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Home My WebLink About1971-09-01; City Council; 529; Additional Job Classifications with Salary RangeT H E C I T Y O F C A R L S B A D, `C-A b S .F'-0 -R N r A Agenda Bill No. Date: September 1, 1971 Referred To: {} 3 subject: Submitted By: ADDITIONAL'JOB CLASSIFICATIONS WITH SALARY RANGE William C. Baldwin Personnel Director Statement of the Matter y Three Additionaf Job Classifications as listed are required for the �. more effective functioning of City service. CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCEMAN (Streets.), Range 16, $53.9-656 ! PARK MAINTENANCE LEADMAN (•P & R), Range 2.2, $62-4-7.59 TREE TRIMMER LEADMAN ' (P &- R) , Range 22'; $,624-•759. • - E i . Exhibit Three job descriptions 1 ! Staff Recommendations i The statement of the matter i a i AB Na. Date: September 1, 1971 City Manager's Recommendation Concur with staff recommendation. The "Constr►iction Maintenanceman" i,s the position approved by the -City Council in the Pub.lA c Works Department under the Federal Unemployment Program.- The "Park Maintenance leadman" and "Tree Trimmer Leadman" were approved as "P.W. Leadmeh" in the Parks budget -at the same salary range. These class specifications are more descriptive of the duties and qualifications required for the'two posi- tions. Council Action The Council adopted and approved the additional # 9-7-71 positions and salaries recommended by the staff. -2- CITY OF CARLSBAD .. CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCEMAN Definition Employees in this class perform semi -skilled maint. duties. This position is distinguished by performance of a variety of building trade crafts at less than the journeyman level. Although incumbents of the class may perform at the journeyman level in one or more crafts, the position requires only reasonable ability in each of the crafts. Work is performed under general supervision and includes maintenance cf a work shop, including its tools and sup- plies. Examples 1. Builds, alters and repairs bleachers, shelves and of Duties performs other rough carpentry work. `A Paints ceilings, walls and floors and performs other rior and exterior painting. Installs, alters and repiars electrical wiring. Repairs and refinishes furniture, repairs or replaces s, screens, windows, hardware fistures and eli-ctrical ures. Opens drains, stops.leaks and performs other semi- ie'd plumbing duties. Patches concrete and plaster; services heating and ing equipment. Performs related work as assigned. ;ing knowledge of the use and care of various tools used :arpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, electrical wiring, Ming, welding, plastering, cement and general main- ,nce work; working knowledge of _carpentry, including the 3erties of different woods; working knowledge of the ticing and maintenance of electrical circuits, lighting Lures and appliances; working knowledge of plumbing, the methods.used to keep it functioning:; working ledge of painting, including mixing and applying it by ier brush or spray; working knowledge of acetylene ling and soldering; some knowledge of cement work and >tering, including finishing. lity to work without close supervision and to get along i other. combination of training and experience equivalent to letion of the twelfth grade and two years of experience ardening and groundskeeping work. r I I CITY OF CARLSBAU PARK MAINTENANCE LEADMAN Definition Under direction, to supervise a crew of park maintenancemen in the development and maintenance of several parks; and to do related work as required. This class differs from Park Maintenanceman in that it involves supervision of a crew of such employees. It differs from Park Maintenance Foreman in that it is responsible for a crew and not city- wide park maintenance. Examples 1. Makes assignments; supervises and assists in planting of Duties and maintaining gardens, cleaning grounds and buildings, and the repair and maintenance of equipment, picnic facilities, fences and meters; prunes• trees and shrubs. i 2. Makes repairs to water lines and -electrical equipment. 3. Renovates, mows and trims lawns; fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs. 4. Determines need for building, janitorial, electrical, paint and painting machinery, equipment and supplies and horticultural supplies, including trees, shrubs, bedding plants, fertilizer, and spray materials. Paints building and machinery. 5. Plants and sprays trees, sn"rubs and iiowers-; answers questions to identify trees, shrubs, plants and grasses. 6. Supervises cleaning activities before and after special events. 7. Installs automatic underground watering systems. 8. Performs a variety of rough carpentry, cement, -brick laying and plastering work. Employment Any combination of training and experience equivalent to Standards ✓completioi of the twelfth grade and two years of experience in garde ring and groundskeeping work. Knowledge of proper methods for planting, maintaining and trimming trees, shrubs, Gardens, lawns, and other decorative plants; knowledge of modern methods and material in ferti- lizing and spraying plants; knowledge of the proper use of hand tools used in building construction work; supervisory ability; ability to perform routine work in the building trades, including simple building, electrical and carpentry reqair work; ability to understand the questions and com- plaints of employees and the public, to identify plants and to explain gardening and groundskeeping methods; ability to prepare simple records and forms; ability to supervise effectively; and ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public. 9/1/71 Possession of a valid California Class 1 Motor Vehicle License 9 CITY OF CARLSBAD TREE TRIMMER LEADMAN Definition Under general supervision, to supervise a crew of park maintenance men in planting, trimming, topping, removing, and spraying of trees; to perform skilled tree trimming duties; and to do related work as required. Examples 1. Supervises, works with, and instructs a crew of park of Duties maintenance men in the operation of hydraulic aerial units, gasoline driven chain saws, air or hydraulic saws and pruners, A -frame equipped trucks, skiploaders, boom and winch equipped dual axle trucks, chipper and pressurized spray equipment. 2. Trims trees using hydraulic aerial units, climbs using safety ropes and saddle, works with pole saws, pole loppers, hand saws, and chain saws. 3. Clears overhead electrical lines of foliage. 4. Trims smaller trees from the ground, using power and hand tools. 5. Cables and bolts large trees to prevent -limb breakage. 6. Performs cavity work on large trees. 7. Prepares co0inat�'ons of tree sprays, oils, and stickers, and operates spray equipment. 8. Maintains all trimming tools, hand tools, saddles, life lines, spikes, etc., keeping -them in a safe and operational condition. Employment Graduation from high school or its equivalent_,, and three Standards years of experience in tree maintenance work. Knowledge of the names, needs, and growth characteristics of trees; knowledge of modern methods and equipment used in planting, trimming, shaping, topping, cabling, and removing trees; knowledge of the preparati-on and use of sprays for tree insect control; ability to operate tools and equipment used in tree maintenance work; ability to climb trees and work at'dangerous heights;, ability to move and relocate large palms seventy-five feet tall and weighing ten to twenty tons, and have knowledge in the type of equipment required; knowledge of electrical line clearance and safety - methods and equipment; ability to supervise effectively; and ability to maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public. Possession of a valid California Class 1 Motor Vehicle Operator's License. 9/1/71