Maintenance Supervisor

City of Folsom; Folsom Junction (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Folsom is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for the Parks Maintenance Division. This exempt, Monday–Friday role oversees park, playground, trail, and field maintenance, including irrigation, trees, and safety programs. Strong supervisory skills and municipal work experience are essential.

The ideal candidate will lead in budgeting, project coordination, and performance management, with a focus on safe, attractive parks and trails for the community.

Qualifications

• Supervise maintenance staff by determining workloads, schedules, policies and procedures; evaluate staff and recommend hiring.
• Monitor and participate in projects, inspect contracts and ensure safety & procedures.
• Provide input into operating budgets and monitor expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates; assign workloads and schedules.
• Oversee contracts and coordinate with contractors to ensure quality and safety.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate and communicate with other city departments and sections.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Project coordination

Safety practices

Communication

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture, turf management, parks management, public administration, or closely related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance-management systems

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS, OR BY OCTOBER 18, 2026, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-orientated neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health.

The City of Folsom's Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor to join the Park Maintenance Division. This is an exempt position Monday - Friday, 6:00a.m. - 3:00p.m, and is represented by the FMMG.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced and collaborative parks maintenance professional with progressively responsible experience supervising the maintenance of municipal parks, playgrounds, trails, athletic fields, landscaping, irrigation systems, trees, and related public facilities. The preferred candidate will have at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible parks or public‑works maintenance experience, including supervisory experience in a municipal or other government setting.

The successful candidate will have working knowledge of sports‑turf maintenance and basic knowledge of irrigation systems and controls, tree care, playground safety, and applicable workplace safety requirements. The position also requires strong administrative skills, including budget development and monitoring, contract administration, work planning, project coordination, performance management, and the use of maintenance‑management systems.

We are seeking a proactive and accountable leader who can build a positive team culture, establish clear performance expectations, improve work processes, and successfully guide employees through organizational and operational changes. The ideal candidate will be visible in the field, responsive to the community, and committed to providing safe, attractive, and well‑maintained parks and trails.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This class provides direct and indirect supervision to lower level personnel for a preponderance of the time.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is the first full supervisory level in the Maintenance class series. Duties include both field supervision and inspection of work and office administrative duties in support of the functional area of assignment. Incumbents are expected to exercise initiative and independence in implementing departmental policies, developing effective work processes and solving operational problems. This class is distinguished from management by the latter's broader responsibility to manage all activities of a specific department-wide maintenance program. Maintenance Supervisor is distinguished from the lower level Senior Maintenance Worker by having full supervisory responsibility over both City staff and contractors.

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Supervise maintenance staff by determining workloads and schedules; develop, interpret and implement policies and procedures; evaluate staff and make hiring and termination recommendations; and ensure that staff are trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and participate in operations in assigned sections including inspecting projects, developing and implementing modifications and improvements, recommending specifications and scheduling for contracts, negotiating prices and inspecting contractor's work to ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Answer questions and provide information related to projects including resolving problems, approving expenditures, responding to and resolving complaints, and providing technical expertise in the area of assignment.
• Interact professionally with the public, vendors and city staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships and works in cooperation with the management team to effectively meet departmental objectives.
• Provide input into the development of the operating budget for the assigned area of responsibility; order materials and supplies; assist in the monitoring and tracking of expenditures for the section.
• Coordinate section activities with other sections, programs, and departments, including scheduling and resolving service requests
• Coordinate and inspect work performed by contractors.
• Assist in the selection of staff; perform periodic evaluations of subordinates and recommend and implement discipline as required.
• Ensure that safety training is provided to staff and that proper safety practices are followed.
• Ensure compliance with City specifications and required performance standards.
• Respond to emergencies as requested; coordinate activities with other responders; direct the work of staff and utilization of resources to effect repair and ensure the safety of the community.
• May perform a variety of field maintenance tasks, depending upon experience and level of certification.
• Prepare records related to the work performed and materials and supplies used; enter invoices in the computerized purchasing system.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the division's budgets.
• Coordinate work and projects with contractors and/or other City departments.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Understand and conduct Utility Service Alert notifications.
• In the absence of the Manager, this position may be assigned to act in the capacity of the Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Essential Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of work scheduling.
• Safety and maintenance practices in assigned area.
• Methods, materials, practices, equipment, and tools used in assigned area.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work.
• Computer equipment and software applicable to program administration.
• Principles and practices of project development, management and administration.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Common word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Ability to:

• Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate subordinates.
• Plan and organize the work of subordinate personnel engaged in maintenancework.
• Operate equipment used in assigned area.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and landscape plans.

Education:

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of full-time experience as a Senior MaintenanceWorker in the City of Folsom in the designated or similar functional area.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in designated or similar functional area that included one (1) year of lead work or supervisory responsibilities.
• A bachelor's degree in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture, turf management, parks management, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the qualifying parks maintenance experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM)
• Certified Arborist

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by‑case basis.

At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits, designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Qualified Applicators Certificate or License for pesticide application
• California Class "A" Drivers License
• California Commercial "B" Drivers License with tanker and airbrake endorsements or with passenger endorsement