Utility/Maintenance Supervisor

This is a continuous recruitment to fill one current vacancy. Apply immediately as this recruitment may close without any advanced notice.

The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday) not including overtime or on call shifts.

Effective July 1, 2024, new hires will receive a hiring bonus of $10,000.00. This bonus will be paid in three installments:

1. $4,000.00 will be paid on the first paycheck following the Employee’s hire.

2. $3,000.00 will be paid on the first paycheck after successfully completing the Employee’s probationary period.

3. $3,000.00 will be paid the first paycheck after forty-two (42) months of continued employment as a Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.

The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events.

The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of public works related projects and responsibilities.

Come be a part of our family and see what makes La Palma a nice place to live and work!

Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the operation, repair, maintenance of City water systems, City facilities, parks, grounds, and open spaces; maintains and/or repairs conducts repairs and provide construction oversight of City streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, traffic systems and rights-of-way; assists in the preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects; performs inspection duties and assists in the coordination of public works projects; and performs related duties as required.

This is a single-position class with oversight of the Utilities and Maintenance divisions. Duties include performing both technical and difficult maintenance tasks; may assist in the preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects; perform inspection duties; and assist in the coordination of miscellaneous public works projects. Successful performance of the work requires considerable use of independent judgment and initiative, particularly in the event of emergency situations.