Senior Maintenance Specialist- Utilities

About the role

The full salary range for this position is $43.95-$55.05. Expected hiring range is $43.95 to $48.46.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and/or functional supervision over assigned skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff.
• Plan, prioritize, lead, review and participate in the work of staff assigned to a variety of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Review the work of assigned personnel; inspect work in-progress; train personnel in the safe and proper operation of a wide variety of tools and equipment used in the assigned tasks.
• Provide budget input for short and long-term projects and annual division budget; verify availability of funds and review expenditures to prevent cost overages.
• Research parts and materials; seek bid and estimates for proposed projects; may recommend selection of contractors; and coordinate with and work effectively with contractors on City-approved projects.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, manage acquisitions and expenditures, track inventory, and ensure timely payment of invoices for supplies and equipment in the area of assignment.
• Maintain accurate records related to work performed including labor, material and equipment costs.
• Operate equipment relative to area of assignment requiring a high degree of skill, and train subordinate employees as needed.
• Order supplies and equipment for work projects.
• Use a personal computer for the purposes of researching product information and entering and retrieving information related to work assignments and other record-keeping.
• Perform related work as required.
• When Assigned To Sewers: Initiate and plan corrective, preventive, predictive, and other work orders to facilitate the safe, productive, and efficient utilization of maintenance personnel to support utility operations.
• Respond to wastewater related emergencies such as overflows, blockages, and lift station alarms; assess situation, determine proper action, and perform the necessary repairs to resolve the situation.
• Organize, plan, and assist in scheduling all necessary resources to accomplish maintenance activities in the sanitary sewer collection system operated by the City.
• Review project drawings.
• Investigate Dig Alert notifications as necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of providing effective leadership and training for subordinate staff.
• Applicable computer hardware and software.
• Methods and techniques of record keeping.
• Advanced practices and techniques relate to skilled maintenance in area of assignment.
• Codes, regulations, and safety orders applicable to fleet, building, street or landscape maintenance and repair.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled fleet, building, street or landscape maintenance and repair work.
• Concepts, methods, and techniques when performing skilled maintenance work such as welding, fabricating, framing, plumbing, electrical and carpentry; concrete finishing and forming, asphalt maintenance including paving, concrete and masonry walls, street drainage, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment, and equipment operation.
• Tools, equipment, and materials used in performing skilled maintenance and repair work, based on assignment.
• Concepts, terminology, principles, and practices pertaining to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
• Water chemistry concepts as applied to pool/aquatic facilities.
• The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Methods and materials used in the electrical field or used to perform skilled electrical maintenance and repair work, including troubleshooting and diagnosing for repairs; sprinkler system installation and maintenance; and components and operational characteristics of computerized irrigation management systems.
• Ability To: Lead, oversee, assist, train, and review the work completed by assigned staff that perform skilled maintenance and repair functions in sewers and storm drains.
• Maintain records and prepare work and time reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.
• Work and interact with contractors on City-approved projects.
• Operate assigned tools and equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints of structures and work plans, street, drainage, and traffic control plans.
• Oversee and perform water testing and add chemicals to adjust water quality.

Education and Experience

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: Three years of responsible work experience performing technical maintenance and repair duties as a Maintenance Specialist with the City of Palmdale.