Senior Maintenance Technician (Landscape)

This is the advanced journey and/or lead level classification in the Maintenance Technician series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment, and, for lead positions, provide lead direction to a work unit of lower-level staff. Incumbents in this classification provide direction to lower-level staff including assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from those in the lower classification of Maintenance Specialist by performing lead work and skilled operation of heavy equipment. This class is distinguished from the class of Supervisor in that the latter serves as the full supervisor of incumbents in the lower levels of the series.

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  Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, participates, and reviews the work of various crews, engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, traffic control devices, streetlights, traffic signals, drainage, pump stations, and landscaping; performs the work as required.
• Inspects, cleans, performs preventative maintenance, and operates a variety of construction equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe loaders, dozers, and excavators. Large loaders, compactors, and/or related heavy equipment not listed that exceed an operating weight of 20,000 pounds are to be considered heavy equipment.
• Inspects equipment for safety and mechanical defects. Performs preventive maintenance and reports the need for required maintenance; inspects auxiliary equipment for proper operating condition and safety.

• Directs and/or performs the most skilled duties as required; provides technical assistance to crewmembers; instructs, trains, and supervises assigned employees in areas of assignment, work procedures, and safe work practices.
• Estimates and secures tools, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; discusses work to be performed with supervisors; assigns tasks to individuals at the work site; makes field adjustments as necessary.
• Oversees, lays out, and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repairing of traffic signs and markings in roadways and public right-of-way in conformance with established standards and procedures, including procedures involving mixing and cleanup of paints and thermoplastic.
• Oversees and participates in the design, fabrication and assembly of traffic control signs and devices in accordance with established Federal and local standards.
• Oversees and participates in the repair and maintenance of City roadways and trail structures using a variety of hand tools and mechanized equipment including, but not limited to, shovels, rakes, jack hammers, brooms, tampers, skid steers, dump trucks, vibratory rollers, etc. Work includes breaking, removing, replacing, and cleanup of asphalt and concrete surfaces, patching, crack sealing, and other asphalt and concrete repairs.
• Excavates, backfills, grades, and rolls construction and repair sites; loads and hauls, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Oversees and participates in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repairing of storm collection systems, mains, laterals, catch basins, manholes, pump stations and related structures. Operates and trains assigned staff in the use of stormwater inspection and cleaning equipment.
• Oversees and participates in the inspection, cleaning, painting, rebuilding, and maintaining of traffic signals and streetlighting equipment and infrastructure.
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of City landscaping, open spaces, and trees; mows and trims weeds; apply pesticides as necessary.
• Inspects contract work in area of assignment to ensure compliance with specifications; recommends corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinates work assignments with other divisions and/or departments; responds to questions and requests as appropriate. Responds to public inquires and complaints verbally and in writing.
• Inventories and orders supplies, parts, equipment and materials for projects and programs including determining appropriate supplies and materials and locating vendors; maintains adequate supply levels and inventory controls.
• Cleans and maintains assigned tools, equipment, vehicles, and shop areas.
• Responds to after-hours call outs and emergencies such as vehicle accidents, floods, fallen trees, and other hazards when necessary or as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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  Principles of providing functional direction and training to assigned staff.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal construction, maintenance, and repair program.
• Terminology, methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned such as streets, landscaping, traffic control devices, electrical, and drainage systems and facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment related to area of assignment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging concepts and principles, including their significance in organizational dynamics and the functioning of the City and their impact on fostering innovation and collaboration.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Current equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

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  Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Plan and layout jobs; estimate tools and materials.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain heavy construction equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment used.
• Work in congested traffic conditions; properly placing appropriate traffic control warning devices at the work site such as cones, barricades, and warning devices; flagging and directing traffic flow through construction or maintenance areas.
• Work on high voltage electrical circuits.
• Read and interpret maintenance, operation, and construction manuals and specifications.
• Consult a variety of utility maps, as-built prints, construction plans, and GIS system and other computer mapping systems.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Exercise judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Understand and follow oral, written and computerized instructions.
• Respond to emergency situations and call-outs in off hours within two hours, as required.
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relative to the work performed.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Engage with a diverse public and workforce, facilitating inclusive service delivery, and implementing equitable city policies.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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  Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of full-time experience as a Maintenance Technician II with the City of Elk Grove OR Four (4) years of full-time experience performing increasingly responsible field maintenance or construction duties within the assigned area of responsibility.