City of Corona
Maintenance Manager
Join the City of Corona as Our Next Maintenance Manager!
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for public service and operational excellence? The City of Corona is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee and elevate our Utility Maintenance within the City’s Utilities Department. The Utilities Department operates five utilities including Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water, Electric and Solid Waste.
As the Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the city’s utility infrastructure. You’ll manage budgets, optimize workflows, and implement strategic initiatives that keep Corona running smoothly and safely. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a thriving community that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Come lead and innovate in maintaining our city’s utility infrastructure, ensuring a safe and vibrant community for all!
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Leadership with Purpose: Shape the future of Corona’s infrastructure and public utilities.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive environment.
- Innovation-Driven: Leverage technology and data to drive smarter maintenance solutions.
- Community Impact: Your work directly enhances the quality of life for thousands of residents!
We’re Looking for a dynamic, results-oriented professional with:
- A dedication to continuous improvement and achieving high standards.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and motivate teams.
- Utility experience, along with proven expertise in budget preparation and asset management systems.
Education and Experience:
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 a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater systems, streets, lighting, storm drains, parks, fleet, general facilities, or related experience, including two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
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This position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime compensation.
The Application Process
Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Candidates who successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to in-person oral interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of August 11, 2025.
Top scoring candidates from the oral interviews will then be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies. There is currently 1 vacancy for a Maintenance Manager.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan fingerprinting and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
Community
A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour’s travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona’s economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
The Organization
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
The City’s total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $ 422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
To view the essential duties and responsibilities for Maintenance Manager, click here.
To view the essential duties and responsibilities for Maintenance Manager, click here.
To view the essential duties and responsibilities for Maintenance Manager, click here.
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