MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Facility Management or a related field.
OR
Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program in the building trades and possession of a journey-level certificate.
Experience:
The equivalent of two (2) years of experience in the class of Maintenance and Construction Foreman or an equivalent or higher-level maintenance class in the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District service.
OR
The equivalent of four years of full-time experience in the maintenance and construction field, two which must have been at the supervisory level.
License:
Valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
Age Requirement:
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Common tools, materials, equipment and methods of carpentry, roofing, electrical, irrigation, plumbing, masonry and painting trades.
- Best key systems and general lock smithing.
- Principles of supervision including motivation and disciplines.
- Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.
- Relevant codes and regulations.
- Computer applications related to the work.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and supervise a program of maintenance.
- Make accurate time and material estimates.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of written records and reports pertaining to the work.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Be proactive and problem solve.
- Supervise the work of others.
- Recognize safety needs.
- Work with minimal direction.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
- Exhibit a high customer service priority.
- Establish and maintain effective communications with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
- Use and operate hand and power tools, heavy vehicles and other equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of heavy machinery, buildings and grounds.
- Represent the District to other agencies, user groups, the general public and private contractors.
- Manage and prioritize work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility, strength, and stamina to perform physical work for extended periods of time; ability to operate a wide variety of tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity needed to operate tools and equipment.
Work activities may require standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.
Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels, wet and slippery conditions, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances, dust, pollen, and fumes, and odors.
May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
EEO/ADA
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
