Maintenance Supervisor - Arborist/Right-of-Way

Description

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

We are excited to announce that the City of Tustin is now accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Supervisor - Arborist/Right-of-Way overseeing the City’s tree and plant care programs as well as street operations. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading division-wide initiatives and projects, including annual maintenance, inspection, corrective maintenance, pest management, storm and tree failure response, inventory management, contract development and management, resource coordination, and budget development and monitoring. The City’s street operation includes replacement of signs, sidewalk maintenance, street sweeping, and minor street repairs such as filling potholes. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert and accomplished project manager focused on delivering results. They are self-motivated and enthusiastic, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills are required as this position will represent the City of Tustin on committees, deliver presentations, provide training, write reports, and collaborate with outside organizations and the public.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Individuals who are best qualified will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. All candidates who pass the panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides direct supervision to maintenance staff in the area of assignment; plans, organizes, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel; coaches, motivates, mentors, and trains staff; recommends employee recognition and discipline

• Plans, organizes and oversees the work of contract staff in the area of assignment; provides direction and ensures that work is performed according to established safety and quality standards

• Performs inspections of work completed and work in progress; identifies safety hazards and monitors work quality; evaluates work methods and activities and recommends improvements to policies and procedures

• Assists with the development of the annual operating budget in the area of assignment; administers and monitors budget; purchases materials and supplies

• Prepares and administers contracts and service agreements for contract maintenance staff and Capital Improvement Projects; prepares specifications and scope of work; recommends selection of contracts; reviews and verifies contractor invoices

• Coordinates work with contractors, vendors, and other City divisions and departments

• Responds to emergency call-outs for traffic accidents, spills, damage to public facilities, and public disasters; responds to calls and complaints related to area of assignment

• Assists with performing the most difficult and technically complex work in the area of assignment

• Conducts safety training and explains proper use of tools and equipment

• Prepares various reports on operations and activities; prepares correspondence and procedural manuals; maintains records and logs

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes :

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in automotive maintenance, facility maintenance, horticulture, landscape architecture, street maintenance, or other field specifically related to area of assignment; and five (5) years of journey level maintenance experience in the area of assignment, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Possession of a valid Arborist's Certificate from the International Society of Arborists.

Special Requirements:

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination, and administrative screening.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

For a full job class specification, CLICK HERE.

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Tustin offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit program that includes:

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee to use toward the purchase of individual or family health coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, additional life insurance, deferred compensation, and other optional benefits. Currently, the flexible benefit amount for Employee + 2 is $2300 per month.

The City contracts through CalPERS medical program (PEMHCA) which offers multiple PPO and HMO options for health insurance providers. Employees also have the choice of Delta Dental PPO or HMO plans.

RETIREMENT
Employees will be enrolled in a defined benefit (pension) plan with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS determines the retirement plan in which a new employee will be enrolled based on the individual's membership status with CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement system on the individual's first day of employment with the City.

Classic CalPERS members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 60 plan, with an employee contribution of 10% (pre-tax). New CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan, with an employee contribution of 7.25% (pre-tax). The City does not participate in Social Security, though participation Medicare is mandatory (1.45% employee contribution).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees who contribute to an IRC Section 457(b) deferred compensation account will receive a matching City contribution to an IRC Section 401(a) deferred compensation account, up to a maximum of two percent (2%) of the employee’s base salary.

GENERAL LEAVE
General Leave may be used for vacation and/or illness. Annual accrual amounts increase from 160 to 248 with years of service.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Management employees receive up to 80 hours of Administrative Leave annually.

HOLIDAYS
The City has 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

LIFE INSURANCE
Full-Time employees receive a $200,000 life insurance policy.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Deputy Police Chief and Police Captains will receive an allowance of $16.50 biweekly, up to a maximum of $429 per year for care and maintenance of City uniforms.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
The 9/80 alternative work schedule is available for most full-time positions.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the City of Tustin with ten (10) years of full-time service and continue enrollment in the City's health plan are eligible for reimbursement of $350 per month toward retiree health insurance costs. Employees first hired into a benefitted position with the City of Tustin prior to July 1, 2011 are eligible for this benefit after five (5) years of service.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
After passing the probationary period, employees may request reimbursement up to a maximum of $4000 per calendar year for tuition and related expenses when attending a community college or four year university.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of legal and counseling services.

MEDICARE
All newly hired employees contribute a portion of gross salary for Medicare coverage. The employee contribution to Medicare is 1.45%.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• City of Tustin

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