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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Building & Grounds Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 11184 Salary Grade: RA7
Approved: June 11, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under general supervision, supervise employees performing custodial, routine maintenance, routine construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City operated buildings, grounds, parks, airports and recreation areas.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, manages, and monitors the section's programs and activities. Prepares, develops, and monitors the budget.
  2. Fills in for absent crew leaders as necessary, assists crew leaders and other employees in performing their jobs.
  3. Make purchases and utilize the bid process as appropriate.
  4. Writes memos and correspondence to communicate as needed. Writes reports as needed.
  5. Monitor contracts and contractors.
  6. Interacts with other divisions, departments, and the public, coordinate and schedules activities between groups.
  7. Recommends and justifies capital expenditures.
  8. Ensure vehicles, equipment and material are maintained and repaired when needed.
  9. Order supplies and maintain inventory.
  10. Answer questions and provide assistance to the public
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of Building and Grounds processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in buildings and grounds maintenance.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and five (5) years experience related to janitorial or grounds keeping services, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
  • One (1) year of additional experience may substitute for one (1) year of High School, up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.