Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Under the general direction of the Operations and Maintenance Manager, supervises, plans and coordinates the maintenance of the district's facilities; including buildings, properties, grounds, and roads. Coordinates assigned activities with other district departments, outside agencies and the general public; performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on facilities and related work as required; and ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures. This position supervises all employees in the Maintenance section including assigned part time employees.

Essential Functions : The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Primary duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Accept responsibility for the repair and maintenance of district facilities.
• Direct, supervise and train Maintenance staff on activities related to District facilities care and upkeep.
• Manage the district weed abatement program using Maintenance staff and outside services for both chemical and physical control methods.
• Operate heavy equipment, and other related machines (both District owned and rented) related to the maintenance and construction of facilities and roads.
• Supervise and perform skilled and semi-skilled work including; carpentry, cement work, torch cutting, plumbing and other related construction activities.
• Ensure working conditions are safe and employees are trained in safe work practices and procedures.
• Prepare requisitions and other procurement methods for materials, supplies and equipment; maintain a working yard and equipment inventory.
• Direct and set work routines, develop and follow through with work schedules to ensure smooth flow and timely completion of work assignments and projects.
• Initiate, attend, participate in, and contribute to staff meetings including safety, supervisory and sectional group meetings.
• Interview, select, train, motivate and evaluate maintenance staff; perform employee evaluations; work with personnel to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Develop the annual operating budget for the maintenance section; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Participate in the development of goals and procedures for maintenance activities; assist with the planning of any needed special projects; gather and analyze data; develop reports; recommend changes as necessary.
• Assist with operations of the Robles diversion facility and fish passage during river flow conditions; perform off-season maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform a variety of housekeeping duties to ensure district facilities and worksites are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Performs special projects and assignments as requested.
• Assists in emergencies and special circumstance events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge in the practices of facilities maintenance; methods, equipment, materials and tools used in the construction and repair of district assets, safety regulations and OSHA requirements including principles and practices of work safety; knowledge of supervisory skills, proper work safety standards and procedures; installation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, and other district property. Ability to operate and instruct others in the safe operation of tools and heavy equipment used by the district; such as welding and cutting tools, forklift, backhoe, front-end loader, and dump truck. Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance programs; read and draw prints and sketches. Communicate oral and written instructions clearly and effectively, analyze situation effectively and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to prepare reports, budgets and contract documents. Read and interpret manuals, policies and procedures; operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools required for day to day operations; ensure work is performed in a safe manner; comply with safety and health policies, procedures and practices. Skilled in communication tactfully, professionally, effectively and efficiently with the public, governmental agencies, district management and co-workers. Skilled in maintaining effective relations with others; ability to provide oral safety direction and assists with maintaining the written safety programs of the District. Skilled in modern computer applications such as email applications, word processing, spreadsheets calendar applications, geographical information systems (GIS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated above including completion of twelfth grade, or its equivalent. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills and abilities would be :

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Possession of the following :

Work Environment or Environmental Elements : Employees work indoors and outdoors, and may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, loud noise levels, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and / or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess mobility to work in the field, in District buildings and facilities; strength, stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines, to walk on uneven terrain, and to climb and descend ladders, and operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and color vision. Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. The employee is required to have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a District vehicle, computers and standard office machines such as fax, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Other Requirements : United States citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Working Conditions : Incumbents must be willing to work overtime as needed during emergency conditions, which may include nights, weekends and holidays in a continuous (24 / 7) operations environment.

All benefits, including vacation, holiday and sick leave can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding between Casitas Municipal Water District and Service Employees International Union Local 721 Supervisory & Professional Unit Employees.