Maintenance Worker - Streets

Maintenance Worker I (Streets) Part-Time Positions

More than a job - an opportunity to serve, grow, and make an impact! The Public Works Department is currently hiring two (2) Maintenance Worker I (Streets) Part-Time positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close upon receiving enough qualified applications. First review of applications:
July 14, 2026.

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

About the role:

The City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking two (2) dedicated and motivated Maintenance Worker I's in the Streets division to join our team. This position involves performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of a variety of Public Works duties and services. As a Maintenance Worker I, you will assist in the performance of general maintenance support of the Utilities or General Services Divisions including tasks performed for street and sidewalk facilities, graffiti removal, and various other street related functions depending on the area of assignment.

Future job possibilities with the City of Fountain Valley:
When vacancies occur in the City's entry-level full-time maintenance positions, you will have the opportunity to compete as a Maintenance Worker I for City recruitment for regular, full-time, benefited positions. This includes positions posted as "promotional only".

Distinguishing characteristics:
This is an entry-level classification performed under general supervision. Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Temporary/part-time employees are only eligible to work a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Essential duties:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Operate a variety of vehicles with or without trailers and motorized equipment.
• Load, lift and carry various materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate a variety of power, pneumatic and miscellaneous hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform strenuous manual work as required including digging, back filling of trenches, etc.

Education:

High school graduation or equivalent is required. College coursework with an emphasis in water technology, public works maintenance or construction is highly desirable.

Experience:

None required. Experience in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic signs and delineation, preferably in a municipal setting, is highly desirable.

License required:
Valid California Class "C" Driver's License to perform the essential functions of the position. A commercial driver's license is highly desirable. Maintain, at all times, the licensing required for this job classification.

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to HR. The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.