Maintenance Supervisor

*To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply at our Calopps Website: https://www.calopps.org/newark/job-20782135

The City is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be an integral part of the Maintenance Division in the Public Works Department. The Supervisor will work with the Maintenance leadership team to plan, direct and supervise a wide variety of tasks related to one or more of the Division's four sections - streets, fleet and equipment, buildings and facilities, and landscape and parks.

Landscape and Parks Maintenance Supervisor:

Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate landscape, parks, and urban forestry maintenance operations, including the citywide installation, repair, and maintenance of landscaped areas, irrigation, plumbing, parks, trees, playground equipment, athletic fields, and medians; administer related service contracts and service Landscape Maintenance Districts; supervise and monitor the planting, cultivation, pruning, mowing, care, and treatment of shrubs, flowers, groundcover, turf, and trees; assess and make recommendations for street and park tree and landscaping modifications and removals;. manage the tree permit process and evaluate tree removal permit applications, Urban Forest Management Plan and Weed Abatement Program in coordination with Fire Prevention Services; oversee the safe application of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals; carry out assigned Clean Water Permit responsibilities; and perform related duties as assigned. Serve as City Arborist.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in one or more of the following: building and facilities maintenance, fleet and equipment maintenance, landscape and parks maintenance, urban forestry, or streets maintenance. The experience must include two (2) years of lead responsibility or other qualifying higher level public works maintenance experience.

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) required
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist certification required
• Possession of Qualified Applicator License (QAL) required within six (6) months of appointment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Lead the team that keeps Newark’s 15 parks, sport play facilities, and citywide landscaped spaces safe, healthy, and ready for the community to enjoy. The ideal candidate is a confident, hands‑on experienced leader with proven experience in landscape and parks maintenance. You know how to establish clear maintenance procedures, create maintenance schedules, and put effective processes in place that support consistent, high‑quality work. You provide training, reinforce safe work practices, and guide the care of parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, landscaped areas, irrigation systems, and trees while also serving as City Arborist and coordinating key projects and service contracts.

The ideal candidate will exemplify the City’s PRIDE values—Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement—in their leadership and professional responsibilities. They will deliver outstanding Personal Service in a courteous and professional manner. Their Resourcefulness will be evident in their ability to manage complex projects. With a focus on Innovation, they will drive improvements in project delivery and engineering practices. They will embrace Diversity by fostering inclusivity and respect in all interactions with staff, contractors, and the community. Through active Engagement, they will build strong partnerships, mentor team members, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
• Employee only: $1,026
• Employee + 1 dependent: $2,049
• Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,706

If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.

• Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
• General Leave: 184 to 264 hours of general leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Up to 80 hours of general leave may be converted to pay per fiscal year.
• Management Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
• Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 policy.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 lifetime benefit
• Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
• Health Allowance: $100/month
• Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
• Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members have free use of the gym, exercise equipment and aquatic facilities at the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

*To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply at our Calopps Website: https://www.calopps.org/newark/job-20782135

An application, resume, and cover letter must be submitted through CalOpps by November 2, 2026 at 10:00am. The best qualified candidates will be invited to panel interview. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and medical evaluation.

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at calopps@newarkca,gov for accommodation requests.

The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

The City of Newark is a Certified Age Friendly Employer recognized by the Age Friendly Institute.

Pay: $68.86 - $83.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person