What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Maintenance Technician position at City of West Hollywood?
Job Summary
Why WeHo
The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.
How We Serve
The Facilities and Field Services Division provides maintenance, repair, and improvement services to City-owned and leased buildings, streets, sidewalks, medians, landscaped areas, parks, public trees, graffiti removal, and City vehicles. The Division leads capital projects for City parks, City facilities, and streetscape improvements.The Division is divided into four teams: Admin; Buildings; Streets & Sidewalks; and Trees & Landscape. Our work enhances public facilities and parks as well as the public right-of-way. Staff and contracted vendors lead an array of work items that can range from citywide locations to a single worksite. Contracted vendors include maintenance and repair vendors, material suppliers, and professional consultants and licensed contractors. Our coordination of work is conducted in compliance with applicable laws, industry best practices, and regulations including the State's prevailing wage laws.
What You'll Contribute
The City of West Hollywood is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to join our Public Works Department. This role will serve as a lead staff member and perform advanced skilled craft, technical, and coordination functions related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, parks, landscape areas, streets, streetscapes, and street/public rights-of-way, depending on the assigned section; lead and assign work to staff and contractors; coordinate and monitor work schedules; implement and assist in the development of preventive and programmed maintenance activities; operate and maintain specialized machinery, equipment, and tools; identify and troubleshoot problems; perform complex maintenance tasks and repairs; oversee contractor performance; provide customer service by investigating and resolving complaints; maintain supplies; solicit cost estimates and process invoices and purchase orders; administrative responsibilities as needed; conduct inspections and inventories; and prepare and maintain related reports and correspondence.
Key Responsibilities
Reports to: Street Maintenance Supervisor
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
For a complete list of duties, please refer to the class specification at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/weho/classspecs/newprint/1134125
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
Why WeHo
The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment – and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.
How We Serve
The Facilities and Field Services Division provides maintenance, repair, and improvement services to City-owned and leased buildings, streets, sidewalks, medians, landscaped areas, parks, public trees, graffiti removal, and City vehicles. The Division leads capital projects for City parks, City facilities, and streetscape improvements.The Division is divided into four teams: Admin; Buildings; Streets & Sidewalks; and Trees & Landscape. Our work enhances public facilities and parks as well as the public right-of-way. Staff and contracted vendors lead an array of work items that can range from citywide locations to a single worksite. Contracted vendors include maintenance and repair vendors, material suppliers, and professional consultants and licensed contractors. Our coordination of work is conducted in compliance with applicable laws, industry best practices, and regulations including the State's prevailing wage laws.
What You'll Contribute
The City of West Hollywood is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to join our Public Works Department. This role will serve as a lead staff member and perform advanced skilled craft, technical, and coordination functions related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, parks, landscape areas, streets, streetscapes, and street/public rights-of-way, depending on the assigned section; lead and assign work to staff and contractors; coordinate and monitor work schedules; implement and assist in the development of preventive and programmed maintenance activities; operate and maintain specialized machinery, equipment, and tools; identify and troubleshoot problems; perform complex maintenance tasks and repairs; oversee contractor performance; provide customer service by investigating and resolving complaints; maintain supplies; solicit cost estimates and process invoices and purchase orders; administrative responsibilities as needed; conduct inspections and inventories; and prepare and maintain related reports and correspondence.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads, coordinates, and participates in maintenance and repair activities related to City-owned buildings, facilities, parks, landscape areas, streetscapes, and public rights-of-way; assigns and prioritizes work orders; schedules and directs staff and contractors; monitors work progress; and ensures work quality, safety compliance, and timely completion.
- Trains staff in job skills, work procedures, and safety practices; provides technical guidance; assists in resolving operational problems; evaluates work performance; and reports issues and recommendations to supervisors.
- Implements and assists in developing preventive and programmed maintenance activities; conducts inspections; identifies service and repair needs; and ensures appropriate follow-up actions are completed.
- Operates and maintains specialized tools, equipment, vehicles, and computerized maintenance management systems; ensures staff follow proper safety precautions and operating procedures.
- Coordinates contractor activities; reviews work for contract compliance; assists with project planning, scope development, cost estimating, and procurement of materials and services.
- Solicits cost estimates and processes invoices and purchase orders; administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Maintains supplies and inventories; prepares material, labor, and cost estimates; procures equipment and supplies; and maintains accurate maintenance records, reports, and correspondence.
- Performs technically complex maintenance and repair work; inspects completed work to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations; enforces safe work practices; and monitors worksite conditions to maintain a safe environment.
- Responds to service requests and complaints; communicates with residents, businesses, and stakeholders; and may represent the Division at meetings.
- Prepares and/or reviews complex, routine and non-routine reports and analysis utilizing a variety of software; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; relays and interprets administrative decisions, policies and instructions
- Assists with emergency response, disaster operations, traffic control, and special event support, including setup, cleanup, and coordination of field operations.
Reports to: Street Maintenance Supervisor
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
For a complete list of duties, please refer to the class specification at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/weho/classspecs/newprint/1134125
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED; and,
- Four to five years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Valid California Driver's License
- Journeyman Certification or equivalent in a specific trade (desirable)