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Street Maint SupervisorMaintenance Supervisor City of Otsego Title of Class: Maintenance Supervisor Revised Date: 2012 FLSA: Exempt Pay Grade: Grade 18 Primary Objective of Position The primary objective of the position is to perform responsible supervisory and administrative work planning and directing the operations and staff in the Public Works Department including street, storm sewer; equipment maintenance and repair; performs related duties as required. Supervision Received: Works under the administrative supervision of the City Administrator. Supervision Exercised: Provides general and technical supervision to full-time, part-time, seasonal and on-call Public Works employees. Essential Functions of the Position •.+ Plans, organizes, directs and monitors the operation of the public works department, including streets, storm water systems and vehicle and equipment maintenance operations Researches the feasibility and cost of public works projects and recommends actions; discusses projects with elected officials, City Engineer and City Administrator •3 Supervises the department staff including: interviewing, recommending hiring, assigning and prioritizing work, evaluating work, reviewing and approving time sheets, coaching, training and recommending or administering reward and discipline Develops short and long term operational plans and assigns work to staff consistent with plans and immediate needs Oversees and inspects job sites to determine work progress, changing priorities, problems, hazards and material and equipment needs v+ Oversees the work of contractors on municipal construction projects; reviews and approves change orders •:+ Develops and oversees policies, procedures, and practices to ensure safety and efficiency in the workplace Responds to citizens concerns and complaints by answering questions and providing information and assistance ❖ Drafts the annual Public Works budget and manages the department's annual budget Approves and/or purchases equipment, vehicles, parts and materials in accordance with approved budget and cost effectiveness; determines long-range capital and equipment needs. •.+ Drafts specifications, directs research and projects cost estimations; evaluates incoming bids and recommends selection and oversees contracted work. •:+ Develops a system to assign an accurate inventory of department, parts, vehicles and equipment and oversees the use of materials and supplies. Maintenance Supervisor City of Otsego ❖ Works with the City Engineer in developing and recommending major capital expenditures proposals and to ensure compliance with the NPDES inspection and maintenance requirement. •3 Provides staff assistance for water and sewer based on contractual requirements. ❖ Ensures all necessary records and reports are maintained and appropriate information is provided to the finance department for billing purposes. •A Ensures necessary permits are obtained prior to allowing work to begin on a project. ❖ Determines when to call in staff for snow and ice removal •9• Oversees the equipment maintenance program for the Public Works Department. ❖ Oversees and participates in the maintenance of the storm water system, including utility holes, catch basins, inlets, outlets and ponds. ❖ Oversees maintenance and repair of streetlights and stoplights. ❖ Oversees maintenance, construction, and repair work as needed on City buildings and property being performed by street maintenance staff. ❖ Recommends and monitors training and educational opportunities to enhance and maintain employee skills. ❖ Assists other City departments as needed. ❖ Performs miscellaneous duties consistent with the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker II as needed. ❖ Performs related duties as needed or required. ❖ Follows all safety requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ❖ Considerable knowledge of the operations, equipment, tools and standard practices in the repair and maintenance of streets, and storm sewer systems. ❖ Considerable knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation. ❖ Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in street, vehicle, equipment, water and wastewater collection system and storm sewer repair and maintenance work. ❖ Working knowledge of equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair including procedures, methods and tools. ❖ Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, email and the Internet to prepare correspondence and reports and communicate with others. •o• Considerable skill in the operation of light and heavy equipment. ❖ Working knowledge of building maintenance practices including carpentry, plumbing, heating, welding, basic electrical, painting and staining. •0• Considerable ability to plan and analyze department operations, develop alternatives, determine costs and effectively utilize resources. Maintenance Supervisor City of Otsego Considerable ability to prepare and administer an annual budget and estimate the cost of proj ects. v+ Considerable ability to organize, prioritize and direct work projects and make sound decisions. •:+ Considerable ability to supervise and motivate staff and ensure safety in the work place. Considerable ability to maintain through and accurate records and prepare reports. Considerable ability to work independently and as part of a team and to coordinate work with other departments. Considerable ability to analyze repair and maintenance problems and determine appropriate solutions. +3 Considerable ability to develop and maintain relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with City officials, staff, contractors, State and County agencies and the general public. Public Speaking Presentations Minimum Qualifications Two years of college or vo-tech training in infrastructure construction, maintenance, engineering or repair and seven years of progressively responsible public works maintenance experience involving maintenance of streets and storm water systems, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Bachelor's degree in public works administration, engineering or a related field may substitute for two years of the public works experience. ❖ Must have five years of experience as a supervisor of public works maintenance operations including planning and directing operations, managing budgets and managing inventory. ❖ Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class A commercial driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Preferred additional supervisory experience and experience estimating costs of public works projects. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is +S Regularly required to talk or hear •a+ Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms ❖ Specific vision abilities requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus Regularly required to use large motor skills to perform manual and maintenance work for long periods of time involving: regular bending, moderately heavy to heavy lifting and carrying, digging, twisting, turning, climbing and maintaining balance, crouching, standing, walking, reaching, worldng at heights of over 10 feet and pushing and pulling. Maintenance Supervisor City of Otsego Environmental Conditions •o• Occasionally exposed to working in inclement weather and temperature extremes. •:+ Occasionally works on the road or in the road right-of-way. Occasionally works in office or shop ❖ Working ability to occasionally perform heavy manual labor, sometimes under adverse weather conditions and during abnormal hours. v Working ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, to walk, sit, stand, kneel or crouch, grasp, pull, push and twist.