Maintenance Superintendent

Description

The City of Costa Mesa is seeking an experienced and dedicated Maintenance Superintendent to join our talented Public Works team!

WHY WORK FOR COSTA MESA:

The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live , work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration.

THE POSITION:
There is currently one full-time vacancy assigned to Parks and Landscape Maintenance

Under general direction, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning and supervising the activities and the work of several crews engaged in maintenance operations of the Streets and Fleet, Facilities, or Parks and Landscape sections of the Maintenance Services Division. The current vacancy is in the Parks and Landscape section .

The Maintenance Superintendent is expected to exercise a considerable degree of judgment and discretion in establishing work plans and priorities within guidelines established by regulations, codes, and City policy. Formal and/or functional supervision is exercised over a large group of employees, including subordinate supervisors and skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled staff. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Inspects the maintenance, repair and renovation of City parks and recreational facilities.
• Develops short and long term programs for the improvement of City parks and recreational facilities.
• Provides technical expertise in the area of landscape maintenance, irrigation management, turf maintenance, arboriculture, including the review and recommendations concerning tree removal requests.
• Administers directly and/or through subordinate staff, contracts for urban forestry management, landscape management, vegetation management, lake maintenance or other services related to the operation of a municipal park system.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.

The first application review date will be Friday, March 7, 2025

Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Applications may be rejected if incomplete . Additional documents will not be reviewed during the application evaluation process. If selected to proceed further in the recruitment process, an opportunity to provide work samples, letters of recommendation, etc. will be appropriate during the interview process.

Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.

It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address . Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).

Based upon current and/or future assignments, an employee may be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable and post-accident drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the Department of Transportation Regulations.

Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

Essential Functions

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Plans, organizes and directs activities of assigned section.

Supervises directly, or through subordinate supervisors, all employees engaged in maintenance activities in the assigned section.

Plans and executes a continuing program of long-range preventive maintenance for assigned section.

Prepares specifications, conducts formal and informal bids to secure contract services.

Prepares Requests for Proposals and other related documents to formally and informally obtain bids for services and purchases.

Assists in preparing the Maintenance Services Division annual budget and prepares specifications for maintenance equipment to be purchased.

Orders materials as necessary and reviews requisitions submitted by subordinates prior to submittal for preparation.

Provides technical assistance and advice to subordinates on difficult or unusual problems.

Prepares and maintains computerized equipment and facility management system records and reports.

Prepares or directs the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports.

Represents the City in public meetings as necessary.

Performs related work as required.

For list of additional Essential Functions for each section assignment, click here .

Qualification Guidelines

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by completion of specialized or college-level courses in project management, business administration, public works, construction, engineering, electrical, mechanical, automotive mechanics, and specialized fire equipment repair and maintenance, landscape management, horticulture, arboriculture or related areas. An Associate's degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible experience that includes two (2) years of supervisory and administrative experience in one or more of the following areas: landscape and/or sports turf management; arboriculture; streets, sewers and storm drains construction and maintenance; building facilities maintenance, modification and repair; or automotive, fire and related equipment maintenance, modification and repair; and traffic operations.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License Class C. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

When assigned to the Parks and Landscape section:

Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) as a Certified Arborist is required within twelve months of appointment.

Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) as a Municipal Arborist is desirable.

When assigned to the Streets and Fleet section:

Possession of a valid California Commercial Driver's License, Class B or higher is desirable.

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a preventive maintenance programs; and the knowledge of local, county, state and federal laws and regulations.

Knowledge of general municipal management, public administration, and municipal codes and regulations, including N.P.D.E.S. and OSHA regulations as applicable to public works operations.

Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of assigned section.

Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment including a personal computer and related software applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook and databases.

When assigned to the Parks and Landscape section:

Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in the maintenance, repair and minor construction work of municipal landscaped areas.

Considerable knowledge of urban forestry practices and arboriculture.

Click here for Requisite Knowledge and Skills of Streets and Fleets and Facilities sections.

REQUISITE ABILITIES:

Ability to prepare specifications for projects related to assigned section.

Ability to estimate labor and material costs and make efficient use of the resources and materials at his/her disposal.

Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of a large field of maintenance staff.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the general public.

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.

Supplemental Information

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 - all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification.

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To view 2025 benefit information for all groups, Click Here

New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility.

Employees receive the following health insurance flexible benefits contribution:

• $1,650 monthly

The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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