Equipment Superintendent

Berkeley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 139710 - 168801

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity creativity and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible safe healthy environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Equipment Superintendent in the Public Works Departmenta critical leadership role at the center of the Citys fleet strategy and sustainability goals. Working in close partnership with the Public Works Operations Manager you will help shape the future of Berkeleys diverse and highly visible municipal fleet.

The Equipment Maintenance Division includes 14 full-time technicians and two supervisors and the Equipment Superintendent is directly accountable for ensuring safe efficient and fiscally responsible fleet operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead and innovate while managing two repair facilities and overseeing a fleet of more than 570 vehicles and equipment assets including light-duty vehicles on- and off-road heavy equipment refuse trucks generators and emergency vehicles.

A key focus of this position is advancing the Citys fleet electrification and clean transportation initiatives including navigating Californias Advanced Clean Fleets regulations and collaborating with Engineering to plan and build the required charging infrastructure. You will work closely with user departmentsprimarily Police Fire Parks Public Works and the Zero Waste Divisionto ensure the right equipment is procured maintained and deployed while providing clear and actionable reporting on fleet condition utilization and lifecycle costs.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking strategist who combines technical expertise with strong business judgment. You understand how to articulate the long-term financial value of assets balancing upfront capital investment with operational savings. You are skilled at using a Fleet Information Management System leveraging telematics and data analytics to monitor utilization right-size the fleet reduce waste and maximize efficiency. You know when to perform repairs in-house and when to partner with outside vendorsall while maintaining a high standard of customer service and supporting a skilled safety-focused workforce.

If youre energized by complex systems emerging technology and the chance to make a measurable impact on a progressive citys operations and sustainability goals this is an exceptional opportunity to lead.

See the full job class specification here: QUALIFICATIONS

A TYPICAL WAY OF GAINING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OUTLINED ABOVE IS:

EDUCATION
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Additional coursework in vehicle and equipment maintenance public or business administration or related areas is preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Seven years of increasingly responsible equipment maintenance experience at the journey level or above which includes a minimum of three years supervision at a level equivalent to or above the Mechanic Supervisor class.

Additional coursework in vehicle and equipment maintenance public or business administration or related areas may be substituted for the non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The City of Berkeley is committed to diversity equity inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
1. Frequently walk stand sit for extended periods of time.
2. Frequently possess close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
3. Frequently hear sounds related to automotive repairs and maintenance.
4. Frequently use hands to operate computers for administrative functions and other related equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The City of Berkeley is committed to diversity equity inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions with exposure to noise and environmental hazards. Requires occasional evening and weekend shifts.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by Monday February 9 2026 at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application responses to supplemental questions and any requested attachments. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)

Competitive review and assessment of applicants education training and experience

Oral Board Exam - Tentatively Scheduled for Tuesday March 3 2026

Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews slated for the week of March 16 2026.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include but is not limited to: employment history confirmation of educational credentials and degrees licenses including drivers license registrations certificates other credentials credit check criminal history check and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEYBerkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 par...