Job Description

Posting number: 2649

Department: Public Works Department

Job classification: Maintenance Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Public Works, Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Examples of duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead and guide work crews in performing a range of maintenance tasks, from street repairs to park facility upkeep. Provide technical direction and training to less experienced staff.
• Safety & Inspections: Perform accident investigations related to injuries associated with City infrastructure, inspect contractors' work, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Operational Excellence: Operate and direct the use of medium and heavy-duty motorized equipment, manage vendor relationships, and oversee the maintenance and improvement of City infrastructure.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency calls, take appropriate action, and assist other crews as needed to maintain public safety and infrastructure integrity.
• Administrative Duties: Handle injury claims, participate in depositions, provide testimony, prepare performance evaluations, and manage records and reports related to maintenance activities.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of construction, repair, and maintenance techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to lead, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, traffic control procedures, and USA Dig-Alert practices.
• Proficiency in using modern business tools, including computers and relevant software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service.

Why Join Us? This is an advanced journey-level position that offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community by maintaining and improving public spaces and infrastructure.

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will work with a dedicated team, use your skills to tackle complex challenges, and help create a safe and vibrant environment for all residents.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the progress of our city, we encourage you to apply today!

Experience the rewards of your hard work—comprehensive benefits, including upcoming COLAs, that support your well-being, growth, and success!

3% increase in base effective 6/20/27If you’re ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the betterment of our City, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

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.

Experience

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible skilled journey-level experience in public works maintenance, repair, and construction at a level equivalent to the City’s Street Maintenance Worker II class, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Commercial Class “A” or Class “B” California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Forklift Operator certification, to be maintained throughout employment.

Supplemental information

Employees work outdoors in various conditions, including exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, road hazards, and hazardous substances like chemicals and fumes. They may also face mechanical or electrical dangers and work in confined spaces. Interaction with upset staff or the public while enforcing policies is possible. Additionally, employees may need to work extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Application Process:

• Competitive review of qualifications and experience.
• Examination may include a written test, qualifications review, or oral examination.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply now and become a vital part of our team

Employees work outdoors in various conditions, including exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, road hazards, and hazardous substances like chemicals and fumes. They may also face mechanical or electrical dangers and work in confined spaces. Interaction with upset staff or the public while enforcing policies is possible. Additionally, employees may need to work extended hours, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.