Maintenance Crew Leader, (A264012-12), 206, Bridge II

Provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of assigned maintenance personnel responsible for buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment. Coordinates and monitors maintenance and cleaning activities, ensures safe and efficient work practices, provides employee guidance and training, and performs hands-on maintenance and special projects as needed. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight to Bridge Maintenance Workers and Building Maintenance Mechanics responsible for maintaining facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at all four international bridges.
• Coordinates, assigns, monitors, and participates in building, grounds, cleaning, and general maintenance activities; establishes work priorities and ensures assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and timely.
• Receives and reviews work orders, assigns work to appropriate employees, monitors progress, and follows up to ensure work is completed properly and in a timely manner.
• Instructs and trains employees on proper maintenance methods, procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices; monitors work performance and reports personnel concerns to the supervisor.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established quality, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance standards.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, vandalism, damage, and other deficiencies; reports and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Coordinates and participates in preventive maintenance activities to keep facilities, grounds, and equipment safe and operational.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and proper use of PPE, tools, vehicles, machinery, and equipment; reports accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and property damage.
• Coordinates transportation of crews, tools, equipment, and materials to designated work locations and ensures resources are available for assigned work and special projects.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures equipment checked out by crew members is properly accounted for, maintained, secured, and returned.
• Monitors material and supply levels and requests or obtains vendor quotes for supplies, materials, equipment, and services as needed.
• Request quotes from vendors on supplies needed on various projects and coordinates with vendors and contractors, as directed, regarding maintenance, repairs, deliveries, and special projects.
• Ensures proper collection and disposal of trash and debris and oversees cleaning, restroom maintenance, grass cutting, landscaping, and other grounds maintenance activities as needed.
• Responds to emergency and urgent maintenance situations, including vandalism, facility damage, equipment failures, severe weather conditions, and safety hazards.
• Prepares and maintains accurate daily reports and records regarding work orders, repairs, inspections, materials, equipment, and maintenance activities performed by the crew.
• Communicates with the supervisor regarding work priorities, staffing needs, equipment requirements, safety concerns, facility deficiencies, and outstanding maintenance issues.
• Performs hands-on maintenance and repair work as needed, particularly during emergencies, high-priority assignments, or special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of hand tools, small power tools, mechanical tools, plumbing equipment and HVAC operations.
• Knowledge of general buildings and grounds maintenance functions.
• Operation, maintenance, and safe use of hand tools, power tools, mechanical equipment, plumbing equipment, HVAC systems, and other maintenance-related tools and equipment.
• General building, facility, grounds, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
• Safety practices, procedures, and applicable requirements related to building and grounds maintenance, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Methods and procedures for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, and related systems.
• Work-order procedures, maintenance scheduling, preventive maintenance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Proper handling, storage, use, and inventory control of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and maintenance chemicals.
• Principles and practices of directing, coordinating, training, and monitoring the work of maintenance personnel.
• Procedures for responding to emergency maintenance situations, facility damage, equipment failures, vandalism, and safety hazards.
• Basic principles of project coordination and working with vendors and contractors to complete maintenance and repair activities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
• Ability of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to assess maintenance needs, establish priorities, make sound decisions within established authority, and take appropriate action to address routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to monitor employee performance, provide constructive feedback, address work deficiencies, and communicate personnel or performance concerns to the supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 Seldom

• Construction site
• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic) 
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Seldom

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Frequently

• Moving mechanical parts

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Fumes or airborne particles

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• National travel
• International travel

Seldom:

• Regional travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• High school Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a progressively responsible position performing grounds and facility maintenance work.

Foreign Education: 

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The evaluation must verify the U.S. equivalency of the degree and identify the comparable U.S. degree level. Applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting the required evaluation documentation.

Note: The City of Laredo is not responsible for any fees associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation or educational equivalency documentation.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Certification preferred in HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing. Maintenance Crew Lender must obtain HVAC certification within twelve (12) months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.


Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.


Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.


A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.