Maintenance Leadworker

Job Description:

Maintenance Leadworker

Description

Description

Effective July 1, 2026, the hourly salary range for this position
will increase to $34.38-$46.29 per hour.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The City of Tustin is seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Maintenance Leadworker to join our Public Works team in Facility Maintenance. This is an opportunity to lead by example, support a dedicated crew, and make a visible impact on the community every day.

As a Maintenance Leadworker, you'll work in the field leading—and working alongside—a skilled Facility Maintenance team dedicated to maintaining the City's facilities and public buildings. Whether coordinating repairs, overseeing preventive maintenance projects, or helping resolve complex facility issues, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the spaces where employees serve the public and residents access essential services remain safe, reliable, and operating at their best.
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
The Tustin Public Works Department is responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of all public infrastructure and public right-of-way. Join our team and help the Tustin Public Works Department achieve Tustin’s mission of providing effective, high-quality services that foster safety, quality of life, and economic vitality throughout our community.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Those who are best qualified will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Those who pass the panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which is valid for one (1) year and may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and participates in the work of a crew assigned to perform maintenance and repair duties of City parks, landscaping, streets, and/or buildings

• Schedules, prioritizes, and coordinates crew work assignments to ensure proper coverage; receives and acts upon work orders, service requests, complaints, and concerns from other divisions, departments, and the public

• Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures

• Trains assigned employees in work methods, procedures, and techniques; provides guidance and technical assistance to staff

• Monitors employee performance; assists Maintenance Supervisor with the preparation of performance evaluations

• Oversees the use, care, and operation of assigned equipment; ensures equipment and vehicles are maintained in proper working order

• Prepares budgetary estimates of staff, equipment and materials required

• Monitors inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies; solicits price quotes and makes requests for needed purchases

• Coordinates, monitors, and inspects the work of contract staff; ensures work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contracts, and City standards

• Compiles data on crew activities and materials and supplies used; updates and maintains records; prepares activity and summary reports

• Responds to emergency calls for maintenance and repair activities

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes:

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level courses in public works maintenance related to facility maintenance; and three (3) years of journey level experience in public works maintenance.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

Possession of a valid California Class B commercial driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Valid certification as an Arborist, Backflow Tester, Pest Control Qualified Applicator, and/or Playground Safety Inspector may be required, depending upon position assignment.

Special Requirements:

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination, and administrative screening. May be called to respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, and weekends). Subject to random drug/alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

To view the knowledge, skills, & abilities required of the position, please follow the link here.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Information on the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment can be found by following the link here.
The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Tustin offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit program that includes:

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee to use toward the purchase of individual or family health coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, additional life insurance, deferred compensation, and other optional benefits. Currently, the flexible benefit amount for Employee + 2 is $2050 per month.

The City contracts through CalPERS medical program (PEMHCA) which offers multiple PPO and HMO options for health insurance providers. Employees also have the choice of Delta Dental PPO or HMO plans.

RETIREMENT
Employees will be enrolled in a defined benefit (pension) plan with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS determines the retirement plan in which a new employee will be enrolled based on the individual's membership status with CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement system on the individual's first day of employment with the City.

Classic CalPERS members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 60 plan, with an employee contribution of 10% (pre-tax). New CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan, with an employee contribution of 7.25% (pre-tax). The City does not participate in Social Security, though participation Medicare is mandatory (1.45% employee contribution).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program and the City contracts with Nationwide Retirement Services.

GENERAL LEAVE
General Leave may be used for vacation and/or illness. Annual accrual amounts increase from 160 to 248 with years of service.

HOLIDAYS
The City has 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

LIFE INSURANCE
Full-Time employees receive a $100,000 life insurance policy.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
The 9/80 alternative work schedule is available for most full-time positions.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the City of Tustin with ten (10) years of full-time service and continue enrollment in the City's health plan are eligible for reimbursement of $250 per month toward retiree health insurance costs. Employees first hired into a benefitted position with the City of Tustin prior to July 1, 2011 are eligible for this benefit after five (5) years of service.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
After passing the probationary period, employees may request reimbursement up to a maximum of $4000 per calendar year for tuition and related expenses when attending a community college or four year university.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of legal and counseling services.

MEDICARE
All newly hired employees contribute a portion of gross salary for Medicare coverage. The employee contribution to Medicare is 1.45%.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

SPECIALITY PAY
The City has specialty pay for designated positions. Examples of specialty pay include Bilingual Pay, Water Certificate Pay, Stand-by Pay, Call-Back Pay, and Shift Differential.

Closing Date/Time: 7/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$68,764.80 - $92,580.80 Annually