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JOB TITLE:  Work Controller Technician

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  December 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  3200/2696

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To ensure that Parks and Recreation maintenance, development, and construction projects are completed according to schedule and within the budget.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Parks Maintenance Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Receives work requests and writes orders for maintenance, development, and landscape projects at all Department facilities; reviews requests to establish priority; determines materials required; assesses fund availability.

 

2.         Maintains priorities for routine and minor maintenance by scheduling work and notifying Department supervisors of project status; notifies Building Services Division for projects involving electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

 

3.         Notifies Department managers of special project requirements and of projects which affect their divisions.

 

4.         Contacts and schedules contractors or other City departments for projects which require equipment or staff not available in Parks and Recreation Department.

 

5.         Maintains and updates a list of contractors available to perform various projects; contacts contractors to request bids for Department projects.

 

6.         Prepares specifications for general maintenance projects; bids for compliance with specifications; recommends contractor to perform projects.

 

7.         Reviews contractors' work on general maintenance projects and requests review by other Department employees for compliance with specifications; approves properly completed projects for payment.

 

8.         Ensures completion of swimming pool maintenance activities by writing work orders and scheduling contractors where required.

 

9.         Operates a microcomputer to store work order data and print required reports; initiates reports, such as staff and equipment hours and materials for projects, through Management Support.

 

10.       Establishes and maintains signs inventory for Parks and Recreation facilities by utilizing a microcomputer with database software.

 

11.       Places orders for new and replacement signs and repair of damaged signs with outside vendors; writes work orders for construction and installation of signs.


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12.       Provides, on a project basis, the data necessary to develop preliminary budgets; monitors account balances in order to stay within budgeted limits.

 

13.       Prepares and maintains files on all work requests and work orders; creates work order status reports; provides information to Department supervisors to help project expenses for budget preparation.

 

14.       Receives and responds to citizen or inter-department complaints and requests relating to Parks and Recreation facilities; attends neighborhood meetings to address inquiries and complaints relating to Parks and Recreation facilities.

 

15.       Solicits support for volunteerism for Parks and Recreation maintenance projects at schools and meetings of scouting organizations, civic, and community groups; recruits, trains, assigns and directs the work activities of volunteers; provides assistance to members of the Parks and Recreation Department in the identification of volunteer opportunities.

 

16.       Organizes and schedules work activities for work release, community service, juvenile justice, and court and jail prisoners workers for requesting Department, scheduling activities for workers in compliance with organization regulations and schedules.

 

17.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs as photographer for Parks and Recreation Department; takes documentary photos of projects and special events for Design, Maintenance, and Recreation divisions.

 

2.         Researches history of park property through deed searches and other agency sources; works with citizen groups, Parks staff and nonagency sources to identify and preserve historic elements in City parks.

 

3.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.


JOB SPECIFICATION

WORK CONTROLLER TECHNICIAN

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of moderate difficulty in ensuring that Parks and Recreation maintenance, development, and construction projects are completed according to schedule and within the budget.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  December 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Receives work requests and writes orders for maintenance, development, and landscape projects at all Department facilities; reviews requests to establish priority; determines materials required; assesses fund availability.

 

Maintains priorities for routine and minor maintenance by scheduling work and notifying Department supervisors of project status; notifies Building Services Division for projects involving electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

 

Notifies Department managers of special project requirements and of projects which affect their divisions.

 

Contacts and schedules contractors or other City departments for projects which require equipment or staff not available in Parks and Recreation Department.

 

Maintains and updates a list of contractors available to perform various projects; contacts contractors to request bids for Department projects.

 

Prepares specifications for general maintenance projects; bids for compliance with specifications; recommends contractor to perform projects.

 

Reviews contractors' work on general maintenance projects and requests review by other Department employees for compliance with specifications; approves properly completed projects for payment.

 

Ensures completion of swimming pool maintenance activities by writing work orders and scheduling contractors where required.

 

Operates a microcomputer to store work order data and print required reports; initiates reports, such as staff and equipment hours and materials for projects, through Management Support.

 

Establishes and maintains signs inventory for Parks and Recreation facilities by utilizing a microcomputer with database software.

 

Places orders for new and replacement signs and repair of damaged signs with outside vendors; writes work orders for construction and installation of signs.

 

Provides, on a project basis, the data necessary to develop preliminary budgets; monitors account balances in order to stay within budgeted limits.

 

Prepares and maintains files on all work requests and work orders; creates work order status reports; provides information to Department supervisors to help project expenses for budget preparation.

 


JOB TITLE:  Work Controller Technician

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Receives and responds to citizen or inter-department complaints and requests relating to Parks and Recreation facilities; attends neighborhood meetings to address inquiries and complaints relating to Parks and Recreation facilities.

 

Solicits support for volunteerism for Parks and Recreation maintenance projects at schools and meetings of scouting organizations, civic, and community groups; recruits, trains, assigns and directs the work activities of volunteers; provides assistance to members of the Parks and Recreation Department in the identification of volunteer opportunities.

 

Organizes and schedules work activities for work release, community service, juvenile justice, and court and jail prisoners workers for requesting Department, scheduling activities for workers in compliance with organization regulations and schedules.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of maintenance, development, and landscape principles and practices.

 

Good knowledge of office practices and procedures.

 

Good knowledge of hard copy and computer filing and record-keeping systems.

 

Some knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in the building construction trades.

 

Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of swimming pools.

 

Some knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including database software.

 

Some knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

 

Some knowledge of basic mathematical principles.

 

Some knowledge of basic bookkeeping.

 

Some knowledge of purchasing procedures.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing database software.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

 

Skill in the operation of a typewriter.

 

Skill in the operation of a ten-key calculator.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to establish scheduling priorities.

 


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Ability to establish and maintain hard copy and computer filing and record-keeping systems.

 

Ability to compile data and prepare reports.

 

Ability to provide information to individuals concerning Departmental operations and procedures.

 

Ability to read and interpret simple specifications for construction projects.

 

Ability to solicit, recruit, train, schedule, assign, and direct the work activities of volunteers and trusties.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of one (1) year of college or vocational-technical school general coursework; at least one (1) year of general clerical experience; at least two (2) years of experience in scheduling and planning of construction projects, or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess certification as a Certified Pool Operator from the National Swimming Pool Foundation within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.


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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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Lifting (lbs.)

10

 

Carrying (lbs.)

10

 

Stooping, Bending

ü

 

Kneeling, Squatting

ü

 

Walking

ü

 

Standing

ü

 

Sitting

ü

 

Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

ü

 

Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

ü

 

Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

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Eye-Hand Coordination

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Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

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Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

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Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

ü

 

Hearing

ü

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                                          YES          NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions

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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

ü

Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

ü

 

Work in High, Precarious Places

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Fumes or Dust

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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

 

ü

Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

 

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Low Noise (e.g., business office)

ü

 

Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

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