Utilities Landscape And Maintenance Contract Administrator

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Utility - Engineering Division
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

This position will administer all landscape, weed abatement, and maintenance contracts, as well as plan, review, coordinate, and monitor the work of contractors throughout widely scattered locations engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of public utility facilities.

Under general supervision, the Utilities Landscape & Maintenance Contract Administrator is to oversee the operation of the contract landscape and maintenance section of the Public Utilities Department, including the provision of various contractors, and to do related work as required.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, reviews, coordinates and monitors the work of contractors in widely scattered locations engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of public utility facilities.
• Inspects utility project sites to ensure compliance with landscape maintenance contracts, plans and specifications.
• Assess the performance of a variety of maintenance functions by contract workers, including landscape maintenance, and small capital improvement projects at public utility sites.
• Prepares maintenance contracts, bid specifications and Council reports.
• Conducts pre-bid and pre-award tours.
• Prepares purchase requisition for each new contract.
• Maintains purchase orders for each contract, and prepares change orders for purchase orders when funding is depleted.
• Prepares monthly correspondence to various contractors informing them of deficiencies and payment deductions.
• Recommends approval of billings submitted by contractors for payment of services, and submits the appropriate request for payment for each billing.
• Prepares and coordinates the maintenance of a variety of records and reports.
• Monitors the planting and care of specialized decorative areas and the seeding, fertilizing and maintenance of lawn areas by contractors.
• Estimates resources and costs required for jobs.
• Coordinates the preparation and application of chemicals by contractors for control and eradication of plant pests and diseases, and also rodent control.
• Handles related inquires and complaints from the public and City officials.

High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent. An Associate's Degree with coursework in ornamental horticulture, arboriculture, landscape maintenance, contract administration, business administration, public administration, construction management, project management, facilities management, or engineering is highly desirable.

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and/or maintenance of public facilities including streetscape, hardscape, landscape, buildings, building systems and/or grounds.

Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

• Completed Employment Application
• Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, : (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this…