Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, General Labor

Under supervision, to perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled duties in the repair and maintenance of City streets, sewer, water storage and distribution systems, solid waste and collection solid waste equipment, parks, buildings and related areas; and to perform related work as required.

Positions in this class are distinguished from the class of Senior Maintenance Worker in that the latter is a skilled labor class. Positions in this class are usually assigned for solid waste collections or to a specific area of maintenance, such as streets and alleys, sewers, water, parks, solid waste facilities, building maintenance or special public works projects. Incumbents perform semi-skilled and unskilled work and may, under supervision, perform skilled work in the general work of the area assigned.

No one position would normally perform all of the duties listed below; however, any position may perform any of the duties typical of this class on a limited basis. Positions in this class perform work in accordance with established instructions. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision.

Work is reviewed periodically upon completion and while in progress. Incumbents are expected to refer most variations in work to the lead worker for instructions.

Assists in the collection of residential and commercial refuse, maintenance and repair of public parks, streets, sewers, water systems and facilities; performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and unskilled duties; loads and unloads supplies, lifting and moving heavy objects; assists in installation, maintenance and repair of public works facilities; breaks out old concrete; digs trenches; uses air tools to break through and to compact;

performs other manual labor necessary to the completion of jobs; maintains yards, alleys, and buildings; cleans and maintains tools used on the job; performs a wide variety of semiskilled work in the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and other equipment; makes regular inspection, including necessary preventive maintenance adjustments; lubricates equipment to keep equipment in good working condition; threads and fits pipe;

cleans and paints vaults, pump houses, refuse bins and other equipment; cleans and maintains grounds; operates light equipment, such as trucks, compressors and jack hammers;repairs walks and cement structures; builds benches and backstops; may serve as a helper, performing the more routine carpentry, painting, masonry and minor electrical work on buildings, including roof and floor repairs; installs and repairs sprinkler systems and fountains;

may participate in park construction work; plants, waters, cultivates, fertilizes and cares for shrubbery, lawns and trees; mows and edges lawns with hand and light-powered equipment; sprays for pests and weed control; rakes grounds; prepares soil for planting and transplanting; exercises fresh water system valves; flushes fresh water lines; performs simple electric and gas welding; clean and repair refuse bins and other related work in the Solid Waste Section;

cleans lift stations; repairs manholes; flushes and cleans sewer lines; replaces broken light bulbs; adjusts flow into ponding basins; updates maps and sewer plats; paints lines on surfaces; paints signs; sets and rolls asphalt; mixes and sets cement; may supervise juvenile workers; keeps simple labor and material records; operates City vehicles; and performs related work as required.

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License and a good driving record.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• None required.

Knowledge of:

• Basic math;
• Simple record-keeping;
• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in specialized maintenance work;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance;
• Use and properly maintain assigned tools and equipment;
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction work;
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Maintain simple records;
• Read, understand and apply simple written materials;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

• Strength:
  Heavy work -…