Assistant Supervisor Buildings Maintenance

The City of Waukesha is an award winning, growing community located along the shores of the Fox River, 15 miles west of Milwaukee. The City is the 7th largest in the state with a population of close to 72,000 people and was included in Money Magazine's 100 Best places to live in 2019.

This supervisory position includes skilled maintenance and construction work; the position is the lead worker and also supervises the work of others in the performance of assigned duties in the area of Building Maintenance.

Schedule: M-F, 7am-330pm, Required occasional nights and weekends for emergencies and business needs

Starting salary: Depending on qualifications, $29.8166 - $35.0343

Initial interviews: TBD for those selected to move forward in the process

Tentative start date: TBD

Explore the City's benefits here: City of Waukesha Benefit Guide

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.  Essential Duties:

Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

General Duties

• Plans, assigns and coordinates in planning daily assignments for full time, and part time and seasonal employees. Works with direct supervisor in setting daily and weekly job assignments.

• Inspects and checks work of crews.

• Monitors the safe use of tools, equipment and other machinery and corrects and/or stops any unsafe practices.

• Prepares and keeps records of work assignments and work performed.

• Reports performance or work-related issues to supervisor as needed; prepares written reports as required.

• Uses hand and power tools as needed; operates power equipment, e.g., mowers, tractors, loaders, trucks, etc.

• Ensures that mechanical repairs and maintenance work is performed as needed on all equipment.

• Makes recommendations on hiring applicants; may serve on interview panel.

• Attends weekly operations meetings.

• Trains full-time, part-time and seasonal staff.

• Set up and take down for Special Events.

• May require evening, weekend and holiday work hours.

Buildings

• Performs all aspects of buildings and facilities maintenance and repairs including HVAC, plumbing and maintenance on park buildings, shelters, swimming pools, athletic courts, playground equipment, ice rinks and toboggan run.

• Snow plowing and rubbish collection.

• Works with outside vendors and contractors on planning, bids and site visits.

• Marks underground utilities within parks.

Typical Qualifications:

• Graduation from college or technical/trade school with the equivalent of an Associate's Degree

• Plus at least 4 years of experience in Buildings maintenance operations including at least 1 year of supervisory experience; 

• or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of

• Materials, methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in grounds maintenance / building maintenance or forestry.

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Applicable rules, regulations, codes, ordinances and safety standards that govern the performance of the duties being performed.

• The use of general office equipment including computers and related software.

Ability to

• Interpret plans and specifications.

• Understand and carry out instructions.

• Plan, assign and supervise the work of others.

• Keep accurate records.

• Perform light to heavy physical tasks under varying weather conditions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the general public.

Skill in

• Oral and written communications.

• Leadership and organization.

• The use of power tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles used in the performance of the essential job functions.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Commercial Driver's License (Class BCD, A and Endorsement N preferred) within 1 year of hire.

• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facilities Operator (Buildings).

• Confined Space within 1 year of hire* (Buildings).

• Ability to pass pre and post hire drug and alcohol screens and background check.

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within 1 year of hire.*

• Forklift Certification within 1 year of hire.*

• Actual completion is dependent on the timing of the annual group staff training cycles.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers, power tools and various pieces of equipment and machinery.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions including dim or bright lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, smoke and disease.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.

Internal City applicants: please review HR Policy F2 Salary Plan and Administration regarding promotions/transfers.