MAINTENANCE PLANNER I-II

DESCRIPTION


Applications are available online beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Salary Information:
Grade I - $36.218-$49.183 Hourly

Grade II - $40.671-$55.224 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Initiates, plans and schedules regular, preventative maintenance and emergency work orders on a daily, weekly, or longer-term basis to maximize efficiency and productivity; assigns or assists in the assigning of work orders to crews on the basis of work to be performed; regularly reprioritizes work in response to priorities, availability of parts and equipment and to make efficient use of crew members; coordinates technician/crew schedules with other sections and divisions; plans maintenance and repair projects; estimates material, equipment and labor requirements and plans for safety requirements; distributes estimates for reimbursable work orders to responsible parties for information as needed; may make field visits to work sites to determine best methods and plan how work is to be done; may determine and order/pull materials for work orders for technician/crews; identifies, schedules and tracks work to be performed by outside vendors; may perform purchasing activities to acquire parts and equipment needed for work orders; shops availability of parts and materials, identifies sources and obtains multiple vendor/contractor quotes; may make purchases under blanket purchase orders up to authorized limits; enters data in the maintenance and/or fleet management system; sets up tasks and activities, including preventative maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work orders; enters data to update information in the Preventative Maintenance(PM) database; tracks work orders to completion and closure/archiving; prepares maintenance/fleet-related reports; maintains the equipment database; may track certification of mobile and overhead cranes and vessels; arranges for required periodic inspections and all necessary repairs; may coordinate crane operator training, testing and certification; may coordinate the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles; interacts with customers in person, by phone, or email; performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

One year of work experience involving planning, coordinating, and scheduling work orders and projects in the maintenance and repair of facilities or vehicles and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of practices, methods, and equipment used in installation, maintenance and repair of systems, facilities, vehicles, and/or equipment in an assigned area of responsibility;
• Knowledge of maintenance/fleet work order management, workload control, and other work-related applications;
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of work order estimating and scheduling, with emphasis on computerized scheduling and tracking systems;
• Knowledge of general purchasing and contracting policies, procedures, and legal requirements;
• Knowledge of applicable safety policies and safe work practices;
• Knowledge of methods and procedures in the monitoring and operations of a maintenance operation;
• When responsible for certification programs, basic knowledge of the equipment and associated maintenance, repair, and certification requirements; knowledge of state and federal OSHA requirements and regulations applicable to the equipment. Examples of equipment commonly used include: cranes, including 30-ton lattice boom crane with Leeds attachment, bucket trucks, fireboats, underground fuel storage tanks, emergency generators, and submersible pumps;
• Ability to apply and understand City ordinances, codes, and procedures and practices;
• Ability to plan, schedule and evaluate completion of work orders to accomplish work group goals within set limits of time and cost;
• Ability to determine staffing, equipment and materials required to complete work orders;
• Ability to operate computers and work order management systems to plan, schedule and monitor the completion of work orders and to generate applicable analyses and reports;
• Ability to coordinate assignments with other sections, divisions, departments or agencies;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials;
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and sketches pertaining to the work;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

The position may be required to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and/or holiday hours as needed.

A valid driver's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a public agency.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Appraisal Interview ................................................................................................ 100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran's DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B #NG2AN-26 MP: HF HF 05/14/26

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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