Public Works Maintenance Superintendent (20768521)

Job Description

The City of Foster City is looking for a Public Works Maintenance Superintendent who will oversee the Street/Lagoon Division of the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff and providing support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas.

This position manages and develops outside contracts, vendors, and project budgets; assures regulatory compliance and economy in all programs; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides responsible and technical staff assistance; and performs duties as assigned. The ideal candidate would be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training or coursework in construction trades, maintenance, horticulture, and/or supervision.

Experience : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works maintenance and operations of which two (2) years should be in a lead capacity.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
• Possession of one or more of the following depending on area of assignment:
  • California Water Environment Association Collections Maintenance Grade 3 Certificate;
  • Department of Public Health Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate is desired.

To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Flyer" below.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 80%) and a written exercise (weighted 20%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Public Works department will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: October 2026 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: October 2026 (exact date TBD)

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster%20City%20Public%20Works%20Maintenance%20Superintendent%20Flyer_0.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2026 at 5pm or until 60 applicants