Maintenance Worker I​/II​/III

City of Lathrop Maintenance Worker I/II/III

Posting closes on June 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. or when applicant count reaches 125.

The City of Lathrop is currently recruiting for a self‑starting, dependable individual to join our team as a Maintenance Worker I, II, or III. The level at which an individual is hired is based on their qualifications and experience. This position is assigned to a 4/10 work schedule and may include weekends.

Maintenance Worker I is the entry‑level class in the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey‑level knowledge and abilities. Initially, depending on Department/Division assignments, incumbents perform skilled work under immediate supervision; incumbents perform the routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks in streets, parks, buildings, public facilities and utilities.

Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher‑level classification.

Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Depending on Department/Division assignments, incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents perform a full range of duties related to the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, parks, buildings, public facilities and utilities. This classification differs from the lower classification of Maintenance Worker I by the greater complexity of the assignments received, and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.

This classification is distinguished from the higher classification of Maintenance Worker III, which is an advanced journey level class responsible for the most difficult and complex skilled and semi‑skilled work within the assigned Department/Division.

Maintenance Worker III is the advanced journey level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Depending on Department/Division assignments, incumbents perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, parks, buildings, public facilities, and utilities and provide lead direction and training to assigned crews. This classification is distinguished from the higher level of Maintenance Services Supervisor, which is a supervisory level class responsible for overseeing an assigned maintenance function within the Department/Division.

Under general supervision, depending on assigned Department/Division, incumbents learn to perform and perform the full array of routine and complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Maintenance Worker series, including skilled and semi‑skilled work in streets, storm drain basins, parks, buildings and public facilities; assist other staff when assigned; demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties;

perform other related duties as required.

• Maintenance Worker I - $59,664 to $72,522 Annually
• Maintenance Worker II - $65,858 to $80,051 Annually
• Maintenance Worker III - $70,922.00 to $86,206.00 Annually

Based on the level of the assigned individual, performs maintenance, repair, construction and installation work of the sanitary sewer, storm collection and water distribution systems and related facilities including fire hydrants and backflow prevention devices; cleans and maintains sewer lines, storm lines, water lines, valves, hydrants and lift stations; locates and repairs water leaks, damaged lines and valves; locates and marks underground utility infrastructure according to USA/811 guidelines and color codes;

installs shoring and related safety equipment; pours and finishes concrete; operates and maintains a variety of hand and…