CPRS Job Listing

The City Maintenance Superintendent works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Community Services Director/Deputy Director of Community Services or Community Services Manager or designee. The City Maintenance Superintendent performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City sewer, streets, parks, storm drainage facilities, equipment maintenance and building maintenance. The City Maintenance Superintendent manages the following divisions: Equipment, Facilities, Parks, and Streets. Under general direction, manages, directs and organizes landscaping and maintenance operations in public works, parks, public landscapes, and natural and open space areas; provides day-to-day management, including the preparation of fiscal, administrative and operational reports and recommendations.

Education, Training & Experience:  Graduation from high school or GED; and Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, parks, sewer systems, storm drainage systems, facilities, and/or vehicles and equipment fleets, including operation of related equipment. Three (3) years of directly related experience in a supervisory capacity. Course level course work is preferred. 

Licenses and Certificates: • Valid California driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. • Must possess a California Class B driver’s license within one (1) year of employment. • Must possess Arborist Certification within one (1) year of employment

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration. 

The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all the required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application. 

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment. Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders. 

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to verification.