City of Miramar
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: BE ADVISED THIS POSITION IS A GRADE 17
This administrative and supervisory position reports to the Operations Manager of the Public Works Department. This position supervises the functions of the Landscape Maintenance Program. Under limited supervision plans, coordinates, oversees and directs all landscape maintenance functions ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulatory criteria and all safety policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, assigns, reviews, and coordinates the activities of staff providing a variety of skilled construction and maintenance activities. Assigns priorities to work projects and activities. Prepares and submits weekly schedules for preventive maintenance on all planned activities. Gives special instructions as needed and inspects work sites to determine size and composition of work crews. Analyzes and evaluates performance in relationship to established timetables and departmental maintenance standards. Evaluates program goals, objectives and monthly reports including program effectiveness and efficiency. Participates in the hiring of new employees and makes recommendations for disciplinary action. Ensures staff is properly trained.
Supervises staff and contractors engaged in specialized construction and maintenance projects including but not limited to the repair, reconstruction and maintenance of canal crossings, concrete surfaces, drainage systems, cleaning and replacing culverts, placing riprap along canal banks, and underground drainage pipes, landscape, irrigation, construction, maintenance, and repair work associated with City streets, roadways, medians, nurseries, and playgrounds. Establishes programs of preventive maintenance, discusses routes, and schedules and distributes personnel and equipment to obtain maximum results. Assigns complaints for priority handling and spot-checks completed work in the field. Investigates causes of frequent inlet problems.
Supervises staff engaged in the repair, maintenance, and operation of flood control gates, sometimes during heavy rain and high wind, in order to control canal elevations to prevent flooding.
Supervises staff engaged in the inspection and maintenance of canal systems, for aquatic plant encroachment. Suggests the use of correct herbicide or biological agent and method of application for treating plants obstructing or hindering water movement & landscape beautification projects. Supervises the application of herbicides to the roadsides, medians and waterways owned and operated by the City. Ensures that signs are posted to notify public of pending pesticide applications and sets up and oversees the mechanical harvesting program. Supervises the removal of plant material manually when conditions permit. Sets schedules for sprayers and maintenance workers and enters such schedules on computer. Supervises the operation of a computerized spray rig and amphibious vehicles used in dredging, spraying, harvesting, and removing sediment and vegetation from canals and waterways. Schedules clean-up of canal debris and tree removal and removal of extraneous material from waterways/roadways which may include heavy objects, dead fish sediment and containers of unknown contents.
Coordinates with contractors, supervisors, and participates in the inspection of contracted areas such as municipal facilities, rights-of-way, drainage, city trees and project sites to identify repair needs and makes recommendations as necessary. Coordinates with program staff and vendors, for all hurricane preparedness activities, both pre- and post-storm, including but not limited to, staging equipment, sandbag operations and distribution to residents. Coordinates setup and staging of variable message boards within city’s rights-of-way, notifying the public of activities and upcoming events. Coordinates logistics of the program’s maintenance, servicing and repairs of vehicles and equipment used to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety. Prepares reports for regulatory agencies, if necessary. Applies for required licenses, and construction permits and works with other governmental agencies to ensure proper management of aquatic resources.
Keeps abreast of the latest trends, research and safety precautions regarding the use of herbicides and other chemicals.
Applies new technology or safety procedures to program operations and maintains an inventory of required supplies and equipment. Investigates the benefits and drawbacks of using certain herbicides and chooses appropriate herbicides for specific applications. Prepares purchase requisitions for approval. Investigates and responds to public concerns or complaints. Visits sites where emergency situations may exist checking on type of emergency conditions, the responsible party, and corrective actions needed. Informs other city departments or agencies of conditions that exist that need corrective measures and schedules crews to make conditions safe until corrective measures can be made.
Receives, reviews, assist in the preparation of and/or submits various records and reports including budget documents, purchase requisitions and invoices, daily schedules, job applications, technical reports, correspondence, monthly reports and charts, personnel paperwork, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment such as computer, boats, vehicles, trucks, trailers, forklift, backhoe, spray machinery, lawnmowers, yard tools, hand tools, drafting instruments, mechanical harvester, telephone, two-way radio, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Public Works administrators and employees, sales representatives, professional peers, and the public when required.
Holds such meetings of Field Operations personnel, as necessary, for discussion of matters related to the field operation services and required improvement of the operations. Maintains open lines of communication and cooperative working relationships with other staff and departments.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Remans on call for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Receives, reviews and processes accident reports, requisitions, work orders, purchase orders, budget reports, weekly reports, various other reports, memos, etc.
Performs additional related duties as required and/or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in field operations or large-scale commercial maintenance operations, to include two years at a supervisory level.
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess a class “B” CDL driver's license or higher.
Must possess Stormwater “B” Certification; Stormwater “A” is preferred.
Must possess an OSHA approved trench safety certificate and State of Florida License in Aquatic Weeds and Right-of-Way must be obtained within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
None
It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note:
During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
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This administrative and supervisory position reports to the Operations Manager of the Public Works Department. This position supervises the functions of the Landscape Maintenance Program. Under limited supervision plans, coordinates, oversees and directs all landscape maintenance functions ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulatory criteria and all safety policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, assigns, reviews, and coordinates the activities of staff providing a variety of skilled construction and maintenance activities. Assigns priorities to work projects and activities. Prepares and submits weekly schedules for preventive maintenance on all planned activities. Gives special instructions as needed and inspects work sites to determine size and composition of work crews. Analyzes and evaluates performance in relationship to established timetables and departmental maintenance standards. Evaluates program goals, objectives and monthly reports including program effectiveness and efficiency. Participates in the hiring of new employees and makes recommendations for disciplinary action. Ensures staff is properly trained.
Supervises staff and contractors engaged in specialized construction and maintenance projects including but not limited to the repair, reconstruction and maintenance of canal crossings, concrete surfaces, drainage systems, cleaning and replacing culverts, placing riprap along canal banks, and underground drainage pipes, landscape, irrigation, construction, maintenance, and repair work associated with City streets, roadways, medians, nurseries, and playgrounds. Establishes programs of preventive maintenance, discusses routes, and schedules and distributes personnel and equipment to obtain maximum results. Assigns complaints for priority handling and spot-checks completed work in the field. Investigates causes of frequent inlet problems.
Supervises staff engaged in the repair, maintenance, and operation of flood control gates, sometimes during heavy rain and high wind, in order to control canal elevations to prevent flooding.
Supervises staff engaged in the inspection and maintenance of canal systems, for aquatic plant encroachment. Suggests the use of correct herbicide or biological agent and method of application for treating plants obstructing or hindering water movement & landscape beautification projects. Supervises the application of herbicides to the roadsides, medians and waterways owned and operated by the City. Ensures that signs are posted to notify public of pending pesticide applications and sets up and oversees the mechanical harvesting program. Supervises the removal of plant material manually when conditions permit. Sets schedules for sprayers and maintenance workers and enters such schedules on computer. Supervises the operation of a computerized spray rig and amphibious vehicles used in dredging, spraying, harvesting, and removing sediment and vegetation from canals and waterways. Schedules clean-up of canal debris and tree removal and removal of extraneous material from waterways/roadways which may include heavy objects, dead fish sediment and containers of unknown contents.
Coordinates with contractors, supervisors, and participates in the inspection of contracted areas such as municipal facilities, rights-of-way, drainage, city trees and project sites to identify repair needs and makes recommendations as necessary. Coordinates with program staff and vendors, for all hurricane preparedness activities, both pre- and post-storm, including but not limited to, staging equipment, sandbag operations and distribution to residents. Coordinates setup and staging of variable message boards within city’s rights-of-way, notifying the public of activities and upcoming events. Coordinates logistics of the program’s maintenance, servicing and repairs of vehicles and equipment used to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety. Prepares reports for regulatory agencies, if necessary. Applies for required licenses, and construction permits and works with other governmental agencies to ensure proper management of aquatic resources.
Keeps abreast of the latest trends, research and safety precautions regarding the use of herbicides and other chemicals.
Applies new technology or safety procedures to program operations and maintains an inventory of required supplies and equipment. Investigates the benefits and drawbacks of using certain herbicides and chooses appropriate herbicides for specific applications. Prepares purchase requisitions for approval. Investigates and responds to public concerns or complaints. Visits sites where emergency situations may exist checking on type of emergency conditions, the responsible party, and corrective actions needed. Informs other city departments or agencies of conditions that exist that need corrective measures and schedules crews to make conditions safe until corrective measures can be made.
Receives, reviews, assist in the preparation of and/or submits various records and reports including budget documents, purchase requisitions and invoices, daily schedules, job applications, technical reports, correspondence, monthly reports and charts, personnel paperwork, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment such as computer, boats, vehicles, trucks, trailers, forklift, backhoe, spray machinery, lawnmowers, yard tools, hand tools, drafting instruments, mechanical harvester, telephone, two-way radio, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Public Works administrators and employees, sales representatives, professional peers, and the public when required.
Holds such meetings of Field Operations personnel, as necessary, for discussion of matters related to the field operation services and required improvement of the operations. Maintains open lines of communication and cooperative working relationships with other staff and departments.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Remans on call for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Receives, reviews and processes accident reports, requisitions, work orders, purchase orders, budget reports, weekly reports, various other reports, memos, etc.
Performs additional related duties as required and/or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in field operations or large-scale commercial maintenance operations, to include two years at a supervisory level.
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess a class “B” CDL driver's license or higher.
Must possess Stormwater “B” Certification; Stormwater “A” is preferred.
Must possess an OSHA approved trench safety certificate and State of Florida License in Aquatic Weeds and Right-of-Way must be obtained within one year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
None
It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note:
During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
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