What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR position at City of El Cerrito?
The annual salary range is $89,112 to $116,952. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. A 3% Cost of Living Adjustment has been approved for each July 2026 and July 2027. Successful candidates are also eligible for merit increases upon excellent performance.
What is the Role?
The City is recruiting to fill (1) Full-Time vacancy as Maintenance Operations Supervisor. This is a full supervisory-level class in the Maintenance series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized maintenance and repair functions with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. The Maintenance Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of the Maintenance team, and provides technical support in a variety of areas. The ideal candidate will advocate for staff development, training, coaching, mentoring, and have a strong sense of supervisory skills. Individuals who are flexible, confident, curious, open-minded and are a problem solver are ideal for this dynamic role. This role works collaboratively with other divisions within the Public Works Department, other City Departments, outside agencies, and community members. This position plays a pivotal role with overseeing programs, projects, goals, and policies/procedures within the division to provide exceptional service delivery.
The City and the Public Works Director are seeking an ambitious leader with a service first mindset and eagerness for innovation and continuous improvement. Furthermore, the Maintenance Operations Supervisor oversees the maintenance and operations of City streets, storm water systems, sidewalks, facilities, landscapes, and parks within a Division of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating comprehensive maintenance programs, monitoring and inspecting repair work and service contracts, and ensuring quality and efficiency across projects.
City Perks
- CalPERS Retirement: CalPERS Classic members 2.7% @ 55 and PEPRA members 2% @ 62 retirement formula integrated with Social Security; 11% employee contribution.
- Medical Insurance: Fully paid health and dental premiums for employees and dependents (up to the Kaiser family rate); cash in lieu option available at $350 per month.
- Dental: The City contributes full cost of family coverage under the Delta Dental Plan
- Life Insurance: The City pays for basic life insurance up to $100,000.
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance: 2/3rds of salary up to the maximum monthly
- Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental life insurance, deferred compensation plans and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- Holidays: 13 holidays per year, plus 3 floating holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
- Vacation: Vacation ranging from 11 to 33 days per year based on years of service.
- Sick Leave: Accrued at 8.75 hours per month.
- Administrative Leave: Up to 75 hours per fiscal year (pro-rated for new hires).
- Tuition Reimbursement: Cost reimbursement up to the maximum of $3,500/fiscal year for work related studies
- Bilingual Pay: The City pays $2,600 per year to employees who are bilingual and who have passed a proficiency test provided by the City.
- Alternating Work Schedule: This position typically works 37.5 hours per week with every other Friday off.
- Wellness Program: Access to an array of wellness programs offered by the City such as massage days, fitness and meditation classes, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Are We A Match?
- You are excited to manage and lead a dynamic team!
- You are adaptable, flexible, and offer solutions in ambiguous situations.
- You are able to work in partnership with your colleagues and other Departments, to make sure their needs are met, also having great interpersonal skills!
- You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges; can problem solve, and think “outside the box” to achieve results.
- You are detail-orientated and organized to keep track of multiple and varying projects.
- You enjoy contributing to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and engagement of division staff.
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff completing the streets, parks, landscapes, facilities, and storm drain maintenance, repair, and cleaning activities in a Division of the Public Works Department; trains staff in work procedures; reviews and approves timesheets, evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
Ensures a safe work environment, follows the City Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, sets-up safety training and procedures.
Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
Coordinates work with other divisions and outside agencies.
Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
Provides staff assistance to management; prepares written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
Uses work management system to generate, assign, and close-out work orders and generates work order summary reports.
Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to service requests and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
Instructs, supervises, and inspects, the work of maintenance and repair activities; assists in the coordination of maintenance projects including the patching and repair of streets and the removal or repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; assists in the removal and replacement of traffic control devices.
Instructs, supervises, inspects, the work of park maintenance and repair activities including landscaping, playground equipment maintenance, graffiti, and trash removal.
Supervises and inspects routine cleaning and minor maintenance of City facilities and buildings.
Oversees outsourced repair and maintenance of public works vehicles and equipment.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the Division Manager and other management staff.
Schedules and inspects performance of service contractors for completion and addresses related concerns; secures quotes and monitors contracts related to maintenance and repair projects; reviews estimates and approves contract repair work.
Prepares purchase orders; maintains inventories of materials, supplies, and tools; keeps records of time, materials, supplies, equipment, and work performed.
Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in supervision and maintenance, construction, landscape, or horticulture.
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal streets, parks, facilities, or landscape construction, repair, and maintenance. Two (2) years of lead experience in a municipal, construction industry or similar setting. Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
- Principles and practices of leadership.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
- Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public works and parks maintenance programs.
- Principles and practices of contract administration, management, and record keeping.
- Methods, materials, equipment, and standard practices employed in construction and maintenance operations, preventative techniques.
- Techniques for providing a high-level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
- Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
- Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions.
- Plan, organize, and schedule various maintenance, construction, and repair projects.
- Perform streets, parks, and storm drain maintenance and repairs.
- Coordinate response to public works emergencies outside of regular business hours.
- Ensure compliance with complex regulatory requirements related to facilities, maintenance, and safety.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Administer contracts for maintenance activities.
- Plan, assign, and inspect the work performed by employees and contractors.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed.
- Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including various cultural and social ethnic groups; effectively handle and resolve confrontation situations; coordinate work activities with those of other city departments as appropriate.
THE COMMUNITY
Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of around 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.
THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Public Works Department is to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain public facilities and infrastructure and programs that support the quality of life for the citizens of El Cerrito in a way that ensures an economically and environmentally sustainable future. The Public Works Department consists of two Divisions: the Engineering Division and the Operations and Environmental Services Division (OESD). OESD operates from the Recycling Environmental Resource Center (RERC) and the Corporation Yard, and provides services for the maintenance of public facilities, infrastructure, and landscaping; waste management; and environmental sustainability programs and compliance.
For more information, please visit the City's Human Resources page: https://www.el-cerrito.org/126/Human-Resources
Salary Schedules: https://www.el-cerrito.org/228/Salary-Benefits
Benefit Guide: https://www.el-cerrito.org/DocumentCenter/View/21447/2025-City-of-El-Cerrito-Benefit-Guide
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: See Class Spec
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Salary : $89,112 - $116,952
