Landscape Maintenance Supervisor

Play a key role in maintaining City landscape Opportunity to lead a team and interact regularly with multiple divisions within the Public Works Department Description: Great career opportunity to join a high quality municipal Public Works Department in the City of Thousand Oaks! The City is seeking a knowledgeable and results oriented Landscape Maintenance Supervisor who will effectively lead a team of maintenance crew members and equipment operators in the administration of the City’s landscape and maintenance programs. Primary responsibilities: Oversee operations of City landscape construction and maintenance programs; identify ways to conserve resources and promote environmental sustainability Manage and supervise work crews; review work orders for completion according to performance quality, productivity and safety guidelines Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development Create and distribute reports to departments and other agencies Develop biannual operations budgets for both General Fund and Landscape Assessment Districts; ensure that expenditures are within appropriate parameters Prepare and/or edit landscape and irrigation construction plans, work plans, standard operating procedures, and maintenance calendars Develop Scopes of Work and site maps for service agreements and task orders Document and report costs for both in-house maintenance operations and contracted services Attend after-hours City Council, Planning Commission, and public outreach meetings on as-needed basis This position requires working after hours, emergency, and on call duties as necessary. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should possess: 6 or more years of increasingly responsible landscape maintenance experience, including 1 year of lead supervisory responsibility High school diploma supplemented by college level course work in landscape architecture, horticulture, forestry or related field Ability to effectively motivate and lead others; be a team player Ability to exercise good judgment, and make effective, timely and informed decisions Ability to work and communicate effectively with different stakeholders such as residents State of California Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator Certificate Categories B & C International Society of Arboriculture Certification Supplemental Information: FILING DEADLINE: The first review of candidates will take place on August 24, 2026. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position. Additional information about the City is available on our website at For additional information or questions, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process.If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date.Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Thousand Oaks