Park Maintenance Supervisor

The City of Alameda is currently looking to fill one (1) full‑time Parks Maintenance Supervisor position in the Recreation and Parks Department.

The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) serves a community of nearly 80,000 and is California’s third oldest recreation program with deep community roots and significant project development opportunities.

• 26 parks spanning 200 acres
• 17 additional recreational facilities
• Diverse array of programming and events for all ages with 120,000 enrolled participants annually.

Under direction, the Park Maintenance Supervisor supervises the performance of park maintenance staff; plans and coordinates resources required for park maintenance; ensures that park maintenance staff receive proper safety training and adhere to established safe work practices; conducts park needs assessment; administers contracts; inspects work; and performs related work as assigned.

The incumbent will plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee park maintenance projects from inception through completion. They will develop project scopes, schedules, resource allocations, and cost estimates; coordinate staff, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations and City standards. They will monitor project progress, inspect completed work for quality and contract compliance, resolve project issues, and maintain accurate records and reports.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong leadership, project management, and relationship‑building skills who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering exceptional public service.

For a comprehensive listing of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix.

• CalPERS Retirement:
  Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution;
  New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
• Medical:
  City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available.
• Dental:
  Comprehensive dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation:
  Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Management Incentive Leave: 27 hours per fiscal year.
• Assigned Standby Pay:
  Up to 40 hours in a 12‑month period.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays.
• Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave converted to service credit at retirement.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.

This class is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Foreperson in that the latter is primarily responsible for leading multiple maintenance crews, providing technical supervision, and performing complex park maintenance work. It is also distinguished from the higher‑level Park Manager, who directs and manages the operations of the Parks division.

• Perform technical park maintenance, including pesticide use, landscape planning, and irrigation system design and upkeep.
• Oversee maintenance and inspections of sports fields, turf, and facilities to ensure safety and optimal conditions.
• Manage a range of maintenance tasks such as fencing, concrete, asphalt, electrical work, building maintenance, and boat ramp upkeep.
• Provide customer service by overseeing facility rentals, special events, picnic areas, and responding to public inquiries.
• Support homeless outreach efforts in parks, coordinating with community resources as needed.
• Supervise and manage park staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and developing goals, policies, and work standards.
• Conduct staff evaluations, provide development opportunities, manage disciplinary actions, and oversee staff scheduling for regular and special event needs.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs for skills development, safety standards, work order management, and new hire onboarding.
• Promote teamwork and provide constructive feedback to support a unified and effective team environment.
• Plan and allocate resources for park maintenance, including managing fleet, inventory, and procurement of supplies.
• Inspect contractor…