Maintenance Superintendent
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THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING
FORMAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENTApplication Deadline: Continuous Until Filled
*FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 2025*The City of Novato is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the daily operations of our Maintenance Division within the Public Works Department. This key leadership role is responsible for managing a skilled team and ensuring the effective maintenance of city streets parks buildings and equipment.Reporting to the Public Works Director the Maintenance Superintendent will play a vital role in developing and implementing maintenance plans optimizing resources and ensuring highquality service delivery to the community. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills expertise in maintenance operations and a commitment to public service.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and servicedriven environment we encourage you to apply!
Additional Benefits
- Flexible work hours with potential for scheduled telecommute days
- 9/80 work schedule every other Friday off
- City contribution to health plan premium up to $2893 per month depending on plan
- Accrue vacation at a rate of up to 160 hours per year
- Provided with 40 hours of sick leave upon hire
- 14 paid holidays per year
- 90 hours of Executive Leave with the ability to earn an additional 90 hours per year
- Deferred Compensation match up to $2000
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Agency
- Free parking on site
THE CITY OF NOVATO
Novato residents enjoy a thriving and familyoriented community with abundant educational recreational retail and business opportunities. Residents are actively involved in important local quality of life decisions and the future direction of their City. The City Council encourages a high level of interaction between its citizenry and city government so that important issues are collaboratively explored and ideas are shared to develop the best possible outcomes. With a population of nearly 56000 the community continues to foster a smalltown atmosphere due to its low population density large open space areas and parks vibrant downtown and inclusive community. With an abundance of natural beauty a rich history comfortable neighborhoods a diversified economy a promising life sciences industry and passage of Measure M the City is wellpositioned to continue to thrive into the 21st century!
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are notintended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Leads plans programs manages supervises and coordinates the activities and staff of the Public Works Maintenance Division involving the streets Facilities Services Parks and Medians and Fleet Services maintenance; closely coordinates this work with input from other departments and divisions within the City City Council outside agencies and the general public; and to provide complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
- Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works.
- Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional technical and clerical staff.
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTSEssential responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
- Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities related to the Public Works Maintenance Division.
- Develop and recommend changes regarding City maintenance plans; write and present reports and recommendations; advise the City Council City Commissions Committees and Boards and community groups on maintenance matters.
- Develop and review staff reports related to maintenance planning and scheduling; present reports to the City Council and other commissions committees and boards.
- Direct and oversee Division office operations; direct the maintenance of appropriate records and files; coordinate and prioritize workflow.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Public Works; assist with special projects as assigned; prepare complex and sensitive reports for State and Federal regulatory agencies.
- Prepare the Maintenance Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
- Participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations.
- Prepare requests for proposals for vendor contractor and rental agency services and products; issue purchase orders and authorize payment as required.
- Prepare status and assessment reports to City and County agencies and the public during emergencies.
- Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees.
- Receive analyze and assign services requests from the public and other City departments.
- Provide information to the public regarding traffic operations street park and public facility maintenance and emergency preparedness; participate in public meetings as necessary.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Modern principles and practices of street park facility and equipment maintenance program development and administration.
- Methods and techniques of effective administrative report preparation and presentation.
- Recent developments current literature and sources of information related to street park facility and equipment maintenance.
- Pertinent State Federal and local rules regulations and ordinances.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Ability to:
- Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
- Ensure program compliance with State Federal and local rules laws and regulations.
- Interpret and apply pertinent laws rules and regulations.
- Develop and administer a division budget.
- Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports statements and correspondence.
- Supervise train and evaluate assigned staff.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to:
- Make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
- Analyze information and apply critical thinking skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Observe and interpret information accurately.
- Utilize technology and office equipment as needed for the role.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of responsible experience in street and parks construction and maintenance including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California drivers license.
Additional Information
- Working Conditions and Environmental Conditions:Work in a typical office environment utilizing computers. Occasional attendance at night and weekend meetings and events is required. Duties require positions to on a continuous basis sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.SELECTION PROCESSIt is important to complete all required application materials including the supplemental questionnaire and any required additional documents. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the selection process which may consist solely of an application screening or may include a written examination skills assessment oral appraisal interview assessment center or other activity selected by the Human Resources Department and the hiring department. As a result of the selection process an eligibility list of qualified candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies as long as the eligibility list remains active. Candidates who score the highest in the selection process will be required to pass a reference and background exam prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a preemployment medical and drug screen examination prior to receiving a final job offer.APPLICATION PROCEDUREOnly Online Applications will be accepted. To be considered for this exciting opportunity candidates must complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire is part of the application; please provide sufficient detail to enable your answers to be rated.APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous Until Filled*FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 192025*Accommodation:Applicants who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing upon submittal of application.
The City of Novato is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
