Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker

City of Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - FOR CURRENT CITY OF LOMA LINDA EMPLOYEES The current vacancy is located within the Streets Division. DEFINITION Provides lead supervision of and participates in a variety of work in the public works streets division. Incumbent may participate in work and lead assigned personnel in work involving: construction inspection, maintenance and repairs of city streets, trees, street lighting, traffic signals, signs, parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities areas. CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt classification; reports to Public Works Superintendent or Designee. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker is the lead position in the journey level of the Public Works Maintenance Worker class. The class utilized in either the Parks or Street division of the Public Works Department.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate is required.
Maintain a valid and appropriate California Driver’s license: Class “B”
Maintain a satisfactory driving record.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field or a closely related field is required.
The experience should demonstrate working knowledge and supervisor aptitude in a field maintenance capacity.
Related experience includes: street, landscape, construction, repair, maintenance; and directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the daily functions, operations and activities of assigned areas and staff.
Directs, coordinates, and participates in the construction, maintenance, repair of City streets, parks, landscaped areas; and related facilities and equipment as required.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities for assigned areas staff; recommend appropriate action, policies and procedures.
Identifies and report deficiencies and work performance of subordinates to Public Works Superintendent.
Routinely conduct Public Works Construction Inspection; prepare report of findings for management as required.
Participates in the preparation of crew work schedules.
Plan and coordinate projects; coordinates activity with other maintenance, contractors and outside utility companies.
Interpret construction plans and specifications, directs construction, maintenance or repair activity, such as the trimming and removing of street trees; grounds maintenance of street medians; repairs to storm drain and street lighting systems; streets and municipal parking lots; and routine maintenance and repair of structures, facilities, and equipment.
Provide technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interpret and explain rules, regulations and procedures; answer questions and resolve concerns.
Monitor assigned projects; ensure they are on track with progress, review for compliance.
Ensures that work is performed in accordance with safe work practices.
Respond to emergency situations as a supervisory/lead worker as necessary.