Maintenance Inspector (Grounds Maintenance)

• Job Description

  Grade 14 - Starting hourly rate: $19.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
  
  Job Description
  
  JOB SUMMARY
  The Maintenance Inspector is responsible for providing oversight of contractors performing lawn maintenance, landscaping and tree trimming at SAWS property sites. This position ensures the contractual work is complete and accurate according to the terms of the contract.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  

  • Monitors oversight of lawn maintenance contractors for over 300 plus property sites and other related contractual activities.
  • Coordinates effective work schedules between contractors, SAWS departments, customers and other agencies.
  • Interprets and enforces SAWS lawn maintenance contracts written and verbal.
  • Ensures the security of SAWS stations/properties and prepare written reports and forms.
  • Applies standard grounds maintenance, landscaping, safety practices and procedures.
  • Completes daily reports of contractor's work routine and review contractor's performance.
  • Maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
  • Performs emergency lawn maintenance, landscaping, tree trimming, pesticide application and minor facility repairs as needed.
  • Extracts bees/creatures nesting in meter boxes and SAWS related areas.
  • May create, update and close work orders with computerized work order management systems.
  • Performs work order filing, clerical duties and turn in monthly work order reports to upper management.
  • Performs additional assigned duties, receive and distribute crucial information via e-mail to respective personnel.

  
  DECISION MAKING
  

  • This position receives general supervision.
  • This position is responsible for providing functional guidance such as checking and inspecting contracting work.

  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two years' experience performing grounds maintenance, landscaping or related work.
  • Valid Class C driver's license consistent with SAWS driving policy.
  • Ability to use grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and tools.
  • Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  

  • Additional knowledge and training with heavy equipment, ground maintenance machinery and equipment.
  • Bilingual.

  
  JOB DIMENSIONS
  

  • Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, governmental agencies, and the general public.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Required to work hours other than daytime schedule, weekends and holidays.

  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  
  Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, standing, visual acuity, speech, hearing, squatting, crouching and climbing ladders. Working conditions are in a field environment with inclement weather, exposure to dust, fumes, odors, gasses, noise, animals, snakes, insects, poisonous insects, traffic, and rugged terrain, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Also operates a company vehicle.
  
  San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
  From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

  • Competitive, market-based salaries
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Prescription drug program
  • Vision care plan
  • Two retirement plans
  • Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
  • Disability income
  • Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
  • Wellness programs
  • On-Site Fitness Facilities
  • Community service opportunities

  
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • San Antonio Water System

  • (210) 233-2025

  The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties.  The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.

  As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.

  San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful. 

  Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.

  SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.

  SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.

  Why Choose a Career at SAWS?  

  For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.

  For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.

  For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.

  For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.

  For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.

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