Public Works Supervisor - Facilities (20682756)

The City of Menlo Park•Menlo Park, CA

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About The Position

The City of Menlo Park is seeking a Public Works Supervisor - Facilities in the Maintenance Division of the Public Works department. The Maintenance Division provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, visits and commutes within the City. The Maintenance Division provides support to all City departments and provides service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to address emergencies during non-working hours. The Maintenance Division is located in the City's Corporation Yard. Under general direction, the Public Works Supervisor - Facilities plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of facilities maintenance staff within the Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division; supervises, plans, coordinates, and reviews maintenance, repair, installation, alteration, and construction activities of City buildings and facilities; improves, maintains, remodels, and renovates City buildings, facilities, and ï¬xtures, including carpentry, plumbing, lighting, and electrical trades areas; and provides responsible technical assistance to the Assistant Public Works Director - Maintenance. Positions at this level use considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Public Works Director - Maintenance in that the latter has management responsibility for all public works maintenance services and operations of the City. A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by vocational training in one or more trades area.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing skilled building repair and maintenance duties, two (2) of which should be in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff engaged in the maintenance, repair, installation, alteration, and construction of City buildings and facilities.
Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching and counseling, and recommend disciplinary actions when needed.
Assist with staff selection, hiring, and promotional processes.
Train staff in work procedures, safety practices, and proper use of tools and equipment; ensure compliance with established standards.
Monitor daily operations and activities of the facilities maintenance unit.
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency; recommend and implement process improvements.
Plan and coordinate facilities maintenance projects, ensuring proper materials, supplies, and staff are available.
Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; prepare procurement documents and participate in bid processes for maintenance and repair projects.
Inspect both in-progress and completed work performed by staff and contractors to ensure accuracy, quality, proper methods, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Ensure all work meets safety regulations, City requirements, and industry best practices.
Perform the most complex maintenance tasks and provide technical guidance to maintenance crews.
Serve as a subject matter expert for facility systems, maintenance procedures, and project coordination.

Benefits

Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,893 per month ($3,039 per month in 2026) towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
Vacation: 88 - 176 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave accrued each year
Holidays: 11 official holidays; 34 hours of floating holiday time per year; 8 "Day of Reflection" hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance
Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park.
A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card.
A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost