STREET LANDSCAPING SUPERVISOR I-II

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Long Beach is seeking a supervisor for landscape and tree maintenance, irrigation systems, and pest control on public streets and grounds. You will lead crews, assign tasks, and enforce safety procedures while ensuring quality workmanship.

The role requires coordinating with contractors, maintaining records, and reporting on labor, materials, and safety compliance. A California license and experience in supervisory duties are preferred.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ornamental horticulture, arboriculture, pest control and safety practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Working knowledge of City supported databases, work order systems, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance and pest control on public streets and grounds.
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of employees engaged in trimming, pruning, spraying, planting and removing trees and landscape plantings; instruct in use of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Establish operating procedures and work standards; develop safe working practices and enforce safety rules incl. traffic control measures.
• Evaluate and estimate job requirements, labor and material needs; ensure supplies and equipment are provided.
• Interview, select, train, evaluate and discipline subordinates; maintain records and prepare reports.
• Monitor contract compliance and respond to inquiries regarding contract activities.

Skills

Ornamental horticulture

Arboriculture

Pest control

Safety practices

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Databases

Work order systems

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Tools

City databases

Job description

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $29.545 - $40.173 Hourly

Grade II - $30.316 - $41.172 Hourly

Under general direction, supervises landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance and pest control on public streets and grounds; plans, assigns and supervises the work of employees engaged in trimming, pruning, spraying, planting and removing trees and landscape plantings; instructs employees in proper use and application of pesticides, fertilizers, tools and related landscape, weed abatement and tree maintenance equipment; establishes operating procedures and work standards; develops and maintains safe working practices and enforces safety rules and regulations including traffic control measures; evaluates and estimates job requirements, labor and material needs; ensures that employees are properly supplied with materials, tools and equipment; interviews, selects, trains, evaluates and disciplines subordinates; maintains records; prepares reports; monitors contract compliance which includes ensuring contractors fulfill contract obligations and responding to inquiries regarding contract activities; performs other related duties as required.

A minimum of three (3) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience equivalent to the job duties in any one of the following positions: Gardener, Park Maintenance Supervisor, Power Equipment Repair Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Senior Equipment Operator, and/or Tree Trimmer, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity. For more information on any of the positions.

Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of ornamental horticulture, arboriculture, pest control and safety practices;
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to operate a computer;
• Working knowledge of City supported databases, work order systems, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.

Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and respond to emergency callbacks.

A valid motor operator's license and a current DMV driving record is required by hiring department at the time of the selection. A valid California Commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license is required within six months of appointment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Valid California Commercial Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License; Certified Arborist Certification; Pest Control Advisor License.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application............................Qualifying

Appraisal Interview.................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

Examinations are administered in English unless otherwise specified in the job bulletin. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at [phone]. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at [phone]. For hearing impaired, call [phone].

J.O.B. J90NN-27 SLS: ET HR APPROVAL 10/09/2026