Facilities Supervisor

Job Description:

Facilities Supervisor

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Manhattan Beach is actively seeking an experienced Facilities Superviso r to join our dynamic team in the Field Operations Division of the Public Works Department!

Do you have experience in facilities management? Are you looking to be promoted to a supervisor in buildings/facilities services and maintenance? Come and join our team!

Our Department & Section

The Department of Public Works maintains 120 centerline miles of streets, 15,000+ traffic signs, and 175,500 square feet of City buildings. The City’s 10 parks cover 47.88 acres. The City also maintains 15 public parking lots containing 1,688 metered spaces and an additional 440 street parking meters. The City’s three water storage facilities have a combined capacity of nearly 10 million gallons. Additionally, the department maintains 110 miles of sewer mains and lines serving 12,000 connections. The City contracts for the ongoing maintenance of 46 traffic signals, solid waste and recyclables collection, and street sweeping.
The Building and Grounds Section provides skilled maintenance of City facilities and buildings, including painting, repairs, renovations, preventative maintenance, janitorial services, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. This section strives to maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and safe condition. Buildings and Grounds maintains the 26 public EV charging stations throughout the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Plans, organizes, and schedules daily work for crews; sets priorities for projects and service requests; determines crew configurations based on available staff.
• Organizes, assigns, and inspects the work of in-house and contractor staff responsible for buildings, facilities, lighting, electrical construction, and the maintenance and repairs of these and other facilities.
• Reviews and develops work plans and specifications; estimates time, materials, staffing, and equipment that will be needed for assigned jobs; requisitions parts and supplies, as necessary; ensures that materials are ordered and received in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates maintenance set-ups for special events and works with other divisions, agency representatives, and contractors and vendors to arrange for maintenance functions.
• Supervises and checks on maintenance personnel in the use and operation of a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities, and electrical systems, including power and manual tools, electrical testing equipment, and light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment.
• Observes work in progress and upon completion for assigned employees; evaluates productivity, quality, safety, and compliance with applicable work methods in conformance with City standards and requirements.
• Explains proper and safe work procedures; sets up and demonstrates proper use of tools, equipment, and vehicles as needed; develops staff through training.
• Inspects work in the field and ensures that traffic control markers are set and that traffic control procedures are properly followed for work in traffic lanes; sets up cones, delineators, barricades, and message boards and other traffic control devices as needed.
• Establishes preventative maintenance schedules and ensures schedules are followed; work areas, tools, and equipment are regularly serviced, cleaned and maintained.
• Conducts training and safety meetings; investigates accidents, injuries, and safety incidents and determines how to remove or avoid hazards. Actively involved in hazard mitigation through regular site visits and inspection programs.
• Assists Field Operations Manager in preparing activity reports and maintaining record systems; evaluates crew member performance and executes approved disciplinary actions.
• Administers and develops contracts for building, facilities, and electrical construction, maintenance, and repairs; inspects work for compliance with contract specifications.
• Responds to emergency maintenance or repair calls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience:

• A high school graduation or GED is required, supplemented by specialized training in construction technology.
• Five (5) years of journey-level field experience in streets, parks, sewers, facilities, mechanical systems, electrical and/or related general maintenance and repair work and equipment operations is required.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• Valid Class C California driver’s license and acceptable driving record in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards.
• Ability to work extended hours and be available for weekend, after-hours, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities related to buildings, facilities, and electrical maintenance and repair programs and trouble-shooting methods; safety standards, work methods, and equipment operation standards; safe and efficient use of tools and equipment; principles of supervision and training; materials storage hazards and safety standards; traffic control and safety practices involving facilities and electrical maintenance work; contract development and administration methods; labor and material cost estimating techniques; safe driving principles and practices; and customer service practices.

Ability to:
Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect work; motivate and evaluate the work of assigned employees; analyze complex maintenance problems and determine appropriate actions; operate a variety of electrical maintenance and repair equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner; determine resources required for different jobs; read, develop, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics; interpret and apply policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to maintenance programs and functions; perform skilled trades tasks; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, contractors, vendors, and the general public.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The application filing deadline is Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more.
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To see detailed information about Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

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

Salary:

$100,404.00 - $131,712.00 Annually