Salary : $76,696.46 - $111,209.90 Annually
Location : Upper Arlington Public Service Center, 4100 Roberts Rd, Columbus, OH 43221, OH
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 00993
Department: Public Service
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of the Public Service team, reporting directly to the Public Service Manager, this position supervises the day-to-day operations and crews involved in maintenance activities within the Department of Public Service.
The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
- Supervises assigned staff (e.g., recommends and develops policy; interviews applicants; recommends hiring, discipline, and firing; leads, motivates, collaborates, empowers, rewards, coaches, and praises; trains and instructs employees; assigns and directs work; appraises and evaluates performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems); directs day-to-day operations of the Department; develops and recommends policy changes; develops and monitors budget; maintains records; performs quality control; develops employee safety programs.
- Performs maintenance on sanitary sewer system through video inspection, line cleaning, smoke and dye test, and the use of the flow monitor and rain gauge; maintains all appurtenance parts of the storm sewer system through video inspection, line repair, catch basin cleaning, catch basin repair, maintenance of culverts, drainage swales in easements, right-of-ways, and creek beds located in easement or right-of-ways; maintains water distribution system through hydrant repair/replacement, line flushing, raising or lowering of watch valves.
- Maintains inventory; assures all tools and supplies needed are available to perform the tasks as assigned to crews.
- Conducts investigations of property flooding; evaluates and determines source of problem and determines if City is responsible or resident is responsible; follows-up on resident complaints and concerns regarding service or personnel.
- Conducts follow-up on assigned jobs; conducts final inspection of all work performed to assure that it has been performed to standard.
- Administers and manages service contracts related to Public Works operations including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer maintenance including cleaning, foaming and televising, hydrant painting, street sweeping, Coordinates procurement activities, including development of scopes of work and technical specifications and drafting requests for proposals (RFPs). Performs project management duties for service contracts during construction.
- Collects and files information on computer system; tracks and files information on time management system and reports; collects and files information needed for training and evaluations.
- Maintains licenses and certifications as required, if any.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
- Establishes City values
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
12. Performs other duties as required. (5%)
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: First Aid and CPR certification; Confined Space Entry certification; valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B upon hire and ability to obtain a Class A within six (6) months; and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy; Class II Wastewater License desired.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).
Knowledge of:
- *Applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and requirements including Ohio Ethics law and Public Records law;
- Best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, strategies, systems, and policies as it relates to area of work;
- EPA standards and regulations;
- Budgeting;
- Government structure and process;
- Labor relations;
- Community resources and services;
- Inventory;
- Wastewater practices;
- Public relations;
- Maintenance practices and processes including utilities and street ;
- Supervisory principles and practices including employee training and development;
- Project management;
- *Local geographic area.
Skill in:
- Computer operation;
- Use of modern office equipment;
- Motor vehicle operation;
- Use of maintenance equipment;
- Use of hand and/or power tools.
Ability to:
- Carry out and interpret a variety of instructions in basic written, oral, picture, or schedule form;
- Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context;
- Apply management principles to solve problems;
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion; compile and prepare reports;
- Select most qualified applicant according to specifications for referral;
- Determine material and equipment needs; train or instruct others;
- Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials;
- Communicate effectively;
- Demonstrate awareness of and an ability to effectively communicate to others regardless of cultural differences, and be aware of verbal and nonverbal forms of communication;
- cooperate with coworkers on group projects;
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships;
- Resolve complaints;
- Travel to and gain access to work site.
EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Personal computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, other standard business office equipment, motor vehicle, hand and/or power tools, backhoe, dump truck, skid loader, front end loader, maintenance equipment and tools, shoring equipment, asphalt paver, generators, street sweeper, air compressor.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminates; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; works irregular hours; subject to 24-hour call-out; is exposed to loud noises; regularly required to lift, carry, push or pull objects 50 lbs. or less; occasionally required to lift, carry, push or pull objects 100 lbs. or less.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium to heavy work.
CITY VALUES: Incumbent must model the following established city values: Teamwork/Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Leadership, Communication, Growth, Professionalism & Ethics.
The City of Upper Arlington offers an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays, Bereavement
- Health Insurance: Choice between Traditional PPO plan and High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Ohio
- Vision Insurance with EyeMed
- Group Term Life Insurance with option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Service Credit Compensation
- Deferred Compensation Savings Plans
- Bob Crane Community Center Membership - Employee Fringe Benefit
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program