Crew Supervisor

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to lead a crew of workers engaged in operating equipment and performing maintenance work associated with various projects within an assigned County department.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads a team of workers in operating equipment and performing maintenance work involving various projects within an assigned County department, which may involve skilled/semi-skilled building maintenance, custodial maintenance, landscaping/grounds maintenance, water system installation, water/sewer infrastructure maintenance, or other projects.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts training activities; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; ensures proper training and certification of employees.

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

Oversees staff compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Coordinates projects and work activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed.

Supervises and coordinates projects; receives and completes work orders; visits work sites to assess work requirements; prioritizes and schedules projects; determines type/amount of equipment and materials needed to conduct projects; plans most efficient use of resources to complete work orders; coordinates internal/external parties involved in projects; assigns projects to appropriate work crews; redirects/reassigns work crews in response to emergencies or changes in priorities;

monitors work performed by outside contractors; monitors progress in meeting project deadlines; inspects quality of completed work; submits completed work orders.

Responds to complaints and questions related to projects and work activities; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with skilled/semi-skilled building maintenance; coordinates and participates in equipment/system installation, alternation, and maintenance projects and building renovation, reconfiguration, and relocation projects; assists in troubleshooting electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and construction problems; installs/removes locks, panic hardware, and disability hardware.

Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with custodial maintenance; vacuums, sweeps, mops, strips, and/or waxes floor surfaces; cleans, dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, fixtures, walls, and other surfaces; cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms; replenishes soap products and paper products; cleans and disinfects water fountains, telephones, benches, or other public facilities; washes/cleans glass doors, windows, and blinds; empties trash cans, recycling containers, and ash urns;

carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; replaces batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts.

Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with landscaping/grounds maintenance; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass; mows landscaped areas; cuts trees and brush; applies seed, fertilizer, and herbicides; ensures that grounds and parking areas are clear of safety hazards or debris; spreads grounds materials; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.

Supervises or assists in performing various tasks to provide general support to County departments/staff; transports, collects, and distributes mail; stores and distributes supplies and paper goods; assists with pickup/delivery of paper/aluminum recyclable materials; sets up tables/chairs for meetings/activities.

Supervises or assists in performing various tasks associated with installation, maintenance, and repair of water/sewer infrastructure system, equipment, meters, and related facilities; digs trench lines; locates underground telephone, power, gas, and telephone utility lines; tests chlorination and water pressure on water mains; excavates ground around gas mains/services and utility cables/lines; assembles valves, hydrants, water mains, water meters, and services; extends existing water lines for service;

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