Maintenance Worker I​/II

the city of hemet is an equal opportunity employer

the city of hemet is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our public works team as a maintenance worker i/ii. This is an exciting opportunity to serve your community while building a stable and rewarding career in local government. Whether you are starting your career in public works or bringing hands‑on experience in construction, landscaping, streets, or facilities maintenance, this position offers the chance to make a visible and lasting impact throughout our city.

as a maintenance worker with the city of hemet, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining streets, parks, facilities, and public spaces that residents rely on every day. We’re looking for team players who take pride in quality workmanship, value safety, and enjoy working outdoors in a collaborative environment. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep hemet running smoothly, we encourage you to apply today.

• perform skilled street maintenance tasks, including repair, maintenance, and construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, shoulders, pavement, and related facilities.
• remove debris from roads and pedestrian walkways; perform weed abatement and graffiti removal; assist in the installation, maintenance and inspection of city signs, road markings, striping, and delineators.
• perform concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter and ramp installation and repair; conduct temporary and permanent pothole repairs and crack sealing; remove and replace asphalt; paint curbs; install and repair guardrails and barricades; mow and abate weeds on public rights‑of‑way; spray herbicides; conduct litter removal throughout the city.
• maintain parks, landscapes and recreational facilities: mow and edge lawns; remove graffiti; clean and maintain grounds, paved areas, paths and walkways; pick up trash and litter; open, clean and maintain restrooms; install, repair and maintain irrigation systems; adjust, repair and replace timing mechanisms; install, maintain and repair playground equipment; perform landscape planting, trimming, removal and weed control; mix and apply herbicides and pesticides safely;
  
  operate and maintain hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
• perform skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of the city’s water systems: install new water mains and service lines; shut down mains and water services for repairs; maintain and replace water lines, hydrants, valves, back‑flow devices and meters; flush hydrants and mains; perform maintenance and repair at well sites; assist in installation and repair of sewer lines.
• operate dump trucks, service trucks, vactors, jet trucks, backhoes, boom trucks, and other light and heavy duty maintenance and construction equipment; maintain and clean assigned vehicles and equipment.
• assist other public works maintenance units; perform tree trimming, graffiti removal and traffic control; respond to emergency call‑outs as assigned; provide customer service; resolve public service complaints; establish positive working relationships with community organizations, agencies, city staff and the public.
• train less experienced staff and respond to questions and concerns from the public.

• practices, techniques and materials used in maintenance, construction, mechanics and repair of streets and parks.
• operational and maintenance characteristics of standard construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
• traffic control methods and regulations.
• practices, procedures and materials used in weed and pest abatement.
• safety requirements for operations of trucks and other equipment.
• methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments and record keeping.
• occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance equipment, tools and materials.

• perform maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, concrete and irrigation systems.
• operate a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction.
• perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• respond to community issues and concerns.
• maintain appropriate certificates…