The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of 

Deputy Director of Public Works - Facilities Services.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!
For a PDF copy of the brochure, please click here.

Application/Examination

To apply for this exciting opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org/.
 

1. Resume
2. Detailed Cover Letter, no more than 2-pages, that describes why you are interested in this position and includes responses to the following:  
   1. Describe your professional experience and skills that prepare you to succeed in this role.
   2. Describe your greatest success that demonstrates your executive leadership skills. Explain what you did and its impact on the organization.

This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening, and a panel interview. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline 

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Panel Interviews: Friday, May 15, 2026

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. 
 

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. 

HR Analyst: Sarah Huynh (D006 - Deputy Director of Public Works)

Please click on the Job PDF to view the announcement.

THE POSITION

“This recruitment can be closed at any time without notice.”

This position receives general supervision from the assigned Director and will be considered a position that carries dual responsibilities. The selected candidate will exercise direct supervision over park maintenance workers, janitorial staff, and support service personnel.  He/she will be a working supervisor who provides leadership and direction to assigned staff while also functioning as a skilled tradesperson who is able to take the lead and fill in as needed, in any section of Parks and Facilities.

As Parks Supervisor, the incumbent directs and coordinates park maintenance employees and supports service crews.  

• He/she will oversee, coordinate and/or lead park and facilities personnel, support service crews, and park maintenance crews.
• Schedules and directs the work of assigned parks maintenance personnel, including ensuring parks and facilities are properly prepared for rentals and reservations.
• Works with crews to assure accuracy and compliance with City standards.
• Submits weekly logs of work in progress and jobs completed by crews.
• Responds to public complaints regarding parks projects through proper channels and informs appropriate staff of City standards and policies.
• Coordinates with the Recreation Division on all events to ensure parks and facilities are properly prepared; assigns staff to assist with events as needed.
• Performs employee evaluations for assigned staff.

As Facility Supervisor, the incumbent directs and coordinates maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City buildings and facilities, and supervises janitorial staff responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of City buildings and facilities.

• Performs a variety of work in the maintenance, construction, alteration, and repair of City buildings and facilities; identifies and corrects building and equipment problems to maintain facilities in a safe condition, prevent degradation of City property, and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service.
• Performs skilled work across multiple building trades including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, welding, and related crafts to maintain and repair City buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Inspects City buildings and structures to identify repair needs; evaluates conditions and recommends appropriate corrective action or modifications to meet City standards and building codes.
• Obtains estimates and quotes for materials and equipment needed for repairs and completion of job tasks; prepares reports of inspections and labor and material estimates for the Director.
• Supervises janitorial staff responsible for cleaning and sanitizing City buildings, facilities, and park restrooms; ensures facilities are properly prepared for rentals and reservations; monitors service standards and schedules.
• Performs general maintenance and janitorial duties as needed.
• Installs, programs, and maintains security camera systems at City buildings, parks, and facilities to ensure proper coverage and functionality.
• Performs and schedules preventative maintenance on City buildings, facilities, and equipment to minimize deterioration and reduce the need for costly repairs.
• Remains current on job-specific expertise through trade publications, vendor communication, and other sources to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and products.
• Performs related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge of the methods, procedures, equipment, tools, practices, and techniques used in facilities building maintenance and parks, including carpentry, plumbing, woodworking, painting, electrical, heating, welding, and/or ventilation work; methods, materials, practices, and tools of the building and construction trades; principles and practices of effective supervision, training, and performance evaluation; cost estimating and design; basic principles of mathematics; occupational hazards and standard safety procedures; pest control; and irrigation systems. Ability to oversee, coordinate, and direct the work of others in a supervisor capacity; plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive maintenance program for the City's parks and facilities; inspect buildings and equipment to locate conditions needing repair; estimate time and materials needed to complete work projects; program computerized energy control systems; interpret and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; safely operate necessary equipment efficiently and skillfully; maintain records and logs; observe safety principles; follow written and oral directions; prepare accurate written reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Skill to safely and effectively operate a variety of power and hand tools used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities.

Resources:  Including Equipment, Materials and Records; various hand and power tools, digging and cutting tools, portable generator, telephone, reports, forms, pencils, and pens, calculators, automobile, maps, plans, and blueprints, key to City locks.
 

Solving Problems and Performance of Others: Troubleshoots and resolves non-routine maintenance and repair issues across parks and building systems and independently determines appropriate corrective action. Supervises parks maintenance workers, janitorial staff, and support service personnel and performs building and facilities repair and maintenance work independently.
 

Relations: Internally works with supervisors, other construction and maintenance personnel, and all City departments. Externally represents the city and communicates with various outside agencies.
 

Communications: Communicates effectively in oral and written form; prepares accurate written reports; recognizes unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and takes appropriate action.

Safety: Daily exposure to hazardous conditions associated with tool and equipment usage and exposure to the elements while performing duties. Consequences range from minor injury such as scrapes, contusions, burns, and abrasions up to and including permanent disability or death.

Maintenance Worker I

(Immediate openings in the Water and Sewer / Collections divisions)

Why work for the City of Millbrae?

Located in the heart of the Peninsula, the City of Millbrae is a vibrant community with a rich history and an exciting future. We are looking for hardworking and self-motivated team players to join our Public Works team. This is an entry-level opportunity for those who want a stable and rewarding career.

• On-the-Job Training: We provide the training and tools you will need to succeed. You will learn the trades while maintaining the city's vital infrastructure systems.

• Stability & Benefits: A steady career with excellent benefits in a thriving, growing community.

• Meaningful Work: See the direct impact of your contributions every day as you help keep the city running safely and smoothly.

• Real Career Growth: Begin your career where our leaders did. 

If you are ready to launch your career and grow with us, please apply.

About the Opportunities

We are excited to announce multiple full-time, permanent opportunities for Maintenance Workers in the Water and Sewer / Collections divisions within Public Works. Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of manual tasks to maintain the City's vital infrastructure. The eligibility list created could be used to fill any Maintenance Worker I vacancies within the department of Public Works. 

Water Division

In this division, you will perform manual labor in operational maintenance and repair of leaks, water mains, hydrants, valves, and service lines. You will assist in servicing and reading water meters, testing samples, emergency response, and construction tasks such as laying pipe and excavating trenches.

Sewer / Collections Division

In this division, you will perform manual labor and operate heavy equipment to maintain sewer mains, laterals, and manholes. Duties include cleaning sewer lines, operating combination trucks, performing inspections to prevent flooding, and responding to emergency sewage spills or blocked systems.

Your Key Responsibilities may include:

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Ensuring City infrastructure complies with level of service standards.

• Manual Labor: Performing heavy labor including shoveling, lifting, and digging for the repair of landscaping, sewers, streets, and water lines.

• Equipment Operation: Safely operating hand/power tools in the performance of assigned duties.

• Emergency Response: Responding to emergency calls for service (sewers, water leaks, storm drains) after hours and on weekends.

• Technical Tasks: Performing basic carpentry, cement work, and oxyacetylene cutting. 

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in semiskilled construction maintenance or landscape maintenance work.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Must obtain a Class B California Driver’s License with required endorsements within six (6) months of hire.

• Water Division: Must obtain a Class D-2 Water Distribution Certificate within one (1) year.

• Collections Division: Must obtain a CWEA Grade I Collections Certificate within one (1) year.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety hazards and applicable safety precautions.

• Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations.

• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 100 pounds and working in confined spaces or inclement weather.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow complex verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to report to work any hour of the day or night during a disaster or other emergency situations.

To review the full Job description, click the Job Description URL below.

DEFINITION

Maintenance Worker I

Under general supervision, to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair
of City streets, and storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other public works;

Maintenance Worker II

Under general supervision, to supervise a small crew and participate in the
maintenance and repair of City streets, sanitary sewers and storm drains, park and recreation landscaped areas, and other public works;

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Maintenance Worker I

This is the journey level class in the maintenance worker series.

Maintenance Worker II

This is the lead/supervisory level class in the maintenance worker series

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Maintenance Worker I

Receive general supervision from Maintenance Worker II.

Maintenance Worker II

Leads/supervises Maintenance Worker I. Receive general supervision from
higher-level management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Maintenance Worker I

• Participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sewers, storm drains, catch basins, barricades, sidewalks, parks, landscaped areas, and recreation equipment and facilities;
• Pours and finishes concrete;
• Operates cleaning equipment;
• Cleans out catch-basins and other storm-related preventive maintenance and removes litter from parks and other facilities;
• Operates compressors and pneumatic tools;
• Operates and makes minor repairs and adjustments to heavy power-driven equipment;
• Constructs forms for and does cement work;
• Performs brick work and building construction and maintenance work;
• Builds retaining walls;
• Repairs irrigation systems, tools, recreation and maintenance equipment; drives a truck, tractor, gang mower, power mower, and other light motorized construction equipment; plants, waters, mows, prunes, sprays and maintains hedges, lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs;
• Applies, tamps and rakes asphalt and related street construction and maintenance tasks;
• Repairs and replaces sewer and storm drainage pipe
• Performs basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and pipe-fitting work;
• Performs excavations and shoring for CCTV and underground utilities
• Performs street traffic control and sign painting which may include inventory,
• Operates storm water pumps
• May assist in purchasing
• Uses computer plotting machine
• Fill potholes in roadway
• Removes sand from roadways
• Welds
• Mows and weeding lawns
• Plants and trims trees and bushes
• Drags and stripes athletic fields;
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems
• Applies herbicides.
• Opens, cleans and sanitizes restrooms
• Empties trash
• Performs other duties as required

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the duties for Maintenance Worker I

• Supervises a small crew
• Supervises and performs slide control planting, creek bed clean out, park landscape planting and maintenance, including irrigation; athletic field maintenance;
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Maintenance Worker I

• Common tools, materials and practices used in construction, gardening and maintenance work.

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the knowledges for Maintenance Worker I

• Principles of supervisory practices and procedures

Skill/Ability to:

Maintenance Worker I

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled construction, gardening and repair tasks
• Operate trucks, motorized equipment and hand tools;
• Operate heavy motorized equipment and power tools;
• Follow written and oral instructions

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the skills and abilities for Maintenance Worker I

• Lay out and supervise the work of a small crew.
• Read landscape, sprinkler and play equipment plans;

• Maintain time and material records;
• Prepare and complete work reports;

Education and Training

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Maintenance Worker I

Experience: One year of semi-skilled construction, groundskeeping or
maintenance experience.

Training: graduation from high school

Maintenance Worker II

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible public works
construction, gardening and maintenance work

Training: Graduation from high school

Licenses

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.  May be required to qualify for and obtain a Class A or Class B driver’s license and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Transportation regulations. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Skills: Requires strength, agility, and endurance. Requires heavy lifting (75 pounds); considerable bending and stooping. Must be able to sit, stand, walk (on uneven surfaces), kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb; Requires sufficient dexterity to drive trucks and large vehicles. Must have vision sufficient to read printed materials, a computer screen, and to test equipment in varied field settings.  Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Working Environment: Works in shop and field settings; considerable exposure to inclement weather, cold, heat, noise, outdoors, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, confined workspace, mechanical hazards, electrical and explosive hazards.

May work protracted and irregular hours; take 24-hour call and stand-by; available for evening meetings; available for unusual hours in emergencies

CITY OF SARATOGA, CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT • INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

1 Position  •  $25.00/hour  •  Up to 12 Weeks  •  Flexible Start Date  •  Summer 2026

This internship is offered as part of a Regional Internship Partnership designed to introduce current students and recent college graduates to local municipal government. The City of Saratoga participates in this program with the goal of connecting a diverse student population to public sector work, providing meaningful hands-on experience that supports both personal and professional growth.

Position Description

The City Manager Department has one part-time, paid summer internship opportunity (up to 20 hours per week). This is a single position that provides exposure across multiple functions within the department, giving the selected intern broad exposure to municipal operations rather than a narrow focus on one specialty. The internship runs for up to 12 weeks, and the start and end dates can be arranged around the selected candidate’s college summer break schedule.

The workload will balance supporting daily municipal operations with contributing to special projects. The intern will receive assignments and work direction from staff within the department.  

Administrative Analyst. The intern will support the planning and delivery of community programs such as the Youth in Government program and City-led events. Duties include scheduling, vendor coordination, on-site event assistance, research on municipal best practices, and data tracking.

City Clerk. The intern will assist with the preparation and coordination of City Council and commission meetings, including agenda compilation, minutes, and document management. Responsibilities also include supporting public records requests and ensuring compliance with open meeting laws and transparency requirements.

Public Affairs and Community Engagement Officer. The intern will help draft newsletters, website content, and social media posts, and will support event promotion, marketing materials, and community outreach campaigns. Additional work may include contributing to the annual State of the City report and video content produced with City Council.

Read more about the City Manager's Department here..

Recruitment is open until filled.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:
•    Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
•    Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
•    Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
•    Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
•    Responds to residents' requests for service.
•    Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
•    Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
•    Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment and supplies.
•    Work in adverse weather conditions.

Possible 40 or more hours per week (Subject to change) up to total 960 hours of temporary employment.

The City of Healdsburg is seeking an experienced Building Official to join the City of Healdsburg team!
 

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The City of Newark is seeking an Urban Forest Supervisor for the Public Works Department. The Urban Forest Supervisor leads the City’s forestry and landscape maintenance programs. This role blends strategic planning, technical expertise in tree health, and hands-on project management to ensure a safe and well-maintained urban environment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Participates in the preparation of the operating budget for the landscape and tree program; participates in the forecasting of additional funds needed for materials and supplies and gathers cost estimates as directed. 
• Provides skilled and technical direction on care, maintenance, disease prevention, and removal of trees; plans inspection and maintenance of all trees in appropriate cycles; assigns priorities and special projects as needed.  
• Inspects work sites before, during and after completion of work to assure that required work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner; inspects work sites, equipment and tools for compliance with safety standards; and inspects and approves work done by outside contractors. 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

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

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in landscape and tree maintenance, including two (2) years of lead responsibility or other qualifying higher level public works maintenance experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Possession of certificate as a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.