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The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Services Supervisor (Fleet Services Manager) at the Municipal Service Center.  The Fleet division provides preventative maintenance and repair for the City’s 200 vehicles and 380 pieces of equipment. 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Administer City-wide vehicle & equipment maintenance and repair program, including schedules and methods for maintenance and repair  

• Coach and develop staff; evaluate performance 

• Supervise, assign, and monitor work performance and quality to ensure a high performance and customer service-oriented work environment 

• Prepare applications and filings for oversight agencies-CA Air Resources Board, and Permitting reporting 

• Prepare budgets, studies, and reports for City management, boards, commissions, and other organizations

• Administer fleet software programs and publish reports 

• Manage the City’s alternative fleet and procure fuel supplies 

• Work with other City divisions, outside agencies, and citizen groups  

• Prepare specifications and make recommendations on purchase, sale, and disposal of vehicles and equipment 

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The City of Livermore is conducting a recruitment for a Maintenance Worker I in the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.  If you possess the qualifications as described and would like to work for this amazing organization, submit your online application at www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of manual, manipulative, and semi‑skilled tasks in the construction, operation, and maintenance of public services facilities; drives trucks and operates equipment; performs heavy physical labor; and performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Works as part of a crew involved with road construction
• Repairs and installs signs
• Performs minor maintenance work on motorized equipment
• Assists in working and reworking concrete, carpentry, painting,  pavement repair, and maintenance, traffic marking maintenance, setting up road closures
• Performs leaf and related debris removal
• Maintains logs and writes reports
• Performs simple data entry on personal computers
• Drives, cleans, and maintains vehicles and equipment as required

POSITION

The Daly City Public Works Maintenance Supervisor position is a general classification title for all maintenance and operations sections of the Public Works Maintenance Division. The current vacancy is within the Street Maintenance Section of the Public Works Maintenance Division. Applicants with prior knowledge of street and sidewalk maintenance, repairs and construction, and maintenance and repair of street signs and stormwater conveyance systems are highly desired. Candidates with significant experience and demonstrated ability in related Public Works maintenance operations and supervision will also be considered.

DEFINITION

Under general direction from the Public Works Superintendent, plans, directs and supervises the work of assigned personnel within the Building Maintenance, Street Maintenance, or Motor Vehicle (Fleet) subdivisions within the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department; and performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Prepares the detailed planning, scheduling and organization of the work of assigned personnel; checks work of assigned personnel to see that work is done properly and expeditiously; confers with Public Works Superintendent on significant planned activity or deviations; prepares cost estimates as required; assists in the preparation of annual budgets, including capital improvements; assists in projecting personnel, equipment, and material needs; opens and completes work orders; maintains records concerning installations, repairs, and the condition of the buildings, infrastructure and utility systems, or vehicles being maintained; makes recommendations for improvements, additions, alterations and repairs and may arrange for and inspect work performed by outside contractors;, prepares employee performance evaluations, counsels employees, recommends disciplinary actions and commendations; conducts effective training on equipment operation, care, cleaning and maintenance; and general safety and work site safety; advises on safety precautions and instructs personnel in the technical aspects of work performed; responds to inquiries and complaints pertaining to the work of the Divisions as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Practical aspects of supervisory principles and practices including effectively maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment; elements of work scheduling; labor and material cost estimating for construction projects; basic recordkeeping and budget procedures; standard safety procedures, including working practices and safety orders of the California Division of Industrial Safety pertinent to utility construction and maintenance; methods, tools, materials, and types and functions of equipment used; provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it applies to the loading and operation of motor vehicles; applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to: Supervise, schedule, train, and direct the work of personnel assigned; follow oral and written directions; prepare clear and accurate reports; prepare and maintain records; read and interpret plans and specifications; maintain inventory control, be available in an emergency for night and weekend work; operate and maintain all types of specialized equipment used in the maintenance of public buildings and infrastructure streets, and motor vehicles; perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks; organize and direct building, street, and motor vehicle maintenance projects; establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs; analyze situations effectively and develop appropriate solutions to correct problem areas, communicate with various personnel, including personnel from other City Departments, city residents, engineering consultants and industry representatives, communicate clearly and concisely with contacts both verbally and in writing, as needed, to perform one’s assignments,interact positively and cooperatively with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressures, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in performing semi-skilled work in the maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, streets, or motor vehicles, or other public works projects, at least two years of which was served in a supervisory capacity.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Associate of Arts Degree or higher in related field highly desirable.

Physical Requirements: Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and lifting. Works in adverse weather conditions from time to time. May be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold when in the field, and may be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and mouse.

License: Possession of valid California Class C Driver's License, (including acceptable driving record).

THE CITY

The City of American Canyon is seeking an entry level Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance and construction duties and operates public works/parks equipment.  Initial hire and assignment will be for the Park’s division.  Maintenance Worker I’s may advance to the Maintenance Worker II level with a salary range of $4,625-$5,620 per month, after a minimum of two years of successful service and upon the recommendation of the supervisor.

THE POSITION

Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level class position. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn basic maintenance, construction, and safety procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines and incumbents are expected to perform a broader scope of duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Provide manual labor as directed, including digging holes, removing trees, raking, removing trash/litter/debris/graffiti, and planting trees and shrubs.
• Take daily pool readings and perform maintenance activities including cleaning injection systems and strainers, replacing chemical injection lines, and adjusting chemical dosages.
• Perform carpentry work to replace or repair wooden fences, picnic tables, benches, signs, and par course facilities.
• Plant, prune, and maintain plants and trees.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of irrigation facilities including controllers, drip systems, pipes, and sprinkler heads.

Operate and maintain tractor, flail mower, aerator, and fertilizer spreader.

Performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and mechanical equipment operated by the City of San Dimas.  Responsible for preventive maintenance program, vehicle/equipment maintenance and coordination of efforts for records and fleet/inventory control management.  Manages the contracting and/or outsourcing of specific mechanical functions or operations.  Performs mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on City of San Dimas equipment.
 

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Develop preventative maintenance program for all City equipment.  Develop and manage outside contracts with vendors that perform mechanical work on City equipment.
2. Perform preventive maintenance and repairs according to manufacturer’s guidelines on a variety of vehicles and equipment.  City of San Dimas equipment inventory includes but is not limited to service trucks, heavy trucks, construction equipment, stationary and mobile power generation units and miscellaneous equipment. 
3. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair all City vehicles and miscellaneous equipment.
4. Perform major repair and overhaul on tools and all types of gasoline and diesel engines, gear boxes, differentials, transmissions and hydraulic equipment.
5. Perform welding repairs and metal fabrication by using both arc, MIG (metal/inert-gas), TIG (tungsten/inert-gas), brazing, and oxyacetylene welding equipment and basic machine shop tools and equipment.
6. May be required to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment including backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, miscellaneous equipment and service trucks as needed to diagnose problems and check performance.
7. Complete and maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities; enter work order history, cost and parts inventory data into computerized preventative/predictive maintenance program. 
8. Coordinate purchasing and maintain inventory parts and supplies for vehicles and equipment; generate purchase orders and order new quantities and specific replacement parts as required.
9. Provide input and assist with monitoring expenses for the operating budget.
10. Participate in development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.  
11. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow safety rules and guidelines.
12. Respond to emergency callouts as needed.
13. Be proficient in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word and Outlook.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move materials, tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public; occasionally required to deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. This position has continuous exposure to unpleasant elements such as dust, fumes, odors, and high noise levels, or outside weather conditions when required to perform field repairs. The noise level is frequently loud, being above 85 decibels with the operation of power tools and mechanized tools in the shop bays.

SELECTION PROCESS
Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be selected to interview. 

STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION
The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit-based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).

ABOUT THE CITY
The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government.  Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County. 

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Dispatcher – Lateral Transfer with the City of South San Francisco.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents.

Please note: There is no opening at this time. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for anticipated future vacancies. This job posting is for lateral-transfer applicants and NOT entry-level applicants.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community. 

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center is currently being built across road from the current police building.  Construction is progressing on-schedule, with no delays for COVID-19 concerns.  The building is slated to be completed in August 2021, with a move-in shortly thereafter.  The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts.  The 9-1-1 Communications center will have the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents. 

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DEFINITION

Under direction, organizes, supervises, assigns and schedules work crews engaged in the maintenance of parks and landscape infrastructure; develops and manages parkways, trails, sports fields, play lots, trees, shrubs, street median islands, sidewalk landscaped areas, and/or other special recreational facilities; provides responsible and technical staff assistance in the areas of horticulture, grounds, and equipment; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single, supervisory position. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Building and Grounds unit within Public Works, including the landscaping of City parks, street trees and medians, and building and facilities. The incumbent ensures that the landscaping and grounds maintenance work is completed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, which will enhance community aesthetics and satisfy the public.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for parks, street median and back of sidewalk landscaping maintenance, repair and construction; implement policies and procedures.
• Participate in selecting, motivating, counseling and evaluating staff; monitor and prepare employee performance objectives and reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; collaborate with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline procedures.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for needed equipment and materials; monitor and control expenditures.
• Manage crews in the maintenance of parks and landscape infrastructure; including selecting plant material, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and supervising the use of chemicals according to current integrated pest management practices.
• Conduct periodic surveys to determine the maintenance needs of the parks, street median and sidewalk landscaping, and sports grounds.
• Plan and coordinate minor maintenance and repair projects; obtain appropriate equipment and materials necessary for maintenance projects; monitor and review work performed by contractors on behalf of the City.
• Analyze and maintain time, material and equipment use records; determine and implement adjustments to optimize the effectiveness of the maintenance system.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints; recommend corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints; manage on-call duty phone as assigned.
• Purchase necessary, authorized materials and recommend major capital purchases; approve invoices for utilities, materials and projects.
• Assist in coordinating grounds maintenance activities with other City departments and government agencies.
• Administer an IIPP program and participate on the safety committee.
• Attend Parks Commission meetings and Sports Committee meetings, as required.
• Perform related duties, as required.

This is a part-time non-benefited position.  Work schedule is flexible up to 29 hours per week.

This position will be assigned to various Divisions of the Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Depending on assignment, essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:  removal and clearing of debris from gutters, culverts, and drainage structures.  Perform custodial and general maintenance of City facilities.  Perform pick and shovel work; assists in concrete work; operates power machinery and a variety of hand tools.  Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of parks, landscaped areas, beach maintenance, and trash and debris removal. Provide assistance with the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure. Perform minor plumbing and building maintenance, removal of graffiti, painting, hand-picking litter, and other related duties as assigned.  May be required to work weekends.