GENERAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I-II

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, November 14, 2025, through 4:30 PM, Friday, November 28, 2025.

Salary Information:

Grade I - $29.268 - $39.745 Hourly

Grade II - $35.295 - $47.972 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, plans and supervises the work of maintenance and custodial crews, including contracted crews, and performs general building, grounds and/or paved surface maintenance and repair; trains, directs, supervises and evaluates unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and journey level workers performing general repair, cleaning and maintenance activities; determines the work to be performed from plans and specifications or on-site inspection; estimates material and labor costs and orders supplies and materials; develops and maintains safe work practices; establishes operating procedures and work standards; maintains records, prepares reports and may assist in the preparation of the budget; may design and supervise the construction and installation of marine floating structures; may manage the permit process for the City's dredging operations; may supervise a database work order system; may supervise maintenance and operations of public pools; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Three years of paid full-time equivalent, professional experience in general building, grounds and/or paved surface maintenance and repair (including a variety of carpentry, mechanical, painting, custodial, masonry, plumbing, electrical and related work), at least six months of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• A valid California motor vehicle operator license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and materials commonly employed in construction, maintenance, and repair work;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision;
• Knowledge of building codes;
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and materials commonly employed in construction, maintenance, and repair work safely and efficiently;
• Ability to apply the principles and practices of effective supervision;
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work from plans and specifications.

Willingness to work overtime, weekend, and/or holiday hours.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

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

Appraisal Interview................................................................................50%

Written Examination............................................................................................50%

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.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after the close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay 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

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences [LB2]

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

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing-impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. J78BN -26 GMA:LB HR 11/14/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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