Maintenance and Project Supervisor

Under direction, directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities and operations of the maintenance and care of Habitat Authority Trailheads, trails, defensible space zones, grounds, amenities and facilities; implements maintenance policies and procedures; develops and monitors the budget for assigned area; ensures quality of programs and safe work practices; maintains appropriate work records; outlines, assigns and determines work projects; ensures safe work practices;

performs other related duties as required.

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Maintenance and Project Supervisor. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible experience in managing contractors and budgets for trail or park maintenance work, having two years in a leader supervisory capacity, having direct experiences in park maintenance, and the equivalent of graduation from a university or college.

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Basic understanding of native plants, animals and ecosystems of Southern California.

Knowledge of the parks and recreation field;
Los Angeles County fire code regulations for defensible space; the CA Environmental Quality Act; effective verbal and written communications skills; practices, techniques, and methods of parks and facilities maintenance, repair and replacement; heavy equipment operations and repair; operational characteristics of specialized construction, landscaping, and maintenance tools and equipment; characteristics of irrigation systems, timers, and controls; principles and practices of project development and cost estimating;

principles and practices of budget development and administration; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations, basic principles of mathematics and record keeping; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Supervise and direct the operations and activities of contractors; learn and understand local jurisdictional fire codes; plan, organize and direct the work of contractors; safely operate a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair; estimate time and materials for completion of projects; manage construction, service and development contracts and ensure they are conducted in responsible and safe manners;

respond to issues and concerns from the community; work independently and as part of a team; makes sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observes safety principles and works in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Operate an office computer and a variety of software applications, and email.