Technical Crew Supervisor

Position Description

Position Title: Technical Construction Supervisor

Department/Site: Conservation/Signal Hill

Reports To: Director of Construction Training

FLSA Status: Full-Time/non-exempt

Organization Summary

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1987. To date, more than 10,000 young people have participated in CCLB classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Long Beach area.

Mission
The primary mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to develop at-risk youth to reach their full potential through work, service, conservation, and education.Position Summary

The Technical Construction Supervisor adds value to the mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) by using his or her professional skills to develop and maintain the CCLB’s goals. Reporting to the Director of Construction Training, the Construction Supervisor also responsible for the development of various construction projects. These projects include, but are not limited to:

• Construction of city parks
• Installation of Landscape Irrigation Systems
• Planting Vegetation and Greenery
• Installation of different types of concrete mix
• Installation of decomposed granite

The supervisor oversees the planning, execution and the completion of these projects to ensure they meet quality standards and align with the CCLB work quality goals. The Technical Construction Supervisor is also responsible for completing public works and park construction tasks that could include journeyman level carpentry, masonry, concrete flat work & curb and gutter, plumbing, irrigation systems, and welding/metal fence construction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate specialty crews of young people in a demanding work/educational program.
• Supervise a crew of 2-5 corpsmembers in the completion of public works or park construction tasks/projects, which include demolition, excavation, carpentry, masonry, metal fencing; and concrete construction to include: forming for curb and gutter, preparing for flatwork, pouring concrete, finishing flatwork, and stripping forms.
• Completes daily public works or park construction tasks including mechanical demolition, excavation, grading, loading trucks, material handling, carpentry, masonry, plumbing (irrigation), metal fencing; and concrete construction to include: forming for curb and gutter, preparing for flatwork, pouring concrete, finishing flatwork, and stripping forms.
• Responsible for safe work practices, and proper use and maintenance of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure high quality of work and execute plan to meet project deadlines.
• Assist as needed with on the job teaching of skills; and foster and encourage development of good work habits, construction experience and teamwork.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Organizing and Planning– Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (oral and written). Characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-communication interactions.
• Demonstrates a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-discipline, and self-awareness.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical skills – characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations; extract and interpret implications of courses of action.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Journey level carpentry experience to include proven knowledge of masonry, irrigation, grading or other applicable skills and a minimum of 5 years experience working in the trades.
• Proficiency in using tools appropriate for various work projects.
• Knowledge of various construction trades and the Unions. Masonry, concrete forming, pouring and finishing, grading, project layout, surveying and project tools and material ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safety.
• Ability to organize, direct crew work and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Experience and working skills with grading, compaction and compaction percentages as well as installations of compaction and soil materials.
• Ability to effectively work in an environment characterized by multiple simultaneous demands, changing priorities and a heavy workload.
• Effective supervision skills and ability to motivate and discipline corpsmembers.
• Ability to read construction blueprints and perform project tasks from plans.
• Ability to provide work tasks to subsidiary crews from working blueprints.
• Ability to draw working designs for crews/corpsmembers to perform tasks from
• Experience in the use of heavy equipment such as Bobcats, skip loaders, graders, surveying, roller compactors, mixing equipment.
• Experience in slope grading and elevations requirements as well as ADA.
• Knowledge in City, County and building codes.

Other Requirements

• California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Complete a Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) after commencing employment.
• Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is also contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $26.38-$33.76 hourly (reflects entire salary range). A starting salary higher than $27.50 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Holiday Benefits

AA/EEO Statement

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance, with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCLB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The CCLB expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CCLB's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.