Maintenance Worker I​/II; Fire Department​/Class A or B

Position: Maintenance Worker I/II (Fire Department/Class A or B License Required)
Salary : $37,120.00 - $52,332.00 Annually
Location : 711 W. Cinnamon Drive, Lemoore, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-21
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Job Description

MAINTENANCE WORKER I MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION
To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities on City buildings and vehicles assigned to the Fire Department; to operate and maintain a wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Maintenance Worker I--This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including less complex maintenance and repair activities. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
Maintenance Worker II--This is the full journey level class within the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Maintenance Worker I
Receives immediate supervision from higher level public works maintenance staff.
Maintenance Worker II
Receives general supervision from higher level public works maintenance staff.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Operate construction, maintenance, and landscape assigned equipment and vehicles; perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
2. Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
3. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
4. Respond to emergencies as needed.
5. Respond to inquiries and questions from the public.
6. May assist in performing other maintenance work as assigned.
7. Attend safety and training sessions and seminars.
8. Maintain City buildings; provide janitorial services; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust, clean and refinish furniture; disinfect and clean bathroom areas.
9. Sweep, vacuum, scrub, strip, seal, wax and buff floors; dust mop floors as needed.
10. Repair light fixtures and replace light bulbs; build desks, racks, boxes, shelves and cabinets; clean windows.
11. Set up rooms for meetings; ensure proper equipment is provided.
12. Maintain inventory City Fire Department buildings; order needed supplies as necessary.
13. Perform graffiti removal duties.
14. Set-up cones, signs and barricades to maintain safe flow of traffic during special events or street maintenance activities.
15. Maintain turf areas including mowing, edging, watering and trimming grass areas; ensure proper watering of turf areas.
16. Perform irrigation testing and repair irrigation as needed including replacing heads and valves and troubleshooting electrical issues; work with supervisory staff to adjust schedules as needed.
17. Prunes and trims trees; trim shrubs and remove debris..
18. Maintain flower beds including weeding and fertilizing; spray pesticides and other chemicals as needed.
19. Provide responsible assistance in the preparation for City special events; set-up trash receptacles and pick up trash during events.
20. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.
21. Perform engine tune-ups and replace engines as needed; perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
22. Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubricating and replacing worn parts and changing oil; perform brake repair activities.
23. Operate shop machinery including various hand and power tools.
24. Assist in obtaining needed parts for service; pick-up parts from various vendors.
25. Perform general maintenance and cleaning of shop area.
26. Oil, grease and clean equipment.
27. Refurbish equipment and structures.
28. Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting tasks utilizing hand and power tools.
29. Replace fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, and ballasts.
30. Perform routine preventative…