Job Details

Supervisor of Facilities Maintenance & Special Projects

SALARY: $10,649.00 - $12,894.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 02/04/2026

CLOSING DATE: 2/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for a hands-on professional who thrives in managing complex operations and skilled teams. Under general direction, this position plays a critical role in planning, supervising, and coordinating multiple crews responsible for pipeline construction and repair, service installations, facilities maintenance, and the operation of the District's warehouse and auto shop.

The role blends strategic oversight with active involvement, requiring sound judgment to manage challenging assignments while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards. The incumbent is entrusted with organizing and scheduling daily operations, guiding and evaluating staff performance, and preparing and monitoring budgets for the work unit. This position is ideal for a motivated leader who enjoys balancing people management, technical expertise, and operational planning to support essential District services.

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, assigns, supervises and checks the work of various crews engaged in a variety of activities that include pipeline construction and repair, service installation, facilities maintenance, warehouse and auto shop activities;
• inspects proposed pipeline installations, estimates labor, equipment and material requirements;
• requisitions needed materials and equipment for jobs;
• plans and coordinates work with other supervisors, establishes job priorities, and assigns personnel to other supervisors and serves as standby supervisor as necessary;
• suggests improved work methods and equipment;
• maintains accurate work records; and prepares time sheets, records, and correspondence;
• maintains liaison with various departments regarding proposed construction;
• coordinates work with other agencies;
• responds to and investigates consumer complaints;
• responds to and investigates a variety of water service problems in emergency situations and takes appropriate action;
• supervises the cleaning of tanks and flushing of mains when necessary;
• trains and evaluates the work of subordinates;
• prepares and monitors section budget;
• ensures employee compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations; and
• develops service and material contracts.

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and tools used in plumbing, pipeline, and water service installation repair and maintenance;
• the principles and practices of facilities maintenance and construction including erosion control, landscaping, irrigation, and general construction practices such as roofing, painting, retaining wall construction;
• operating principles and practices of warehouse and auto shop activities;
• operating principles of water system facilities and their interaction;
• principles and practices of scheduling and coordinating the work of subordinates as well as projects;
• principles and practices of supervision and training procedures;
• applicable safety policy and regulations;
• proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and writing practices;
• basic computer skills that include word processing and spreadsheet applications

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate and direct the work of subordinates;
• estimate labor, material and equipment needs;
• read and interpret maps, plans, and specifications;
• prepare and monitor department budgets;
• analyze operational problems and develop effective solutions;
• identify hazardous situations and/or unsafe conditions;
• interact effectively with those contacted in the course of work;
• prepare and maintain accurate, clear, and concise records, reports and correspondence;
• develop and manage contracts for services and materials; and
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and the general public and others.

Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent;

and,

• five years of responsible and broad experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water system facilities, at least two of which must be directing the work of others.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Possession of a "D1" Distribution Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board at the time of appointment;
• Possession of a "D2" Distribution Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within twelve (12) months of appointment to the position;
• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, and satisfactory driving record.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 945-1434 at least two weeks prior to the application deadline or examination date.