MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS CREW LEADER - FACILITIES

Salary : $75,030.00 - $105,417.15 Annually
Location : City of La Quinta, CA, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works/Engineering
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The City of La Quinta is excited to announce an opening for a Maintenance & Operations Crew Leader in the Facilities Division in the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for first-level supervision and planning/oversight of day-to-day work activities and operations of crews, including work site inspections and resolving work issues and complaints.

The ideal candidate is:

• Adaptable and flexible
• Customer service-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive and dependable
• Problem solver
• Strong communicator

Example of Duties
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for City buildings and facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, doors, elevators, and generators.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs, identify maintenance needs, and prioritize work orders based on safety, urgency, operational impact, and available resources.
• Troubleshoot recurring facility and equipment issues and recommend repairs, replacements, or upgrades to improve reliability.
• Coordinate facility service agreements, vendor visits, inspections, and system shutdowns to minimize disruption to building occupants and City operations.
• Manage facility keys, access systems, and building security-related maintenance matters as assigned.
• Assist with facility renovations, equipment installations, and improvement projects, and support facility-related emergency preparedness and response activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists in coordinating, overseeing, and personally participating in all assigned maintenance programs within assigned areas.
• Conducts inspections of work sites and ensures proper completion of work.
• Creates, ensures, and maintains safe work zones; schedules and performs safety meetings.
• Creates schedules of work activities, ensuring staffing, equipment, and materials; maintains records and prepares reports for maintenance activities.
• Inputs data into computer systems; records and logs information; generates reports; maintains related documentation.
• Inspects and monitors the performance of contracted maintenance activities as assigned.
• Inspects, maintains, and ensures public facilities, shop areas, storage sites, and other work areas are in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Operates light equipment and heavy equipment; trains personnel in the operation of equipment.
• Orders materials and parts for projects and maintains inventory; researches vendors and products for pricing and quality.
• Oversees or carries out emergency repairs.
• Performs and oversees the most complex maintenance, repair, and installation work in assigned area.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and equipment operations as required.
• Provides input in the preparation of specifications for supplies and equipment.
• Provides oversight to and participates in the operation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of motorized equipment, tools, and other equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints to facilitate installation, servicing, repair, and replacement services and activities.
• Responds to elevated citizen inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Supervises staff, including recruitment, training, creating and approving staffing schedules, assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, recommending disciplinary actions, and facilitating meetings with staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years' experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential duties.
Licensing/Certifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Valid Class "B" California commercial driver's license.
• Valid Class "C" California driver's license.

Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Basic procurement principles and practices.
• Customer service principles.
• General office operations, equipment, functions, and procedures.
• Maintenance equipment and tools.
• Modern maintenance procedures and practices.
• Motorized equipment operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.
• Report preparation.
• Standard practices and methods of maintenance and repair work.
• Supervisory principles and methods.

SKILL IN:

• Analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Applying technical knowledge to perform and/or troubleshoot tasks.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Comprehending a variety of reference books and manuals.
• Supervising and evaluating staff.
• Supervising maintenance and repair operations.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with peers, public, and staff.
• Operating a computer and relevant software applications.
• Operating maintenance equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Operating modern office equipment.
• Performing basic math computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Preparing written reports and documents of moderate complexity.
• Providing customer service.
• Researching and procuring supplies and equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Incumbents in this position work in outdoor and indoor environments and experience exposure to heat, cold, noise, wind, dust, and other extreme weather conditions; exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, fire, and respiratory hazards; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; and moderate to loud noise levels.
Positions in this class typically require standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, and foot controls.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and whose interests and experience appear to meet the desired qualifications of the position will be invited to participate in the next steps of the recruitment process, which may include:

• Oral Exam
• Supplemental Exercise

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The City of La Quinta employees are registered as Emergency Disaster Workers and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work or, if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

• Retirement: 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members and an employee pre-tax contribution of 7.75%; 2% at 60 formula for existing or "Classic" CalPERS members with an employee pre-tax contribution of 7%
• 457 Deferred Compensation $50 matching City contribution
• Short & long-term disability
• Group health/dental/vision/life insurance (up to $2,570/month)
• Annual Wellness Dollar Program
• 12 sick days per year
• 10 vacation days first year
• 10 holidays

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing and able to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years have you worked as a lead worker or a supervisor of employees?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years or more

04

Describe your experience monitoring or inspecting contracted maintenance work. If no experience, please enter N/A.
05

Describe your experience responding to citizen or internal inquiries, requests, or complaints. If no experience, please enter N/A.
06

To the best of my knowledge, I certify that my answers to the supplemental questions are true and accurate and that all relevant experience, education, certifications, licenses, and training are included on my application form. I understand that my answers are subject to verification and that any intentional misrepresentation may be sufficient to eliminate me from further consideration for this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question