Maintenance Crew Leader, (A264012-12), 206, Bridge II

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of assigned maintenance personnel responsible for buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment. Coordinates and monitors maintenance and cleaning activities, ensures safe and efficient work practices, provides employee guidance and training, and performs hands-on maintenance and special projects as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of hand tools, small power tools, mechanical tools, plumbing equipment and HVAC operations.
Knowledge of general buildings and grounds maintenance functions.
Operation, maintenance, and safe use of hand tools, power tools, mechanical equipment, plumbing equipment, HVAC systems, and other maintenance-related tools and equipment.
General building, facility, grounds, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
Safety practices, procedures, and applicable requirements related to building and grounds maintenance, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Methods and procedures for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, and related systems.
Work-order procedures, maintenance scheduling, preventive maintenance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.
Proper handling, storage, use, and inventory control of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and maintenance chemicals.
Principles and practices of directing, coordinating, training, and monitoring the work of maintenance personnel.
Procedures for responding to emergency maintenance situations, facility damage, equipment failures, vandalism, and safety hazards.
Basic principles of project coordination and working with vendors and contractors to complete maintenance and repair activities.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
Ability of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software, such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to assess maintenance needs, establish priorities, make sound decisions within established authority, and take appropriate action to address routine and emergency situations.
Ability to monitor employee performance, provide constructive feedback, address work deficiencies, and communicate personnel or performance concerns to the supervisor.
High school Diploma or G.E.D.
At least three (3) years of experience in a progressively responsible position performing grounds and facility maintenance work.
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred in HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing.
Maintenance Crew Lender must obtain HVAC certification within twelve (12) months of employment.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight to Bridge Maintenance Workers and Building Maintenance Mechanics responsible for maintaining facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at all four international bridges.
Coordinates, assigns, monitors, and participates in building, grounds, cleaning, and general maintenance activities; establishes work priorities and ensures assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and timely.
Receives and reviews work orders, assigns work to appropriate employees, monitors progress, and follows up to ensure work is completed properly and in a timely manner.
Instructs and trains employees on proper maintenance methods, procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices; monitors work performance and reports personnel concerns to the supervisor.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established quality, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance standards.
Conducts routine inspections of facilities, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, vandalism, damage, and other deficiencies; reports and addresses issues as appropriate.
Coordinates and participates in preventive maintenance activities to keep facilities, grounds, and equipment safe and operational.
Ensures compliance with safety policies and proper use of PPE, tools, vehicles, machinery, and equipment; reports accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and property damage.
Coordinates transportation of crews, tools, equipment, and materials to designated work locations and ensures resources are available for assigned work and special projects.
Maintains an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures equipment checked out by crew members is properly accounted for, maintained, secured, and returned.
Monitors material and supply levels and requests or obtains vendor quotes for supplies, materials, equipment, and services as needed.
Request quotes from vendors on supplies needed on various projects and coordinates with vendors and contractors, as directed, regarding maintenance, repairs, deliveries, and special projects.
Ensures proper collection and disposal of trash and debris and oversees cleaning, restroom maintenance, grass cutting, landscaping, and other grounds maintenance activities as needed.
Responds to emergency and urgent maintenance situations, including vandalism, facility damage, equipment failures, severe weather conditions, and safety hazards.
Prepares and maintains accurate daily reports and records regarding work orders, repairs, inspections, materials, equipment, and maintenance activities performed by the crew.
Communicates with the supervisor regarding work priorities, staffing needs, equipment requirements, safety concerns, facility deficiencies, and outstanding maintenance issues.
Performs hands-on maintenance and repair work as needed, particularly during emergencies, high-priority assignments, or special projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.