Maintenance Contract Inspector

City of San Clemente; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Clemente is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable Maintenance Contract Inspector to oversee outdoor maintenance quality across parks, beaches, landscapes, and public spaces. You will monitor contractors, review invoices, manage irrigation systems, and ensure safety and contract compliance in a dynamic field setting.

Ideal candidates have experience in parks, beaches, landscape maintenance, and contract coordination, with strong communication skills to interact with contractors,

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in parks, beaches or landscape maintenance, including one year in lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect City parks, beaches, streetscapes, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
• Oversee and monitor the work of outside maintenance contractors.
• Help administer maintenance contracts and track contractor performance.
• Review invoices and records related to contracted maintenance work.
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve maintenance-related concerns.
• Program, monitor, and troubleshoot centralized irrigation systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and construction projects within the Beaches and Parks Division.
• Prepare specifications, estimate costs, order supplies, and maintain project records.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work when needed.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, pressure washers, and other tools.
• Support graffiti removal, sign installation, light carpentry, and emergency call-outs.
• Assist in the maintenance, care, and inspection of the Citys urban forest.
• Administer the maintenance contracts; oversee and ensure the adherence to contract regulations and bindings agreements; advise Beaches & Parks Maintenance Manager of administrative activities.
• Oversee, inspect, monitor and assign the work of outside contractors responsible for upkeep and maintenance of City parks, beaches, and landscaped areas; ensure parks, beaches and streets are properly maintained, make recommendations to the assigned supervisor as appropriate.
• Review and initially approve the payment of bills for contractual work; maintain records on contractors’ performances; prepare invoices; forward to appropriate staff for final approval of payment.
• Perform various skilled and semi-skilled construction and repair functions related to assigned areas of specialization; operate forklifts, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks and pressure washer, as needed for ongoing and emergency call-outs; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Program, operate and monitor centralized irrigation systems; troubleshoot operational problems and errors; make adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepare specifications and estimate costs for work projects; order equipment and supplies related to areas supported; monitor actual costs charged.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of construction and maintenance projects for specific Beaches and Parks Division projects.
• Perform a variety of record keeping functions; prepare correspondence, memos and related documents.
• Perform light carpentry; remove graffiti and install signs as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Contract oversight

Public communication

Record keeping

Field inspections

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Backhoes

Loaders

Dump trucks

Pressure washers

Job description

Maintenance Contract Inspect

The City of San Clemente is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and service-minded Maintenance Contractor Inspector to support the upkeep of the City's parks, beaches, landscapes, streetscapes, and public spaces.

This position plays an important role in ensuring outside contractors perform quality maintenance work in accordance with City standards, contract requirements, safety expectations, and community needs. The ideal candidate will bring experience in parks, beaches, landscape maintenance, irrigation, contract coordination, and field inspections, along with the ability to communicate effectively with contractors, City staff, and members of the public.

If you take pride in well-maintained public spaces, enjoy field-based work, and want to help preserve the beauty and usability of San Clemente's parks and coastal amenities, this may be a great opportunity for you.

In this role, you may:

• Inspect City parks, beaches, streetscapes, landscaped areas, and related facilities
• Oversee and monitor the work of outside maintenance contractors
• Help administer maintenance contracts and track contractor performance
• Review invoices and records related to contracted maintenance work
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve maintenance-related concerns
• Program, monitor, and troubleshoot centralized irrigation systems
• Coordinate maintenance and construction projects within the Beaches and Parks Division
• Prepare specifications, estimate costs, order supplies, and maintain project records
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work when needed
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, pressure washers, and other tools
• Support graffiti removal, sign installation, light carpentry, and emergency call-outs
• Assist in the maintenance, care, and inspection of the City's urban forest

Essential and other important functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer the maintenance contracts; oversee and ensure the adherence to contract regulations and bindings agreements; advise Beaches & Parks Maintenance Manager of administrative activities.

• Oversee, inspect, monitor and assign the work of outside contractors responsible for upkeep and maintenance of City parks, beaches, and landscaped areas; ensure parks, beaches and streets are properly maintained, make recommendations to the assigned supervisor as appropriate.
• Review and initially approve the payment of bills for contractual work; maintain records on contractors’ performances; prepare invoices; forward to appropriate staff for final approval of payment.
• Perform various skilled and semi-skilled construction and repair functions related to assigned areas of specialization; operate forklifts, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks and pressure washer, as needed for ongoing and emergency call-outs; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Program, operate and monitor centralized irrigation systems; troubleshoot operational problems and errors; make adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Prepare specifications and estimate costs for work projects; order equipment and supplies related to areas supported; monitor actual costs charged.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of construction and maintenance projects for specific Beaches and Parks Division projects.
• Perform a variety of record keeping functions; prepare correspondence, memos and related documents.
• Perform light carpentry; remove graffiti and install signs as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Has experience in parks, beaches, landscape, irrigation, or facility maintenance
  • Has specific knowledge and experience in maintaining and inspecting urban forests
• Understands contract oversight, field inspections, and contractor coordination
• Takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces
• Can identify maintenance needs and recommend practical solutions
• Communicates professionally with contractors, coworkers, supervisors, and the public
• Is organized and able to maintain accurate records, invoices, and documentation
• Can work independently in the field and manage changing priorities
• Understands safety practices related to maintenance, equipment, landscaping, and public spaces
• Is comfortable working outdoors in various weather and field conditions
• Wants to help keep San Clemente's parks, beaches, and landscapes beautiful and welcoming

Experience

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in parks, beaches or landscape maintenance, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.

Education/Training

High School Diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by specialized technical training in landscape maintenance or a related field.

Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CA driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, an appropriate, valid California Qualified Applicator's certificate, depending upon the position assignment and work needs.

For more information, you can review the full Classification Specification: here.

Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, acceptable identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant education and experience.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process.
• The selection process will consist of an Oral Interview weighted at 100%.
• An eligibility list will be established and may be used to fill future vacancies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Work involves working within an indoor office, laboratory environment, water treatment plants, and water operations facilities. Work involves exposure to water, mud, sewage, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, traffic, chemicals, machinery, dirt, vibration head, cold and dampness; exposure to biological hazardous environments. Work may take place in inclement weather conditions; at elevated heights on scaffolding and/or ladders; within confined spaces, underground, on slippery or uneven surfaces; and/or around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Requirements

Essential functions require:

• Strenuous and manual tasks for prolonged periods of time
• Operating motorized vehicles and heavy equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy items
• Standing, walking, or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment, handle files and documents.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• Visual acuity to see/read documents and computer screen and to read instrumentation dials, measures devices, or other related components

Please contact Cara Morin at [phone] or [e-mail].

As an equal opportunity employer, the City strongly encourages people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.