Maintenance Manager

Description and Essential Functions

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The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Manager to fill one (1) current vacancy for our Public Works Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (1) year.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees and manages the staff and operations of the Maintenance, Parks, and Facilities Division including the maintenance and repair of the City’s public works infrastructure and facilities; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; coordinates maintenance operations with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public; provides complex and responsible support to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned management staff. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical and administrative staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations and activities of the Maintenance, Parks and Facilities Division. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to ongoing maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure and facilities. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

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.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Maintenance and Facilities Division, which includes the maintenance and repair of City’s public works infrastructure, such as, streets, storm drains, rights-of-way and facilities
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality
• Ensures work of crews is performed in a safe and efficient manner; trains subordinates in semi-skilled and skilled operations, work methods, and safety practices and procedures
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces as necessary
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in public works infrastructure maintenance; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files
• Responds to emergency calls after hours as necessary and assigns/directs appropriate action
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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:

• Equivalent to an associate degree in construction management or a related field and
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of municipal public works facilities or services, of which two (2) years should be in a management capacity

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures
• Principles and practices of leadership
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility
• Principles and practices of contract administration and management
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, trees, City building facilities, and related public works structures
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff

ABILITY TO

• Plan, organize, oversee and manage the staff and operations of the Maintenance and Facilities Division
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner
• Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the division
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods
• Respond to after-hours emergency call-outs as necessary
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports
• Effectively represent the division and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals
• Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Physical Demands

When working in the office, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. When working in the field, must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces. The job may involve fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Environmental CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.MurrietaCA.gov .

SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of appraisal interviews, performance tests, and writing exercises to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances, which include a pre-hire physical and Live Scan background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Murrieta is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, and promotions are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, disability, or any other basis that is inconsistent with federal, state or local laws.

THE COMMUNITY
Located just north of San Diego County, the city of Murrieta is home to approximately 116,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 52 parks, and 1,300 acres of trails, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in Southwest Riverside County. Murrieta has a dynamic business environment, an educated population, and a high median income. All of these attributes support the exceptional quality of life residents enjoy and the engaged and connected community that sets Murrieta apart from the rest.

MURRIETA SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION

The following is a summary of the provided benefits to full-time employees in the represented unit. For further information, please refer to the unit's Salary Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding .

• RETIREMENT : The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
  • Tier 1 (Classic Members hired prior to 12/30/2012)
    • Formula: 2.7% at 55
    • Member Contribution: 8.0% of compensation
    • Final Compensation: Highest twelve (12) consecutive month period
  • Tier 2 (Classic Members hired on or after 12/30/2012)
    • Formula: 2.0% at 60
    • Member Contribution: 7.0% of compensation
    • Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period
  • Tier 3 (New Members)
    • Formula: 2.0% at 62
    • Member Contribution: 50% of normal cost (currently 8.0% of compensation)
    • Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period
• MEDICAL INSURANCE : The City contributes up to $1,891.28 per month toward medical insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
• RETIREE MEDICAL INSURANCE : Please refer to the unit's Memorandum of Understanding for details.
• DENTAL INSURANCE : The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• VISION INSURANCE : The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• LIFE INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for a life insurance policy equal to one time an employee's base salary, up to a maximum of $150,000. Additional life insurance is available.
• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE : The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. The City contributes a matching amount to the employee's account on a dollar-for-dollar basis, not to exceed $2,200 per year.
• SPANISH LANGUAGE PAY : 2.5% of base pay for eligible members of the association who are fluent in Spanish. Eligibility is based on business necessity.

Note: The provisions of this summary do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this summary may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract negotiations between the recognized employee association and the City of Murrieta.

Web Link: Murrieta Supervisors Association (MSA) - MOU - 2017-2018

Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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