OC Parks Senior Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description:

OC Parks Senior Maintenance Coordinator

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

OC PARKS SENIOR MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

(Senior Maintenance Inspector)

SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Senior Maintenance Inspector vacancies within the OC Community Resources/OC Parks. This eligible list may be utilized to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT).
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)
OC Community Resources is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Community Development, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries. Click here for more information on the County of Orange.

OC PARKS OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as the OC Parks Zoo and coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County's award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year in ways as diverse as the parks themselves.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Maintenance Coordinator will lead, develop and implement departmentwide and park specific programs and projects, including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) administration, inspections, contracts, and budgets.

This position will support and consult park staff on maintenance management best practices, CMMS, inspections, operations, landscape maintenance, programs and projects.
There are currently two vacant positions for Senior Maintenance Coordinator (Senior Maintenance Inspector). One of these positions will include the additional responsibility of implementing the OC Parks Playground Inspection Program, alongside the regular duties of the role. The individual selected for this specific assignment will be required to obtain and maintain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within one year of appointment.

Senior Maintenance Coordinators are expected to drive to various OC Parks sites to conduct inspections and provide onsite technical and project support, along with other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance management best practices, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), operations, inspections, landscape maintenance, contract development and administration, budgets, programs and projects.
A degree or certification in maintenance, facilities, operations, construction, public works construction, project management, supervision, or a related field is desirable but not required.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the following key competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Experience implementing maintenance management best practices and administering a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience maintaining parks, public works and/or related facilities to established service levels.
• Experience implementing CMMS reports, data analysis, annual work plans, maintenance management workflows and performance measures.
• Ability to develop and implement inspections and preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience planning the methods, materials, equipment, personnel, and budget used for inspecting, maintaining, or repairing parks and/or facilities.
• Ability to evaluate and implement continuous improvement and change initiatives.
• Ability to develop and manage contracts and agreements and write scopes of work.
• Ability to produce manuals, guides, best practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, as-builts, schematics, and engineering plans.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, environmental regulatory permit requirements, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to train, consult and support staff on maintenance management best practices, CMMS, operations, landscape maintenance, inspections, contracts, programs and projects.
• Ability to develop and administer trainings.

Leadership | Supervisory Skills

• Ability to guide and facilitate collaboration between multiple work groups, parks, and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for maintaining cooperative working relationships and effective public relations.
• Skilled in understanding project stakeholder needs while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Analysis | Problem Solving

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of effective decision making.
• Ability to understand, interpret and enforce compliance with contracts, plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Experience analyzing in-house maintenance versus contract maintenance, making recommendations based on cost effectiveness, resource availability, etc.
• Experience performing cost analysis and estimates and budget forecasting.

Planning | Organization

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement programs, projects and inspections requiring technical expertise.
• Ability to review and evaluate work requests submitted by parks for accuracy, budget, and resource requirements.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Oral Communication | Writing Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, stakeholders, and other County and government staff.
• Ability to communicate and teach maintenance management principles and best practices.
• Ability to prepare and present reports and data, provide options and make recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Skilled at building consensus and negotiating with public and private stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here for information regarding the minimum qualifications and working conditions for the Senior Maintenance Inspector.

License/Certification
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C, before date of appointment is required for most assignments.
Certification may be required for some assignments.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for current and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Kim at Jenny.Kim@occr.ocgov.com.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.


Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$87,235.20 - $117,561.60 Annually