Assistant Maintenance Superintendent

Salary : $98,313.28 - $147,469.92 Annually
Location : Camarillo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION

The City of Camarillo is seeking a collaborative, technically capable, and service-oriented public works professional to join our team as Assistant Maintenance Superintendent. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven maintenance leader who enjoys balancing field operations, crew development, customer service, and the stewardship of essential City assets.

Under general direction, the Assistant Maintenance Superintendent supervises, coordinates, and participates in a broad range of public works maintenance and construction programs, including streets, landscaping, irrigation systems, trees, traffic control devices, and related infrastructure. The position provides mid-level management oversight and supports the Maintenance Superintendent with operational planning, staffing, budgeting, contract administration, and day-to-day service delivery.

The ideal candidate is an experienced supervisor with a practical understanding of public works maintenance activities, construction methods, equipment operations, field safety practices, and emergency response. They are comfortable leading multiple crews or programs; planning and scheduling work; balancing competing priorities; coordinating contractors; purchasing materials; reviewing invoices; and supporting budget-related activities. This individual leads by example, promotes safe and efficient work practices, and helps crews complete assignments on schedule while maintaining high standards for quality and service.

We are looking for a calm, respectful, and accountable leader who can build trust with employees, address performance concerns constructively, and apply City policies and progressive discipline practices fairly and consistently. Strong communication skills are essential, as this position works closely with staff, other City departments, contractors, and residents. The successful candidate will communicate with professionalism, empathy, sound judgment, and a commitment to responsive public service.

The Assistant Maintenance Superintendent must be highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clear operational plan. Proficiency with standard business software-including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook-as well as maintenance, work-order, and financial systems is important.

If you are a hands-on public works leader who values teamwork, accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and high-quality maintenance of community infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and five years of progressively responsible experience in public works maintenance, construction, or a related field.
• Certified Arborist credential from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Advanced maintenance and construction methods for streets, landscaping, irrigation, and traffic systems.
• Principles of supervision, budget administration, and contract management.
• Tree care, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance practices.
• Asset management principles.
• Applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

Ability to:

• Supervise multiple crews and coordinate complex maintenance programs.
• Prepare specifications, manage contracts, and monitor budgets.
• Analyze operational problems and implement effective solutions.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, contractors, and the public.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field and office environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office and field environments with some travel to different sites and locations; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; work at heights; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view the correspondence.

FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION, CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LISTED CLOSING DATE AND TIME. TENTATIVE FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16 AND FINAL INTERVIEWS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30.

• Retirement - All regular employees are enrolled in CalPERS. "Classic" members: 2% @ 55; City pays the employee contribution. "PEPRA" members: 2% @ 62; employee contributes 8.25% of salary.
• Social Security - The City does not participate in Social Security. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement. For further information contact a Social Security office or www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945.
• Medicare - Employees hired after April 1, 1986 are required to contribute 1.45% of earnings, with an equal amount paid by the City.
• Defined Contribution - The City contributes 7% of employee's gross salary to a 401a Plan.
• Deferred Compensation - Employees have the option to contribute to a 457 Plan up to the maximum allowed by law.
• Health Insurance - The City contributes $162 per month towards a selection of plans. Health insurance is effective the first of the month after date of hire.
• Flex Benefit/Cafeteria Plan - $3,175 monthly, which may be applied toward health insurance premiums. Unused money may be taken as cash, payable twice a month.
• Dental/Vision Insurance - City pays premium for employees and dependents. Dental/Vision insurance is effective the first of the month after date of hire.
• Life Insurance - City-paid term life insurance equal to the employee's annual salary, plus $5,000, rounded up to next $5,000 and dependent life insurance of $2,000 per dependent, is provided.
• Short/Long Term Disability - City pays premium for employees. Eligibility period: 0 days for injury/hospitalization or 7 days for an illness.
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan - Investment vehicle funded by employee contributions to pay for medical benefits upon retirement or separation from the City. Mandatory participation for all employees.
• Holidays - 12 days plus 3 floating holidays (24 hours) per year.
• Management Leave - Executive and mid-management exempt employees receive 40-88 hours per year.
• Vacation - Vacation is determined by number of years of service. (0-4 years = 80 hrs; 5-9 years = 120 hrs; 10-14 years = 160 hrs; 15+ years = 168-200 hrs).
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Comprehensive Annual Leave (CAL) - Sanitary District Only. Combined vacation, sick and floating holiday leaves. (0-4 yrs = 160 hrs; 5-9 yrs = 200 hrs; 10-14 yrs = 240 hrs; 15+ yrs = 248-288 hrs)

Benefits listed may not reflect all benefits offered. Not all benefits apply to all positions. Regular, part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits. Additional information is available by contacting Human Resources.
01

The supplemental questionnaire is part of the examination process for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process you must complete all the questions with concise yet detailed answers and provide all the requested information. The experience you indicate in your response to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail, on the Work Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section of the employment application may result in your application not being considered. The hiring department may review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in disqualification and will not be considered further.By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.Select "Yes" to acknowledge that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in public works maintenance, construction, or a related field?

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 to 8 years
• 9 or more years

04

Which statement best describes the highest level of maintenance or construction personnel responsibility you have held? Select an option only if you have performed all responsibilities described.

• I have not led or supervised personnel.
• I have served as a lead worker, assigning or guiding work without formal responsibility for employee evaluations or corrective action.
• I have directly supervised a crew, including assigning work, monitoring quality and safety, and participating in employee evaluations and corrective action.
• I have overseen multiple crews or programs, including coordinating staffing and priorities and participating in employee evaluations and corrective action.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite? (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

Which best describes your maintenance budget experience?

• None
• Tracked costs or reviewed invoices
• Monitored expenditures and recommended adjustments
• Prepared and administered a program budget

07

Do you currently hold an active ISA Certified Arborist credential? If yes, please respond to question 8.

• Yes
• No

08

If answered yes to question 7, walk us through how you diagnose a declining tree. What information do you collect before recommending treatment, pruning, or removal?
09

Provide an example of a field emergency you managed or helped resolve-such as flooding, infrastructure failure, hazardous roadway condition, or after-hours service disruption. Explain your initial assessment, resource deployment, communications, safety controls, and follow-up actions.
10

Describe one maintenance or construction assignment in which you led employees through a significant operational challenge. Briefly identify:• Your role and the number of employees you led;• The challenge and how you prioritized work and maintained safety;• How you communicated expectations or addressed a performance concern; and• The outcome.If you have not led employees, describe your own role in resolving a relevant operational challenge and clearly identify your level of responsibility.
11

What knowledge, skills, and