from qualified Individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Individuals who require accommodation in the application or testing process should contact the Human Resources staff at least 5 days prior to the application deadline or 5 days prior to the testing process so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. Persons requesting a reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need. Seeking or receiving an accommodation by the City will have no negative impact on an applicant's or employeee's application or employment.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Park Maintenance Supervisor. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible experience in park maintenance work, including two years in a lead or supervisory capacity, and the equivalent of graduation from high school, supplemented by specialized training in ornamental horticulture.

License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class B California driver's license. Must maintain DL 51A health certification and possession of California endorsements required to operate applicable City vehicles and/or equipment. Possession of or ability to obtain a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the State of California.

Knowledge of: Practices, techniques, and methods of parks and facilities maintenance and repair; operational characteristics of specialized construction, landscaping, and maintenance tools and equipment; propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning, and care of flowers shrubs, lawns, and trees; methods of preparing soils for planting; proper use of fertilizers and pesticides; characteristics of irrigation systems, timers, and controls; advantages and disadvantages of various types of turf; equipment and their application in turf and tree management; principles and practices of project development and cost estimating; principles and practices of budget development and administration; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; basic principles of mathematics and record keeping; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: Supervise and direct the operations and activities of the Park Maintenance Division; plan, organize, and direct the work of staff; safely operate a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair; estimate time and materials for completion of projects; provide high quality and timely customer service to both internal and external customers; coordinate and conduct training programs for staff; oversee construction and service contracts; respond to issues and concerns from the community; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance equipment, tools and materials; operate an office computer and a variety of software applications.

Supplemental Information

Prior to hiring, candidates will be required to submit proof of U.S. Citizenship or employment authorization if not a U. S. Citizen and the ability to successfully pass a background investigation.

Medical: Applicants will be required as a prerequisite to employment to successfully pass a physical examination, including a drug screen, the cost of which will be paid by the City.

Selection/Exam Process: Based on a review of the applications received, the candidates appearing to be the most qualified and meeting the City's particular needs will be invited in writing to the exam process. A candidate must achieve a passing score on each exam to proceed to the next exam.

Exam Information: (Dates to be determined.)

Written Exercise and Interview: 100%

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Whittier is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Actual benefits may vary by employee group)

Retirement - Employees hired prior to 1/1/13 and those individuals identified as Classic Members under Public Employment Retirement Law (PERL) will be enrolled in the City's 2.5% @ 55 for Miscellaneous Members and may have a future CalPERS contribution as established by resolutions, labor agreements or Public Employee Retirement Law. New members under Public Employment Retirement Law (PERL) hired as of 1/1/13 will have the new CalPERS 2% @ 62 for Miscellaneous Plan and will have a mandatory CalPERS contribution as established by PERL. There is currently no deduction for Social Security, as the City does not participate in the Social Security program.

Insurance - Health, dental and life coverage for employee and/or dependents. Vision coverage for civilian employees and dependents and police sworn personnel. The City pays a substantial portion of insurance premiums. Employee paid Supplemental Life Insurance available through payroll deduction.

Flexible Reimbursement Account Program - Allows employee payment of insurance premiums, medical and dependent care expenses with Pre-Tax dollars, increasing take-home pay.

Employee Wellness Program - Promotes the health and well being of employees and dependents.

Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrual per year after one year, increasing to 184 hours per year upon completion of 19 years of service.

Sick Leave – 96 hours accrual per year. 16 hours may be used for personal necessity. Partial sick leave pay upon separation.

Personal Leave - 8 hours per year not charged to sick leave.

Holidays - 92 hours paid holidays per year.

Employee Assistance Program - Employee and family members receive professional confidential assistance with personal problems.

Tuition Reimbursement - City pays substantial cost of tuition for job related courses.

Computer Loan Program - City offers no interest loans to purchase personal computer equipment.

Credit Union - Credit Union membership is available, providing low interest loans.

Deferred Compensation - 1.5% City contribution to deferred compensation.

Health Savings Retirement Plan - Non-taxable contributions and non-taxable withdrawals for medical-related expenses.

Disability Insurance - City has a self-insured disability plan.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.