Utility/maintenance Supervisor - La Palma, United States - City of La Palma, CA

City of La Palma, CA

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La Palma, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Description:

The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday) not including overtime or on call shifts.
**This position will receive a 5% cost of living adjustment effective July 1, 2024.

The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events.

The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of public works related projects and responsibilities.

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Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the operation, repair, maintenance of City water systems, City facilities, parks, grounds, and open spaces; maintains and/or repairs conducts repairs and provide construction oversight of City streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, traffic systems and rights-of-way; assists in the preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects; performs inspection duties and assists in the coordination of public works projects; and performs related duties as required.

This is a single-position class with oversight of the Utilities and Maintenance divisions.

Duties include performing both technical and difficult maintenance tasks; may assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects; perform inspection duties; and assist in the coordination of miscellaneous public works projects.

Successful performance of the work requires considerable use of independent judgment and initiative, particularly in the event of emergency situations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision by the Public Works/Community Services Director.

This position is responsible for employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the City's water systems, facilities, and operations as well as storm drains and sewers; and maintenance and repair of City facilities, landscaping, medians, parks, streets, signage, and sidewalks.

Should a qualified individual with disabilities need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the examination process, the City of La Palma must be notified no later than five working days prior to the scheduled examination date.

NOTE:

All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health, and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers.

Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

Scope of Work and Examples of Duties:

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job._

Trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines employees performing the duties of maintenance, construction, and repair of water systems and City facilities.

Assists in the selection of employees; plans, organizes, schedules and assigns work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; recommends disciplinary action.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Utilities

Supervises, inspects, and participates in the work of those engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, domestic water services, water meters, booster pumping stations, treatment, and other water facilities and equipment.

Assigns, advises, and assists crews in the operation of the City's water distribution system, pumping, and equipment maintenance.

Supervises, instructs, and assists assigned crews in installing new water lines, installing and relocating fire hydrants and meters, and maintaining the existing water supply and distribution systems.

Supervises and assists in the work of staff engaged in meter reading, installation, water service maintenance and repair, and customer service.

Supervises and directs the work of staff responsible for performing a wide range of emergency repair work, skilled testing and repair of meters, backflow devices, and other related appurtenances.

Responds to emergency calls from the public and other agencies and determines appropriate action such as placing barricades, repairing leaks, shutting off main lines, and correcting problems with pumps and reservoirs.

Responds to complaints regardin