Maintenance Supervisor - Facilities

Ready to lead with professionalism and passion? Join us in shaping the future of our city of Los Altos facilities and fleet.

Apply now to seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our organization as our Maintenance Supervisor for the Facilities & Fleet Division!

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead the Facilities & Fleet Division, its operations, and crew in the tasks of maintenance and repair of city buildings and vehicles.

This position requires that you bring together your supervisory skills, technical acumen, and interpersonal abilities to ensure smooth operations of the division.

We're seeking someone who embodies professionalism, patience, respect, and who thrives in problem-solving scenarios. The ideal candidate would be someone who is eager to take on challenges and inspire others to do the same.

Your communication skills will be key both in rallying your team and in building and maintaining positive relationships with other city departments!

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Applications will be reviewed after the job posting closes on September 30th at 5 : 00PM. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the third week of October.

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.

• Supervises, assigns, trains, and evaluates subordinate staff and their work; participates in staff decision making in matters such as employment, promotion, performance, retention, separation and other matters.
• Studies and is familiar with department policies, city personnel regulations, union agreements; is able to assess such information and make recommendations where necessary.
• Enforces policy and procedure within the sphere of responsibility.
• Studies work process flow and is comfortable making suggestions for improvement or change where necessary.
• Gathers and compiles routine, statistical information to prepare reports on department expenses, business levels, and demands, and progress of work.

Facilities Specific Job Duties :

• Supervises facility maintenance and facility projects.
• Prepares and monitors Maintenance agreements and contractors.
• In conjunction with the Equipment Mechanic, implements and maintains preventative maintenance schedules for vehicles / work trucks and performs a safety check on vehicles / work trucks.
• Supervises the requisitioning, storing, issuing and delivery of parts, tools, fuels, supplies, and equipment.
• Supervises conservation, fire suppression, and other special projects.
• Supervises emergency service crews and weekend and holiday personnel.
• Performs public contact and liaison work regarding the explanation and interpretation of programs and projects.
• Ensures that public facilities and structures are maintained in a clean, safe, healthy condition.
• Manages annual purchasing of fleet vehicles and organizes fleet vehicle budget.

Minimum Requirements :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

EXPERIENCE :

5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in public works and / or maintenance services department; to include 3+ years of experience at a level equivalent to Maintenance Lead Worker.

EDUCATION :

High school graduate or equivalent.

IDEAL CANDIDATE :

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, supportive and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.

Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners, and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Ability to use phone, two-way radio and computer equipment; ability to stand for long periods of time; prolonged exposure to outdoor elements such as dust, wind, rain, heat, and cold.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

The city of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise city of Los Altos upon submittal of application.

Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER :

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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