MAINTENANCE SERVICES MANAGER

The Position

The City of Riverside, General Services is accepting applications from current employees for the position of MAINTENANCE SERVICES MANAGER to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building Services Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The mission of the General Services Department is to provide timely, quality, and efficient support services consisting of Administration, Real Property, Fleet Management, Capital Projects and Building Services to all City departments and Airport Services to all internal and external customers. This vacancy will be assigned to the Building Services Division.

The Maintenance Services Manager (when assigned to the Building Services Division) manages, organizes and supervises the activities and operations of the Building Services Division, and directs through subordinate supervisor the selection, training and evaluation of personnel. Duties include conducting periodic inspections of City facilities and related fixtures and equipment to identify maintenance needs, administration of outside contracts for custodial, security, fire and intrusion systems and various construction projects, assisting other departments with development of Request for Proposals and Bid packages for facilities maintenance services and projects, implementing cost controls for facilities maintenance activities and administration of the Building Services annual budget for facilities maintenance.

Maintenance Services Managers, under general direction, manage, organize, coordinate and supervise the activities and operations of the Building Services or Fleet Maintenance Divisions of the General Services Department; coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and the general public; and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the General Services Director.

*This is a condensed version of the job description. For full job description, please click here .

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer the day-to-day work of either the Building Services or Fleet Maintenance Divisions of the General Services Department.
• Direct through subordinate supervisors the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversee the development and review of the effectiveness of corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules, servicing and repair procedures and standards.
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate subordinates.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Prepare Council reports;
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additionally, when assigned to Building Services, duties include:

• Direct the organization, staffing and operational activities for maintenance and repair of City facilities.
• Conduct periodic inspections of City buildings, facilities and related fixtures and equipment to identify maintenance needs;
• Assist in administering outside contracts for custodial, security, fire and intrusion systems and various construction projects.
• Implement cost controls for facilities maintenance activities; administer the Building Services annual budget for facilities maintenance.
• Confer with department and division heads to determine facility maintenance needs.
• Prepare, assist and interact with other City departments, vendors and outside agencies for development of Request for Proposals and Bid packages for facilities maintenance services and projects
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees in Building Services Division.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration or Fleet Management. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Eight years of experience in either Fleet management or facility maintenance including at least four years as a supervisor or manager.

Necessary Special Requirement:

When assigned to Building Services, possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in facilities maintenance management
• Strong knowledge of building concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Good understanding of all building systems and components including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems
• Ability to monitor and report on all project activities including facility management, minor capital, and outside vendor activities
• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff members
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
  
  
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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