Service Department Manager - Pierce Township, Clermont County

This position reports directly to the Township Administrator. This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position with all associated full-time employment benefits.

The primary responsibilities of the Service Department Manager position include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct all activities necessary to provide for the maintenance, upkeep and enhancement of township roadways, cemeteries, parks, public buildings and public grounds within the Township.
• Develop policies, rules and procedures for the effective operation of the department, including establishing departmental goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Coordinate department activities with other Township departments and outside agencies.
• Provide supervision and administrative direction to Foreman and staff. Assign work details. Assure projects are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Represent the Township at community or professional meetings; make presentations to Trustees, various civic, business or educational groups on a variety of service department issues.
• Ensure preparation, administration and monitoring of department budget.
• Perform skilled tasks associated with maintenance of roads, buildings, parks, public grounds and cemetery (i.e. cut/trim grass, trees, shrubs, etc.; trash/litter removal; repair/replace ditches and culverts; spread gravel, dirt, mulch, cold patch, hot mix, fill potholes; guardrail installation, carpentry work; basic HVAC/plumbing/electrical repairs; etc.)
• Set up and operate proper work safety zones (erect barricades; place roadway safety cones; flag traffic; etc.)
• Make or order and install road signs. Perform routine sign inspections
• Assist with plowing and removal of snow/ice from public right of ways by hand or truck
• Assist mechanics when needed
• Inspect road cuts for compliance with permits
• Attend continuing education training seminars (i.e. LTAP) on roadway, buildings, park, cemetery and public grounds maintenance techniques. Familiarize with and implement maintenance “best practices”.
• Perform general administrative functions (complete reports/forms, filing paperwork, use of computer, etc.)
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Township Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Advanced training or Associates Degree in construction technology, turf management, carpentry, road maintenance or similar field preferred

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years experience as a public sector maintenance worker of equivalent work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid State of Ohio Class “B” Commercial Drivers License with airbrake certification required.
• ODNR Pesticide Application license required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Skilled in effective leadership, supervision, management, employee motivation, communication and community relation techniques.
• Knowledge of personnel practices, township policies and department policies.
• Ability to make immediate informed decisions during emergency situations.
• Skilled in the operation of the following, but not limited to, equipment:

Skid steer loader               Roadside mower              Basic hand tools              

Back-hoe                            Ditcher                                Tractor/mower

Roller                                   Wood chipper                    Carpentry tools 

Dump truck                        Concrete mixer                  Sprayers

Snow plow                         Chainsaw                            Salt spreader

Pumps                                 Weed eater                        Transit

CB/Radio                            Bench grinder                    Sweeper/polisher

Jack hammer                     Air compressor                  Power saws

• Knowledge of maintenance safety procedures and practices (OSHA, LTAP, etc.)
• Skilled in road, building, park, public ground, cemetery maintenance techniques
• Skilled in light to heavy equipment and hand tool operations
• Knowledge of gas- and diesel-powered equipment
• Proven ability to read and understand blueprints, manufacturer’s instructions, warning labels, government uniform traffic control documents, spec sheets, technical manuals, policy and procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to accurately maintain work records and reports (computer skills)
• Demonstrated technical skills (carpentry, mechanical systems, vehicle repair, etc.)
• Ability to work weekends or holidays when necessary. Ability to be on-call for emergency situations.

ALL CANDIDATES SUBJECT TO COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TESTING