Maintenance Operations Supervisor

What is the Role?

The City is seeking a collaborative, well-rounded, and innovative Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and operations of the City streets, storm water systems, sidewalks, facilities and building systems, plumbing and irrigation, landscaping, and parks within the Operations+ Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department. This is a full supervisory-level class in the Maintenance series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized maintenance and repair functions with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work.

The Maintenance Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of the Maintenance team. The Maintenance Operations Supervisor provides technical knowledge on a wide variety of topics including streets, stormwater systems, sidewalks, fleet, HVAC, electrical, facilities, environmental compliance (in particular regarding generators and fuel tanks), landscaping, irrigation, plumbing, and parks. Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating comprehensive maintenance programs, bidding, monitoring and inspecting repair work and service contracts, and extensive procurement administration utilizing the City’s purchasing and contract management systems.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic Public Works leader with a service-first mindset and demonstrated commitment to safety, staff development, training, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computer-based work and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and Excel. The ideal candidate will have worked in or closely with public agencies, preferably in a public works department setting. Individuals who are flexible, confident, curious, open-minded, and solution-oriented will be a good fit for this dynamic role. This role works collaboratively with other divisions within the Public Works Department, other City Departments, outside agencies, and community members. This position plays a pivotal role with overseeing programs, projects, goals, and policies/procedures to provide exceptional service delivery to the community.

City Perks

• CalPERS Retirement: CalPERS Classic members 2.7% @ 55 and PEPRA members 2% @ 62 retirement formula integrated with Social Security; 11% employee contribution.
• Medical/Dental Insurance: Fully paid medical coverage (up to the Kaiser family rate) and dental coverage for employees and their dependents ($38,064 annual value) ; cash in lieu option available at $350 per month.
• Life Insurance: The City pays for basic life insurance up to $100,000.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance: 2/3rds of salary up to the maximum monthly
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offered.
• Holidays: 13 holidays per year, plus 3 floating holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
• Vacation: Vacation ranging from 11 – 33 days per year based on years of service. (Prior public service years may be considered for initial accrual year placement in offer process).
• Sick Leave: Accrued at 8.75 hours per month.
• Administrative Leave: Up to 75 hours per fiscal year (pro-rated for the first year).
• Tuition Reimbursement: Cost reimbursement up to the maximum of $3,500/fiscal year for work related studies
• Bilingual Pay: The City pays $2,600 per year to employees who are bilingual and who have passed a proficiency test provided by the City.
• Alternating Work Schedule: This position typically works 37.5 hours per week with every other Friday off.
• Wellness Program: Access to an array of wellness programs offered by the City such as massage days, fitness and meditation classes, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are We A Match?

• You have demonstrated work experience in the maintenance and operations of municipal facilities and infrastructure.
• You possess strong leadership and coaching skills.
• You possess knowledge of industry related safety regulations, procedures and best practices.
• You posses strong interpersonal skills and enjoy providing excellent customer service to community members and stakeholders.
• You are adaptable, flexible, and offer solutions in ambiguous situations.
• You are able to work in partnership with your colleagues and other Departments.
• You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex problems in collaboration with your team.
• You are detail-orientated and organized to keep track of multiple and varying projects.
• You enjoy contributing to a positive work environment that fosters motivation and engagement.

Tentative interview date: week of November 16th