Job Description

Location

37440 Filbert Street Newark, 94560

Description

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. The initial assignment will be supervising the landscape and parks sections. 

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:

Education :

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent 

Experience:

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 or streets maintenance, including two (2) years of lead responsibility or other qualifying higher level public works maintenance experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• When responsible for the Landscape and Parks section: 

a. Playground Safety, Pest Control Advisor and/or Arborist certificates may be required within

twelve months of assignment.

• When responsible for the Fleet and Equipment section: 

a. M1 and/or Class A driver license with tank endorsement may be required within twelve months

of assignment.

Job Announcement URL: 

https://www.newark.org/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

Job Description URL: 

https://www.newark.org/home/showpublisheddocument/10191/638434299298530000

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate would be a natural fit to our dedicated maintenance team who is committed to enhancing the safety and beauty of our City and its infrastructure.  We are on the look out for a team member who encourages and supports their staff to succeed and thrives on seeking progressive approaches to improve operations.

A true team player, our ideal candidate isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and dive into tasks, all the while demonstrating strong organizational, communication, and initiative.  They consistently exhibit leadership skills, understanding the importance of collaboration and establishing trust. They also model positive conduct and approach challenges with a creative problem-solving mindset.

The ideal candidate will work with PRIDE (Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement) as part of Newark's dynamic team!

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply for this position and be a part of the City of Newark's diverse workforce!

Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $121,596-$147,804

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: $913
  • Employee + 1 dependent: $1,826
  • Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,412

If employee declines any or part of the City's cafeteria plan, employee may receive up to $450 cash-in-lieu per month. Any cash out 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: 13 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

   

You may review the Compensation and Benefit Plan on our website for additional details:  

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Special Instructions

To be considered for this position, an application, resume, and cover letter must be submitted through CalOpps by 5:00pm,  July 23, 2024. The most qualified candidates will be invited to panel interviews. Successful candidates would be invited for department interviews, date TBD. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and medical evaluation. 

We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newark.org as early as possible 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. 

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(510)578-4267

Contact email: 

HR@newark.org

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