City of Santa Maria, CA Jobs

14 open positions

14 current openings at City of Santa Maria, CA across 4 departments. Listed pay $16.50–$20.06/hr · $76k–$175k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Fitness Instructor

City of Santa Maria, CA · Recreation and Parks · Closes Oct 26

Santa Maria Limited service $18.20 - $20.06 Hourly

The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and community-oriented individual to join our team as a Fitness Instructor at the Senior Center.

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Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Aquatics Safety & Education Specialist

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $18 - $20 / hour

The City of Santa Maria seeks an Aquatics Safety & Education Specialist to safeguard swimmers, provide instruction, and support adaptive programs at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lifeguard

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $16 - $18 / hour

The City of Santa Maria seeks a Lifeguard to protect swimmers at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center and local high school pools, ensuring safety and compliance with American Red Cross standards.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Recreation Activities Leader

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $16 - $18 / hour

The City of Santa Maria seeks a Recreation Activities Leader to design, coordinate, and lead diverse recreation programs for residents, ensuring safe, engaging, and well‑maintained park and facility experiences.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Trainee

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time

The Police Trainee program at the City of Santa Maria offers a structured entry into law enforcement, combining classroom instruction with hands‑on field training.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer - Lateral

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $7,705 - $9,366 / month

Police Officer – Lateral positions open with the City of Santa Maria.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer - Academy Graduate

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $7,705 - $9,366 / month

Police Officer – Academy Graduate is an entry‑level law‑enforcement position with the City of Santa Maria. Candidates must hold a high‑school diploma or GED and have completed the California POST Basic Academy.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Recreation Clerk

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $16 - $18 / hour

The City of Santa Maria seeks a Recreation Clerk to serve the public at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center and Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lateral Dispatcher

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $6,672 - $8,109 / month

The City of Santa Maria seeks a Lateral Dispatcher to join its 24‑hour communications center.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Water Resources Manager

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Full-time $143,896 - $174,907 / year

Lead water system operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for Santa Maria’s 23,000‑connection network. Manage staff, budgets, capital projects, and stakeholder communications.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Crime Analyst I/II

City of Santa Maria, CA · Police Department

Santa Maria Full-time $76,007.62 - $92,387.62 Annually

The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking a highly analytical, innovative, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Crime Analyst.

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Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Wastewater Manager

City of Santa Maria, CA · Utilities · Open until filled

Santa Maria Full-time $143,896.48 - $174,906.94 Annually

The Wastewater Manager is an operational leadership position that reports directly to the Deputy Director of Utilities - Water Resources.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Building Attendant

City of Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Part-time $16 - $18 / hour

The City of Santa Maria seeks a Building Attendant to maintain cleanliness and safety across municipal facilities.

Last seen Oct 10, 2026
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Senior Radio Systems Analyst

City of Santa Maria, CA · City Manager's Office · Open until filled

Santa Maria Full-time $131,374.10 - $159,686.02 Annually
Last seen Oct 10, 2026
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About City of Santa Maria, CA jobs

City of Santa Maria, CA has 14 open positions, mostly in Santa Maria. Openings include Fitness Instructor, Aquatics Safety & Education Specialist and Lifeguard. The departments hiring most are Recreation and Parks, Police Department and Utilities. Typical posted pay is $146k–$159k/yr or $17.34–$18.82/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Water Resources ManagerSanta Maria
$144k–$175k/yr
Wastewater ManagerSanta Maria
$144k–$175k/yr
Senior Radio Systems AnalystSanta Maria
$131k–$160k/yr
Crime Analyst I/IISanta Maria
$76k–$92k/yr
Fitness InstructorSanta Maria
$18.20–$20.06/hr
Aquatics Safety & Education SpecialistSanta Maria
$17.90–$19.74/hr
LifeguardSanta Maria
$16.50–$18.19/hr
Recreation Activities LeaderSanta Maria
$16.50–$18.19/hr
Recreation ClerkSanta Maria
$16.50–$18.19/hr
Building AttendantSanta Maria
$16.50–$18.19/hr

City of Santa Maria, CA Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does City of Santa Maria have open?

City of Santa Maria, CA has 14 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which City of Santa Maria departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Recreation and Parks, Police Department, Utilities, City Manager's Office.

What does City of Santa Maria pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $16.50–$20.06/hr · $76k–$175k/yr.