General Supervisor I

JOB
General Description: The purpose of this class within the organization is to coordinate and supervise the work of employees in general maintenance. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Duties and Responsibilities: The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: Coordinates and supervises the work of employees in general maintenance and the upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment. Keys data in computer; prepares work schedules for crews to cut trees grass and pick up debris. Assists with information for budget purposes. Assists with employee training on makes decisions on equipment that needs to be purchased. Operates heavy equipment assisting other supervisors in other departments. Inspects the work of crews and contractors for completeness and to ensure quality. Assists and participates in performing maintenance and repair work as necessary. Meets and secures bids from contractors for work throughout the City. Schedules and prioritizes manpower and projects. Additional Duties: Conducts maintenance checks for leaks or damaged equipment.Assists with system shut offs or reconnecting service.Performs related work as assigned.Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts Data Responsibility: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Computes or performs arithmetic operations using data or information. People Responsibility: People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Supervises or leads others by determining work procedures, assigning duties, maintaining harmonious relations, and promoting efficiency. Asset Responsibility: Assets responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management of a small division; handles supplies of high value or moderate amounts of money consistent with the operation of a small division. Mathematical Requirements: Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes and/or compute discounts and interest rates. Communications Requirements: Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems, such as assembly instruction for tools, routine office equipment operating instructions, and methods and procedures for investigations and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms, and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form. Judgment Requirements: Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions, but with some variations from the routine. Complexity of Work: Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules, but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.Impact of Errors: Impact of errors refers to consequences such as damage to equipment and property, loss of data, exposure of the organization to legal liability, and injury or death for individuals. The impact of errors is moderate – affects those in work unit. Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Equipment Usage: Equipment usage involves responsibility for materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, and products. Supervises the handling/use of machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving extensive latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items. Unavoidable Hazards: Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors traffic; moving machinery electrical shock; heights: as frontline supervisor for the facility management division this position may frequently be exposed to dust & pollen; wet or humid conditions; fumes and noxious odors; heights. Safety of Others: Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public. Requires considerable responsibility for the first-line supervision of the provision of continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.