Maintenance Crew Chief ID- 9538

Purpose

The Maintenance Crew Chief participates in the maintenance of facilities,

city-owned parcels, city rights of ways, ditches, and canals.

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Operates Large Tractors with Long- reach attachments maintaining Ditch/ Canal slopes across challenging terrain.
  • Provides technical guidance as leader of designated crew employees.
  • Communicates safety rules and procedures to assigned crew members; monitors work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; ensures that crew members are properly outfitted with safety glasses, gloves, masks, and steel-toed shoes.
  • Performs skilled and lead work on medium and heavy equipment; safely operates any type of motorized equipment.
  • Inspects, cleans, and performs routine equipment preventive maintenance; ensures suitable operating conditions.
  • Assists in planning, coordinating, and scheduling, maintenance routes, and repair, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns daily work orders to crews.
  • Inspects job sites for safety, and ensures safe, efficient work methods and practices; makes changes to work orders to resolve problems; recommends alternative solutions.
  • Directs crews to make emergency repairs; coordinates work with other utilities, contractors, City and State inspectors, customers, and any entity that is essential to the completion of each assignment.
  • Visually examines site and structures to determine the extent of required remedial action; reports circumstances to superiors and notifies available qualified personnel and organizations.
  • Assists supervisor in training and orientation of less knowledgeable employees by explaining and demonstrating work performed.
  • Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; with two (2) years of medium equipment, tractor w/ attachment, heavy equipment, long-reach, backhoe, etc., or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

May Require The Following Certifications/licenses

Confined Space safety Certification

ICS100 and ICS700

Blood borne Pathogens

Traffic control Flagging certification

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Knowledge of maintenance procedures, equipment, and materials.
  • Skill in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment.
  • Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
  • Skill in the operation of small power equipment, leaf blower, pressure washer, and portable radio.
  • Skill in oral communication.
  • Skill in medium and large equipment operations with eye, hand, and foot controllers.

MINIMUM STANDARDS:

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of detailed and specific instructions. The supervisor spot-checks work in progress and upon completion for accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to instructions and established guidelines.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include department rules and regulations, the city code of conduct, and department work standards. These guidelines are clear and specific.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of directly related maintenance duties. Inclement weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to assist in grounds and facilities maintenance duties in support of department operations.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, customers, visitors, funeral directors, representatives of monument companies, religious leaders, and members of the public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Supervisory And Management Responsibility

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview Of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

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Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of streets, grounds and general construction maintenance?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Select the type of Driver's License you currently hold.

  • State of Georgia Class A Commercial License, with acceptable driving history
  • State of Georgia Class B Commercial License, with acceptable driving history
  • State of Georgia Class C License, with acceptable driving history
  • Other State License, with acceptable driving history
  • I do not have a Driver's License

04

How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?

  • No Experience
  • 1 Year of Experience
  • 2 Years of Experience
  • 3 Years of Experience
  • 4 or More Years of Experience
  • Required Question
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