CPRS Job Listing

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Park Maintenance Supervisor to join the Park Services and Open Space Division of the Public Works Department.

Salary:
The current salary range for Park Maintenance Supervisor is $127,559 to $153,880 annually. Effective June 21, 2026, there will be a 5% increase to the annual salaries. The new salary range will be $133,937 to 161,574.

Closing Date:
The closing date for this recruitment is Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

What's great about this opportunity:
 

• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organization that values innovation, professionalism, and employee development.
• Shape park operations, improvements, and the lasting quality of our park system.
• Lead and make a direct impact on Walnut Creek’s parks and public spaces which are considered regional destinations.
• Supervise a talented and dedicated team committed to high-quality service.
• Build a stable and rewarding municipal career supported by strong community support.

About the City:

Spanning 19.5 square miles, the community’s sprawling landscapes, warm weather, diverse dining options, and thriving shopping districts make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. With a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, a business park, premier healthcare facilities and a performing arts center, Walnut Creek offers something for everyone!

The City of Walnut Creek is committed to values of respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and creativity. CARE, the City’s robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.

About the Department and Division:
The Public Works Department provides a wide variety of services that improve the quality of community life in Walnut Creek including: Engineering services, maintenance of parks and open space, public facilities and buildings, traffic signals, streets and drainage, vehicle and equipment, parking garages and meters as well as administering a Clean Water program.

The mission of the Public Works Department is to design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure efficiently and effectively to protect public safety and enhance the quality of community life.

The Parks and Open Space Division maintain public parks and open space lands in Walnut Creek, which includes inspection and management of playground equipment, turf and landscape maintenance, trail maintenance weed abatement, irrigation improvements, Integrated Pest Management, graffiti removal, tree management, median maintenance, homelessness response, and Open Space educational and environmental programs. It oversees more than 2,700 acres of open space, over 100 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, and 22 public parks. This division staffs 34 full-time employees (FTE).

About the Position:
Under direction from the Assistant Public Works Director the Park Maintenance Supervisor plans, supervises, and participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park grounds and facilities and landscaped areas; serves as a member of the Department’s management team and participates in departmental policy development, administrative planning, problem resolution; and performs related work as required.

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating work activities of park maintenance crews in the field. Employees may perform or assist subordinates in performing duties. A Park Maintenance Supervisor assists the Assistant Public Works Director in the planning and layout of jobs and selection of materials and work procedures.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:
 

• Motivated
• Works independently
• Builds strong teams and is comfortable with broad direction
• Strong background in customer service
• Takes initiative and ownership
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Experienced in budget management and Excel

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Completion of courses in supervision, grounds maintenance, and horticulture is desirable.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks or similar landscaped settings, including two years of supervisory or lead worker experience.

Special Requirements:
 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Possession of a State of California Qualified Applicator's Certificate (QAC).
• Possession of a State of California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser’s License (PCA) is desirable.
• The employee may be called during off duty hours to report for work or coordinate work activities during emergency situations.

To be considered for this opportunity, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walnutcreek/.