General Maintenance Supervisor II (Austin Parks & Recreation)

City of Austin • Austin, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a lead/supervisory capacity related to grounds keeping or general labor services in a park, or other park-like setting.
• Experience with grounds maintenance and/or landscaping.
• Experience with horticulture.
• Ability to read, interpret, and use blueprints, specifications, and related measuring instruments.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED