Maintenance Supervisor

City of Newark; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newark is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Landscape and Parks team within the Public Works Department. You will plan, organize, and supervise maintenance operations across city parks, irrigation, trees, fields, and facilities while coordinating contracts and arborist activities.

The ideal candidate brings lead experience, knowledge of urban forestry, and a commitment to safety and community service. The role reports to the Maintenance Division and supports City PRIDE values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of public works maintenance experience with two years in lead role.
• QAC certification required; ISA Arborist certification required.
• QAL license required within six months of appointment.
• Possession of valid driver license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate landscape, parks, and urban forestry maintenance operations.
• Administer service contracts and oversee citywide landscaping and irrigation programs.
• Lead a team to develop maintenance procedures and schedules for parks, trees, fields, and facilities.
• Ensure safe work practices and coordinate with Fire Prevention and other divisions.

Skills

Lead responsibility

Training

Project management

Safe work practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ISA Arborist certification

Qualifying certifications: QAC

Job description

The City is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be an integral part of the Maintenance Division in the Public Works Department. The Supervisor will work with the Maintenance leadership team to plan, direct and supervise a wide variety of tasks related to one or more of the Division's four sections - streets, fleet and equipment, buildings and facilities, and landscape and parks.

Landscape and Parks Maintenance Supervisor:

Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate landscape, parks, and urban forestry maintenance operations, including the citywide installation, repair, and maintenance of landscaped areas, irrigation, plumbing, parks, trees, playground equipment, athletic fields, and medians; administer related service contracts and service Landscape Maintenance Districts; supervise and monitor the planting, cultivation, pruning, mowing, care, and treatment of shrubs, flowers, groundcover, turf, and trees; assess and make recommendations for street and park tree and landscaping modifications and removals;. manage the tree permit process and evaluate tree removal permit applications, Urban Forest Management Plan and Weed Abatement Program in coordination with Fire Prevention Services; oversee the safe application of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals; carry out assigned Clean Water Permit responsibilities; and perform related duties as assigned. Serve as City Arborist.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combinationof experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in one or more of the following: building and facilities maintenance, fleet and equipment maintenance, landscape and parks maintenance, urban forestry, or streets maintenance. The experience must include two (2) years of lead responsibility or other qualifying higher level public works maintenance experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) required
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist certification required
• Possession of Qualified Applicator License (QAL) required within six (6) months of appointment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Lead the team that keeps Newark’s 15 parks, sport play facilities, and citywide landscaped spaces safe, healthy, and ready for the community to enjoy. The ideal candidate is a confident, hands‑on experienced leader with proven experience in landscape and parks maintenance. You know how to establish clear maintenance procedures, create maintenance schedules, and put effective processes in place that support consistent, high‑quality work. You provide training, reinforce safe work practices, and guide the care of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, irrigation systems, and trees while also serving as City Arborist and coordinating key projects and service contracts.

The ideal candidatewill exemplify the City’s PRIDE values—Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement—in their leadership and professional responsibilities. They will deliver outstanding Personal Service in a courteous and professional manner. Their Resourcefulness will be evident in their ability to manage complex projects. With a focus on Innovation, they will drive improvements in project delivery and engineering practices. They will embrace Diversity by fostering inclusivity and respect in all interactions with staff, contractors, and the community. Through active Engagement, they will build strong partnerships, mentor team members, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at calopps@newarkca,gov for accommodation requests.

The City of Newarkis committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

The City of Newark is a Certified Age Friendly Employer recognized by the Age Friendly Institute