General Maintenance Supervisor II

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General Maintenance Supervisor II

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position directs the activities of maintenance personnel and/or crews responsible for performing general maintenance work on City buildings, facilities, and grounds.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Inspects construction and construction sites for compliance with codes, specifications, safety ordinances, etc.; enforces safety rules.

• Assists in developing operating budget for division. Orders and issue supplies, parts, etc.

• Develops and revises operating procedures.

• Trains personnel in performance of job tasks; develops work schedule; assigns job duties and monitors task completion; and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.

• Reads profiles and blueprints; inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Local ordinances and building codes.

• Knowledge of general characteristics of facilities, machinery, and equipment.

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and procedures used in building maintenance and repair.

• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed.

• Skill in evaluating needs for routine and/or emergency maintenance and repairs.

• Skill in establishing work priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in general building and construction work, two years of which were in a lead/supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment, a valid Texas driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Light. Tasks performed with lightweight materials or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Direct work experience supervising a parks janitorial maintenance team in a governmental or municipal setting.

• Direct work experience related to administrative oversight of payroll, work logs, and employee files.

• Direct work experience with budget development, managing revenues, forecasts, expenses for maintenance operations.

• Direct work experience developing and monitoring multiple work routes for daily assignments.

• Direct work experience with the governmental or municipality procurement process and/or contracts.

• Direct work experience with public facing customer service, including dealing with customer concerns and/or complaints.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficient in software such as Workday and Maximo.

Other:

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) provide, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more Click HERE for more information.

The purpose of this General Maintenance Supervisor position is to provide strategic management of the day-to-day operations and maintenance of assets and infrastructure owned by Austin Parks and Recreation.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting – up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

• Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.

• Virtual Interviews: APR may conduct virtual interviews.

• Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.

• Driving Requirement: This position requires current possession of a Texas Class C Driver's License or to have the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

• Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant's needs and safety issues.

Other Information:

• Posting Guidelines: APR reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: APR work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APR work site – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Work/Location Schedule Notes:

2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702

or

9608 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724

• Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Will be required to work some evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.

• Work schedule is subject to change based on department needs.

• May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Salary Range:

$62, $77,850.00 annually.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

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