The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to lead facilities operations within the Desert Region, inclusive of court locations in Blythe, Palm Springs and Indio. This position combines people leadership, facilities expertise, project coordination, problem-solving, and customer service in a fast-paced environment supporting Court operations throughout Riverside County.

As a Facilities Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day work of Facilities Assistants, Facilities Maintenance staff, and Custodians while ensuring maintenance and facility services are completed efficiently and timely. You'll have full supervisory responsibility, including training and developing employees, evaluating performance, providing coaching and corrective action when necessary, and establishing clear expectations for your team.

You'll also serve as an important partner to Court leadership, judicial officers, the Judicial Council of California, County of Riverside, Sheriff, vendors, and other stakeholders while coordinating projects and addressing facility needs.

In this role, you will:

Lead and develop a facilities team, including assigning work, training employees, providing feedback, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development.
Prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor facility maintenance requests and work orders.
Oversee the quality and timely completion of work performed throughout your assigned region.
Manage and coordinate facility maintenance projects, judicial moves, inspections, and other special projects.
Evaluate workflows, identify service or operational deficiencies, and implement process improvements.
Promote workplace safety and ensure appropriate use of PPE and compliance with applicable OSHA, ADA, Court, and other requirements.
Partner with Court management and other stakeholders to resolve facility concerns and coordinate upcoming work.
Track operational and performance information and prepare reports related to regional and employee activity.
Respond to complex facility issues and help develop practical solutions to operational challenges.
Serve as an emergency Court contact for assigned buildings and, when necessary, assist with facility emergencies after hours.

We're looking for a hands-on leader and practical problem-solver who knows how to balance people, projects, priorities, and unexpected challenges.

The ideal candidate can effectively supervise and develop employees, manage multiple priorities and interruptions, provide excellent customer service, coordinate projects across different stakeholders, and identify solutions when operational problems arise. The position also requires knowledge of facilities maintenance practices, safety precautions, minor repairs, tools and equipment, and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel formulas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates may qualify through one of two pathways:

Option I: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or a closely related field, plus one year of facilities maintenance experience and two years of lead or supervisory experience.

Option II: High school diploma or GED, plus three years of facilities maintenance or equivalent related experience and two years in a lead or supervisory role.

Both options require familiarity with OSHA and ADA guidelines. Knowledge of SAP and Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) systems is a plus.

The successful candidate must also obtain OSHA 10 certification and the Cal-OSHA Asbestos O&M Initial 16-hour course within six months of hire; these courses are Court funded.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer:

Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
Optional deferred compensation programs
Generous leave accruals
Fourteen (14) paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Tuition discounts
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

Selection Procedures:

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable. Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Status Notifications

You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations

Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

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