MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

City-of-El-Cerrit; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Bilingual Pay

Alternating Work Schedule

Wellness Program

Job summary

City of El Cerrito is hiring a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to lead a diverse maintenance team across streets, parks, facilities, and stormwater systems. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, planning, and contract oversight within the Public Works Department.

The successful candidate will coordinate programs, monitor performance, and support service delivery to the community. Hybrid or flexible arrangements are possible based on city policy.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with supervision/maintenance training.
• Four years of increasingly responsible municipal streets, parks, facilities or landscape maintenance experience.
• Two years of lead/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and review maintenance work for streets, parks, facilities, and storm drains.
• Oversee contracts, bids, and procurement for maintenance projects.
• Ensure safety compliance and accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budget management

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

12th grade + supervision training

4 years municipal maintenance

2 years lead experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Join our team as a Maintenance Operations Supervisor and lead a skilled maintenance team in ensuring the safety and functionality of City infrastructure, facilities, and parks!

The annual salary range is $91,776 to $120,468. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. A 3% Cost of Living Adjustment has been approved for July 2027. Successful candidates are also eligible for merit increases upon excellent performance.

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

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff completing the streets, parks, landscapes, facilities, and storm drain maintenance, repair, and cleaning activities in a Division of the Public Works Department; trains staff in work procedures; reviews and approves timesheets, evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
• Ensures a safe work environment, follows the City Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, sets-up safety training and procedures.
• Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
• Provides staff assistance to management; prepares written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Uses work management system to generate, assign, and close-out work orders and generates work order summary reports.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to service requests and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Instructs, supervises, and inspects, the work of maintenance and repair activities; assists in the coordination of maintenance projects including the patching and repair of streets and the removal or repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; assists in the removal and replacement of traffic control devices.
• Instructs, supervises, inspects, the work of park maintenance and repair activities including landscaping, playground equipment maintenance, graffiti, and trash removal.
• Supervises and inspects routine cleaning and minor maintenance of City facilities and buildings.
• Oversees outsourced repair and maintenance of public works vehicles and equipment.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Division Manager and other management staff.
• Schedules and inspects performance of service contractors for completion and addresses related concerns; secures quotes and monitors contracts related to maintenance and repair projects; reviews estimates and approves contract repair work.
• Prepares purchase orders; maintains inventories of materials, supplies, and tools; keeps records of time, materials, supplies, equipment, and work performed.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in supervision and maintenance, construction, landscape, or horticulture.

Experience

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal streets, parks, facilities, or landscape construction, repair, and maintenance. Two (2) years of lead experience in a municipal, construction industry or similar setting. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of employee supervision and leadership, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of public works and parks maintenance programs, including contract administration, management, and record keeping.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and standard practices employed in construction and maintenance operations, preventative techniques.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, develop, assign, and evaluate staff and contractors; inspect work and provide objective, constructive feedback.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Plan, organize, and schedule various maintenance, construction, and repair projects, including streets, parks, storm drains and related infrastructure.
• Coordinateresponse to public works emergencies outside of regular business hours.
• Ensure compliance with complex regulatory requirements related to facilities, maintenance, and safety.
• Prepare, administer, and maintain accurate reports/records, logs, correspondence, contracts, and other written materials related to maintenance activities.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, usingappropriate Englishgrammar and syntax.