CITY OF LONG BEACH BUILDING SERVICES SUPERVISOR Salary in the United States

Applications are available online beginning Friday, March 29, 2024, through 4:30 pm, Friday, April 19, 2024. (EXTENDED) 

Under general supervision, participates in and supervises the work of a maintenance crew and/or contracted services engaged in custodial and minor maintenance and repair work; determines custodial levels and/or maintenance for various facilities; plans, organizes, and schedules maintenance and/or custodial services, minor maintenance, and repair work; oversees and/or monitors contract custodial services; establishes and administers operating procedures and sets work standards; checks and evaluates work in progress and upon completion; enforces safety and security regulations; investigates and responds to problems; ensures that employees and/or contractors are properly supplied and instructed in the use of materials, tools, and equipment; interviews, assigns, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates; maintains records and prepares reports; may obtain bids for equipment and maintenance projects, and performs other related duties as required.

• Three years of full-time experience in general building custodial, maintenance, and/or repair work, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities of maintenance and custodial crews; and
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Proficiency with personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and inventory applications.

Willingness to work weekends, holidays and shift work as necessary.

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

Positions at the Airport will require a background screening in order to obtain and maintain an airport, Security Identification Display Area badge and the candidate must be able to obtain an Airport Drivers permit within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

Positions in the Police Department require the ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions. 

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 veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

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.