Street Landscaping Supervisor I-Ii

City of Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Accepting online applications only. Apply online beginning on Friday, October 9, 2026 through Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 P.M. This position involves supervising landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance, and pest control on public streets and grounds. The role includes planning, assigning, and supervising the work of employees engaged in various landscaping and tree care activities. The supervisor will also instruct employees on the proper use of pesticides, fertilizers, tools, and equipment, establish operating procedures and work standards, and develop and maintain safe working practices, including traffic control measures. Responsibilities also include evaluating job requirements, estimating labor and material needs, ensuring employees are supplied with necessary resources, and managing personnel functions such as interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, and disciplining subordinates. The role requires maintaining records, preparing reports, and monitoring contract compliance, including ensuring contractors meet their obligations and responding to related inquiries. The position may also involve performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience equivalent to the job duties in any one of the following positions: Gardener, Park Maintenance Supervisor, Power Equipment Repair Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Senior Equipment Operator, and/or Tree Trimmer.
Including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing.
Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date.
Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Working knowledge of ornamental horticulture, arboriculture, pest control and safety practices.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a computer.
Working knowledge of City supported databases, work order systems, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and respond to emergency callbacks.
A valid motor operator's license and a current DMV driving record is required by hiring department at the time of the selection.
A valid California Commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license is required within six months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Valid California Commercial Class B Motor Vehicle Operator's License
Certified Arborist Certification
Pest Control Advisor License
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

Supervises landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance and pest control on public streets and grounds.
Plans, assigns and supervises the work of employees engaged in trimming, pruning, spraying, planting and removing trees and landscape plantings.
Instructs employees in proper use and application of pesticides, fertilizers, tools and related landscape, weed abatement and tree maintenance equipment.
Establishes operating procedures and work standards.
Develops and maintains safe working practices and enforces safety rules and regulations including traffic control measures.
Evaluates and estimates job requirements, labor and material needs.
Ensures that employees are properly supplied with materials, tools and equipment.
Interviews, selects, trains, evaluates and disciplines subordinates.
Maintains records and prepares reports.
Monitors contract compliance which includes ensuring contractors fulfill contract obligations and responding to inquiries regarding contract activities.
Performs other related duties as required.