Facilities and Parks Supervisor

DEFINITION:            
Under the direction of the Public Works Operations Manager, organizes and directs custodial, building and facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, parks maintenance, and general maintenance activities at assigned City sites; coordinate projects, communications, and personnel to meet City needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 
The Facilities and Parks Supervisor is responsible for leading and assisting tree maintenance work including trimming, chipping, troubleshooting diseases, planting, watering, spraying, removing, diagnosing conditions trees and plantings in the parks, parkways, and public grounds; and all related work in the parks and medians through the city. In addition, supervises the maintenance of City buildings and the City’s street lighting, signal lights, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, and other duties as required. Monitors and reviews contractors’ work in janitorial, urban forestry, signal maintenance, pest abatement, graffiti control and other services. The Facilities and Parks Supervisor is also responsible for the first line supervision of employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, parks, equipment, furniture, plumbing and all electrical systems within the City; assigns work and reviews work of electrician and all assigned maintenance workers.
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may perform other related and emergency duties as required. An employee may perform various duties including, but not limited to:
 

• Leads and assists in the trimming/pruning, arborist assessment, and planting and removal of parkway and park trees; supervises the tree contractor when work is going on in the city.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public.
• Inspects trees throughout the city and plans accordingly in response to the work orders generated.
• Carries all duties and responsibilities while tending to the public parks, parkways, and medians. Trimming shrubs and soft cape material, as well as litter removal and general maintenance in the parks, parkways, and medians. All landscaping is maintained clean and safe for public’s use.
• Ensures all vehicles and equipment is maintained and kept in proper working conditions.
• Ensures safety practices adopted by the city and spelled out in ANSI literature is applied in daily work.
• Supervises all contractual work in progress from the maintenance contractor and the tree contractors and carries out work directed from the supervisor. Report writing for several commissions and other departments.
• Supervises the installation, servicing, and repairs to plumbing fixtures, heating and air conditioning, electrical equipment and wiring, and any other facilities maintenance related activity.
• Establishes policies and procedures relating to preventive maintenance and repair of City buildings and electrical systems within the City.
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates electrician and building maintenance employees; inspects work performed to ensure compliance with established procedures; schedules work and monitors performance.
• Assists in budget planning and monitoring for building maintenance, traffic signals and street lighting activities.
• Receives and responds to work requests and complaints regarding the level of maintenance services.
• Determines products, materials, and equipment, to be used in building and facility maintenance; may interact with sales representatives; prepares purchase orders; maintains inventory of materials, tools and equipment.
• Maintains City buildings and electrical related systems, including lighting, air conditioning, electrical wiring and cabling; adds or repairs electrical circuits and computer cabling; changes filters in air conditioning units; adds chemicals to water towers; maintains and replaces water pumps in air conditioners.
• Performs maintenance and repair of street lighting including checking and replacing bulbs, transformers, starter cards, and fuses; replaces or repairs electrical wire and conduit from pull box to pole; replaces light ballast; replaces or repairs street light poles and arms; trims trees around street fixtures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA Status
Non-exemptThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
Environment: Regular exposure to unpleasant elements such as dust, fumes and odors, dampness, noise levels, or outside weather conditions. Regularly works at heights of 50 feet or more.
  
Regularly performs active physical work without prolong heavy exertion. Occasionally performs strenuous physical work and lifting of objects over 50 lbs., combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years’ experience in general tree maintenance work, including trimming, diagnosing report writing, and facilities maintenance of lighting, plumbing and mechanical systems.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certified tree worker with a pest applicator license is desirable for this position.

Note: An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of: 

• Supervision practices; electrical theory, principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, installation, and repair of lighting systems and electrical equipment; occupational hazards and safety regulations of the electrical trade; carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Gardening and grounds keeping methods and practices. Characteristics of common shade and ornamental trees: the methods and equipment used in planting, pruning, trimming, spraying, and removing trees and shrubs.

Ability to: 

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of an electrician and building maintenance worker. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Read and interpret construction drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Review and instruct the contractors working for the city on the proper methods to complete the task at hand.
• Must have knowledge on the proper use of ladders boom trucks, chippers, chainsaws, ropes, skip loaders, and other equipment used in the tree industry.
• Must have ability to follow and give directions and keep a log of all work and problems. Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with superintendent, and fellow employees, and the public.

• Must possess a valid California Class “B” Driver’s License required for equipment to be operated or acquire within 6 months of employment.
• Certified tree worker by the International Society of Arboriculture and a pest applicators certificate from LA County are required or will have one year to meet the requirements. All training and certification documents need to be presented before the selection process. First Aid and CPR are mandatory as per the Tree worker certificate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $85,260 - $103,632