Maintenance Crew Lead I

MAINTENANCE CREW LEAD I

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open to the public eligible list to fill current and future Maintenance Crew Lead I positions within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until
Thursday December 4 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT)

OC Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
This service area within OCPW serves the citizens of Orange County by providing a safe environment and an enhanced quality of life through the maintenance of public roads flood control channels and bikeways. O&M provides a variety of services to Orange Countys unincorporated areas and is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadway 65 bridges 380 miles of flood control channels 6 dams 10 pumping stations and 26 basins. O&M also provides public works services for cities via service contracts. O&M plays a crucial role in responding to the needs of the public during and after emergency incidents such as storms wildfires and mudslides.

For more information on OC Public Works click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

OC Public Works has opportunities for the position of Maintenance Crew Lead I in its OC Operations and Maintenance area. The Maintenance Crew Lead I is distinguished by the scope and difficulty level of projects assigned. Incumbents are required to work from simple plans and specifications to repair replace or install public works infrastructure; generally work with a single piece of equipment or various power tools; and are given wider latitude when making decisions in the field within established guidelines. The incumbents may report to a Public Works Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Maintenance Inspector and will supervise a crew of County maintenance personnel court referral crews or other assigned labor resources consistently performing unskilled or semi-skilled work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will demonstrate two (2) or more years of experience as a Public Works Maintenance Worker II with the County of Orange OR three (3) or more years of experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work in open spaces or facilities with at least one (1) year of supervision or oversight experience over maintenance and/or construction trades addition experience supervising personnel in road traffic control and/ or flood facilities is highly desirable.

REQUIRED LICENSE Some assignments may require the possession of a valid California Class B or C Drivers License by date of appointment and while employed in this series.

• Class B - Required for positions in the General Maintenance/Environmental Maintenance and Field Services sections
• Class C - Required for positions in the City Contracts/Traffic Operations General Maintenance/Graffiti Abatement and Field Services sections

Some assignments may require the possession of a valid California Commercial Drivers License Class B with passenger endorsement by the Probation date.

Some assignments may require the possession of or the ability to obtain an Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) issued Inmate Supervision Card.

Please click here to view complete class specifications including the physical & mental requirements and environmental & working conditions for the Maintenance Crew Lead I classification.

In addition the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in the construction maintenance and repair of roads flood control and other public work facilities
• Demonstrate expertise in the use and maintenance of tools equipment and materials used in the maintenance and repair of roads flood control landscape construction and other public works facilities. Including but not limited to various hand tools power tools landscaping tools/equipment high-pressure paint systems pressure washers forklifts towable message/arrow boards lift/boom trucks etc.
• Understand and interpret symbols signs technical data plans and specifications required of the field
• Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System iPads iPhones 800 MHz radio system mapping systems/programs etc. for various communication and location of work in the field to receive work orders and document the completion of assignments

• Demonstrate the ability to ensure road and flood control facility maintenance and construction projects are carried out in a safe manner
• Knowledge of the proper material and equipment selection traffic control traffic safety rules and utility protection required for working in a high-stress high-traffic volume environment
• Follow strict guidelines for traffic safety regulations
• Knowledge and experience using personal protection equipment (PPE) and work site safety on various road rights-of-way and flood control channel work sites
• Knowledge of County State and Federal safety regulations including reporting requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to perform preventive maintenance on various equipment power tools high-pressure paint systems pressure washers etc.
• Identify report and correct equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner

Supervisory Leadership

• Demonstrate the ability to supervise train monitor and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; provide technical assistance to subordinate staff and assigned personnel
• Demonstrate the ability toidentify and address areas of concern in a timely and effective manner
• Demonstrate the ability to delegate tasks to others to accomplish projects on time fulfill departmental goals and deadlines and take responsibility for decisions and actions for the various projects
• Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership to ensure positive working relationships with others including the public and outside departments and agencies

Organizing & Planning Skills

• Demonstrate effective organizing and planning skills for high productivity and efficiency
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage time wisely
• Demonstrate the ability to meet departmental project goals and deadlines by prioritizing workloads and projects
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a record of work completed timekeeping records equipment and material usage for each work order

• Possess good communication skills to appropriately interact with the general public contractors and outside departments and agencies
• Demonstrate the ability to present thoughts ideas information and messages clearly and logically
• Demonstrate the ability to compose informative and convincing memos emails letters reports and other documents

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.