THE POSITION
The Structural Maintenance Supervisor oversees carpenters, painters, building maintenance workers and locksmiths. This position is integral to the operation of maintenance functions of City assets.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have a good background in general construction & building maintenance practices. Individuals successful in this role will possess a combination of interpersonal and management skills, be approachable, and have a confident and supportive personality. This candidate will possess the skills to schedule work, train employees, and give performance feedback including giving employees both positive and constructive criticism. The ideal candidate will be able to convey department goals and daily expectations to their team, as well as communicate updates and status reports to upper management. This candidate will be able to delegate tasks efficiently to appropriate employees, recognizing individuals’ strengths and weaknesses.
Plan, schedule, obtain materials for, supervise, and inspect the maintenance, repair, operation and alterations of structural systems in City buildings, and equipment. May personally perform or assist with more complicated tasks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
General direction is provided by a higher-level management position in the Division. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of craftworkers and other personnel.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of craftworkers and other personnel.
- Provide technical assistance and recommendations for structural maintenance, repair, and alteration of City owned and leased facilities, including, but not limited to, such areas as carpentry, roof repair, cabinet work, painting and finishing, lock and door maintenance, glass repair, and general building maintenance.
- Directly assist in structural maintenance, fabrication, and repair work as required.
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules and replacement programs.
- Prepare and/or obtain estimates for contract maintenance and assigned projects; schedule and inspect performance of the work for both in-house and contract services.
- Develop safety standards and procedures complying with CAL-OSHA and other authorities.
- Develop operating instructions, safety and maintenance procedures.
- Develop, supervise, and implement work plans and work schedules for work units.
- Establish and conduct training programs.
- Review project documents prior to construction.
- Coordinate and supervise emergency repairs.
- Check timesheets, mileage sheets, and work requests/orders.
- Evaluate and make recommendations concerning supplies and equipment offered by vendors for possible use in the City.
- Maintain status of structural maintenance tasks and projects.
- Schedule and coordinate work with other sections and divisions.
- Collect, maintain, monitor, and utilize a variety of records and information through the use of written and computerized management information systems related to the work and work units assigned.
- Monitor and provide a variety of reports to track costs, quantities, performance, productivity, work plans and assignments, predictive and preventative maintenance schedules, and associated budgets for work and work units assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge of:
- Modern practices, processes, and materials used in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and improvement of municipal facilities.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various trades supervised.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Ability to:
- Speak, read, and write English at the level necessary for effective job performance.
- Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of skilled crafts workers and other employees.
- Interpret and work from sketches, plans, and specifications and from oral instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with employees, other supervisors, management, contractors, and the public.
- Prepare reports and budgets.
- Fabricate, repair, finish, and maintain such items as ladders, cabinets, furniture, roofs, doors, windows, partitions, walls, floors, barricades, etc.
- Operate woodworking machines such as band saws, planers, joiners, wood lathes, sand blasters, water blaster and drill presses.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Four years of experience in one of the structural trades in repair, maintenance, alteration, and construction, six months of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Special Qualification
A valid California Class C Driver License is required for appointment to this classification, and must be maintained in order to continue employment in the classification. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.