The superintendent of public works shall work with the director of public works to develop work assignments for the maintenance employees; review work assignments and plans; organize and prioritize city maintenance work; provide the director of public works and/or the director of community development and administration with layouts, job site descriptions, material needs, equipment and manpower requirements and cost estimates for maintenance projects as they shall require; and shall secure necessary supplies, tools and materials required to perform public works projects.

    The superintendent of public works shall supervise the work of maintenance employees and crews and shall directly participate in the construction and maintenance of public buildings, rights-of-way, utilities, traffic control signs and devises and park facilities and grounds and other property of the city.

    The superintendent of public works shall regularly inspect the city vehicles and equipment; supervise and directly participate in the maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment; develop maintenance schedules and keep records of repairs; maintain equipment inventory and warranty records; prepare bid specifications for purchasing maintenance equipment, prepare written justifications for maintenance equipment and material purchases and purchase orders.

    The superintendent of public works shall supervise the park maintenance program; the maintenance and repair of city buildings, structures and facilities; grass mowing; maintenance of public grounds (including public parks, picnic grounds, and athletic fields). Maintenance work may include carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing and other similar types of work.

    The superintendent of public works shall insure that completed maintenance and repair work meets acceptable city standards; he or she shall observe and enforce work safety rules and give on-the-job training to the maintenance employees in accordance with standard practices and procedures of the city.

    The superintendent of public works shall operate a wide variety of automotive and other motorized equipment.

    The superintendent of public works shall prepare written reports for the director of public works and/or the city director of community development and administration as required; and shall assume the responsibilities of the director of public works in his or her absence.

    The superintendent of public works shall perform related work as assigned by the director of public works, the city director of community development and administration the mayor and/or the city council. (Ord. 825 § 1 (part), 1990: prior code § 2-17-3)

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