CITY OF PLANTATION

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

 

DEFINITION         

 

This is an exempt position, which is technical work and administrative assistance in the Public Works Department activities.

 

An employee in this classification is responsible for the supervision of employees, materials, and equipment used in preventive maintenance of streets, vehicles, public canals, City property, buildings and facilities.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED            

 

Directs, supervises and coordinates assigned personnel in maintenance projects and varied maintenance activities within the properties assigned, including functions of carpentry, electrical repairs, painting, interior alteration, vehicle and equipment repairs, grounds, streets and canal maintenance.

 

Evaluates and reviews job performance, recommends hiring and promotional decisions, disciplinary actions, and policy decisions.

 

Performs periodic maintenance inspections.

 

Assists in the preparation of the department's annual operating budget.

 

Insures safety procedural requirements are adhered to; implements effective safety training.

 

Supervises maintenance records of City property, facilities and maintains individual equipment repair and service histories.

 

Prepares reports and recommendations as required.

 

Performs related duties as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS            

 

Considerable knowledge of principles, methods and practices of Public Works engineering construction and maintenance programs.

 

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, pest control, streets maintenance, building/ground maintenance and canal maintenance.

 

Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.

 

Ability to plan, design, assign and coordinate complex and varied maintenance projects.

 

Ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

 

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Ability to communicate ideas clearly to all, from professional to unskilled workers.

 

Ability to interpret and follow instructions, plans, sketches and drawings.

 

Ability to plan and execute preventive maintenance programs.

 

Ability to analyze time, labor and material requirements and to estimate the costs of proposed projects.

 

Ability to prepare reports, as required and as directed.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with City officials, other City departments, and the general public.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING            

 

Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certificate, with considerable experience in the maintenance of buildings and grounds with emphasis on supervisory experience.

 

Demonstrated interest in the field of Public Works through education, participation in seminars of semi-technical nature.

 

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

 

This is a designated “Response” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

 

Rev. 10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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