Salary : $142,792.00 - $173,659.20 Annually
Location : Public Works Maintenance Yard - 290 Dillon Avenue, Campbell, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-028
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description Under direction, manages all parks, public facilities ground maintenance and street rightof-way landscaping programs; and performs related work as required.
Example of Duties Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Manages the Park Maintenance Section of the Public Works Department Maintenance Division; plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and evaluates work of the Section in collaboration with the Division Manager;
- Monitors operations and activities of parks and landscape maintenance;
- Recommends improvements and modifications;
- Prepares various reports on operations and activities;
- Participates in budget preparation; prepares cost estimates;
- Submits justifications for equipment;
- Assists in preparing and monitoring sectional parks services budget;
- Coordinates work with and provides staff support to other departments for special events or as necessary;
- Monitors and controls supplies and equipment;
- Orders supplies and tools as necessary;
- Prepares documents for equipment procurement;
- Responds to and provides information to the public;
- Investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints;
- Assists in the selection and promotion of staff;
- Supervises and trains staff in the Park Maintenance section;
- Administers landscape and janitorial maintenance contracts;
- Evaluates and reports on the performance of section staff and outside contractors;
- Monitors the condition of park and recreation facilities; assists in preparation and administration of section budget;
- Investigates complaints from the public and recommends corrective action;
- Serves as a resource for horticultural and pesticide control matters;
- Prepares reports and maintains records and other performance information;
- Attends Commission and Council meetings as required; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications Education and Experience: - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College level training in a related field is desirable.
- Five years of increasingly responsible experience in parks and tree maintenance, including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Completion of an associate degree in horticulture, landscape design, or a related field of study is highly desirable.
Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of parks/landscape maintenance operations; methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in park and tree maintenance;
- Planting and cultivation of trees, plants, and turf; pests and diseases and methods and materials for their control;
- Principles of management and supervision;
- Safe work practices.
Ability to: - Effectively manage park maintenance programs;
- Supervise personnel;
- Interpret and explain pertinent departmental policies and procedures;
- Develop cost estimates for outside contracts; develop and recommend systems and procedures related to park operations;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships including working with advisory bodies as required;
- Prepare reports and maintain records;
- Read and interpret work plans and blueprints;
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Use a mobile device to read, respond, and input data for an automated work order management system software;
- Read written reports;
- Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines;
- Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties;
- Lift and move weight of 50 lbs.
Possession of: - Valid California Driver's License.
- State of California Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License desirable.
Supplemental InformationPlease see City of Campbell's Summary of Benefits for more information:
