General Supervisor - Building Maintenance

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team. Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College. Our Organization: 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services. The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing competitive compensation, work-life balance, exceptional wellness, and growth opportunities. The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground: Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away. In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets. Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma ED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation and maintenance work in the area of assignment; three (3) years of experience and/or training that includes supervision of maintenance projects in the assigned area, commercial or public grounds maintenance, or irrigation operation and repair; and three (3) years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Class D Driver's License
Knowledge of supervisory principles
Knowledge of landscape maintenance principles and practices
Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance principles
Knowledge of procurement principles and practices
Knowledge of horticultural principles
Knowledge of turf management principles
Knowledge of applicable equipment, materials and tools used in grounds maintenance activities
Knowledge of characteristics and care of plants, trees and grass common to the area
Knowledge of irrigation principles
Knowledge of work scheduling principles
Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment of the trade
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
Knowledge of occupational hazards and related safety precautions
Knowledge of City geography
Knowledge of industry standards and specifications
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and budgeting principles
Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff
Skill in prioritizing and prioritizing work
Skill in developing and administering budgets
Skill in reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings
Skill in inventorying and purchasing materials, equipment, supplies
Skill in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, codes, laws and regulations
Skill in analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions and implementing recommendations
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in overseeing the maintenance of a variety of equipment and trucks
Skill in investigating and resolving potentially hazardous situations
Skill in training staff on work methods and procedures
Skill in operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade
Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and records
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

TN Collections 2 Operator's License preferred for some positions
TN Pesticides Applicators License preferred for some positions

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; participates in the hiring process; conducts or coordinates training activities.
Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; ensures compliance with established quality standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes/prioritizes projects and makes work assignments; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
Performs administrative work associated with supervision of projects; reviews/processes employee timesheets; reviews/approves leave requests; maintains operation files and historical data on operations; prepares periodic progress reports; completes required forms and paperwork; provides budgetary input; assists in developing long-term plans/goals for the assigned area.
Manages projects; reviews and processes incoming work orders; determines necessary equipment and materials to conduct projects.
Ensures availability of adequate equipment/materials to conduct projects; determines optimum methods of project completion; schedules projects; inspects job sites prior to commencement of work; ensures proper traffic control at job sites; monitors status of work in progress and troubleshoots problems; monitors work quality and inspects completed work.
May supervise and direct the implementation of administrative operations, data and records management, clerical support, program research, workflow development, budgeting, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and reporting processes; develops and implements lifecycle prediction programs.
Supervises and assists in performing work associated with signs, paint and the crew.
Inspects job and records completions of assigned repairs are in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with street/roadway construction/maintenance projects, which may include patching potholes, constructing and paving roadways, maintaining bridges, clearing right-of-ways, cutting vegetation or sweeping City streets; inspecting City streets to identify potential problems or necessary repairs.
Inspects streets for sight distance code violations and litter.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with parks/recreational facility maintenance projects; builds or maintains athletic fields, playing surfaces, tennis courts, recreational facilities and equipment, playgrounds and natural ice skating areas; monitors greenhouse operations, orders plants, and monitors scheduled plantings, care, and relocation of annuals, shrubs and trees; draws plans for ball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, roads, parking lots or other areas; oversees mixing, use and disposal of chemicals; coordinates setup of bleachers, picnic tables and other equipment for events; coordinates projects with landscaping/grounds maintenance personnel.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with grounds maintenance which may include mowing/edging grass, cutting weeds, spreading seed, watering grounds, raking ground surfaces, applying fertilizer/pesticide, plowing/shoveling snow or lifting/moving heavy materials.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with construction, maintenance or repair of buildings and related systems, which may include performing building repairs, minor carpentry, concrete work, painting, welding, brazing or cutting metal; performs plumbing work such as repairing leaking faucets, installing water lines for pools, repairing steam pipes, installing toilets or repairing flush meters; supervises setup and removal of tables, chairs, stages and other fixtures for meetings/events.
Drafts construction plans and prints for projects; writes specifications for projects, contracted services, equipment and materials.
Assigns projects to outside contractors as appropriate; monitors, coordinates and evaluates work performed by outside contractors.
Monitors inventory of department equipment, materials, tools, and supplies; researches sources, prices, and quality of various equipment, materials, supplies, and services; initiates requests/orders for new or replacement items; writes specifications for the purchase of vehicles or equipment.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities as needed; oversees and coordinates general/preventive maintenance necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; plans and coordinates regular maintenance or necessary repairs.
Coordinates staff assistance for emergency situations such as inclement weather, natural disasters, holes in the pavement, downed trees in streets or other situations.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, production reports, purchase vouchers, attendance records, overtime reports, accident reports, performance appraisals, drawings, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, purchase vouchers, invoices, timesheets, leave requests, attendance records, accident reports, job specifications, blueprints, architectural drawings, manuals, catalogs, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; producing routes to optimize efficiency; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and other programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city/state officials, business leaders, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, service providers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information or resolve problems.
Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies or others as needed; notifies Traffic Division, Police Department, and Fire Department of road closings or detours due to construction/repair projects.
Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations and activities; provides information, researches problems and initiates problem resolution.
Attends and participates in meetings with employees, department/City personnel, contractors, vendors or others as appropriate.
Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Uses, carries and answers cell phones for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the Department Head.
Performs other related duties as required.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When working in Public Works: Assists the Traffic Engineering department to ensure federal and State guidelines are followed.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Robust pay scales
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off
Flexible scheduling where possible
Exceptional Wellness
Comprehensive health benefits
Wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck
Centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees
Growth
A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization