Maintenance Worker I/II

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment for future positions in the Public Works Streets, Parks and Parks & Open Space Division.

Typical duties for this role may include performing various tasks related to the maintenance of city streets and rights-of-way. This can involve asphalt street repairs, concrete sidewalk repairs, painting, weed abatement, and the operation of specialized equipment.

Some of the key responsibilities, depending on the assignment, are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description of Maintenance Worker I and Maintenance Worker II.

1. Patches streets and parking lots using pneumatic tools and asphalt rakes.
2. Constructs and repairs curbs and gutters.
3. Breaks out old concrete, digs trenches, uses air tools to break through and compact.
4. Builds forms, pours and finishes concrete.
5. Repairs and maintains street surfaces, sidewalks, medians, and other Public Works-related infrastructure.
6. Cleans storm drains and catch basins; replaces and repairs signs; repairs and builds fences; removes graffiti; performs weed abatement tasks.
7. Uses power and hand tools to edge, remove, and weed rights-of-ways, grounds, flower beds, and other landscaped areas; plants, prunes or trims hedges, trees, shrubs and plants; waters assigned areas by hand and/or with sprinklers.
8. Performs periodic painting, plumbing, carpentry and cement work as needed on City facilities; installs, maintains and repairs sprinkler systems; assists with equipment set-up and other physical arrangements.
9. Operates a variety of equipment or vehicles; makes minor repairs such as sharpening blades; performs routine vehicle maintenance and equipment safety inspections; makes minor adjustments on service equipment; oils and lubricates equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment as necessary.
10. Loads and unloads supplies, including the lifting of heavy objects.
11. Utilizes two-way radio and/or a cellular phone for field communication.
12. Maintains logs of daily activities; assists in preparing and ordering of supplies and tools.
13. Assist in preparing the City for special projects and events.
14. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
15. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education, Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• High school education or equivalent.

• Maintenance Worker I requires one year of experience assisting in street maintenance, construction, and/or grounds maintenance; Maintenance Worker II requires two years of experience in street maintenance, construction, and/or grounds, including some semi-skilled assignments.

• Maintenance methods and techniques.
• Operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in repair and maintenance activities.
• Techniques and procedures in basic carpentry, metal, masonry, painting and mechanical work.
• City street system repair and maintenance.

• Operate power tools and make minor repairs to equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance activities related to area of assignment.
• Repair facilities and operate maintenance equipment.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions; work safely and efficiently.
• Operate vehicles as well as general and specialized job-related equipment including hydraulic jackhammers and tampers.
• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Read and understand schematic diagrams.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.