Maintenance Worker I

THE FIRST 100 APPLICANTS OR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM ON AUGUST 18, 2026 (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) WILL BE CONSIDERED

The City is seeking a motivated, reliable, and team-oriented individual to join our Public Works team as a Maintenance Worker I. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and is committed to providing exceptional service to the community.
The Maintenance Worker I position performs entry level unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled labor in construction, maintenance, and related service activities applied to the areas of general landscaping, grounds maintenance and street maintenance. The position receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor; and may receive technical and/or functional supervision from higher-level maintenance staff.

• Perform manual unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in street, park, tree, water and storm drain maintenance, construction and repair.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as mowing lawns, raking leaves, and planting flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Assist in cleaning ditches, alleys, streets, culverts and storm drains.
• Assist in the repainting of pavement markings; basic pothole and street repair; installation and repair of street signs and markers; mixing and application of Class III pesticide materials.
• Assist in the care, maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Operate mowers and other equipment and tools for purposes of cutting grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and planting and transplanting flowers, bulbs, shrubs and trees.
• Supervise the work of temporary and seasonal employees as assigned.
• Contact residents concerning maintenance and service problems; refer complaints and requests to proper supervisory personnel.
• Assist supervisory personnel in preparing and maintaining proper records and logs.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Basic construction methods, materials and terminology.
• Standard hand tools, light equipment and vehicles.
• Basic safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools, light equipment, and vehicles.
• Basic methods and practices involved in the care of shrubs, trees and flowers.

• Learn technically complex construction and maintenance procedures in water system, streets, parks, and building maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and under inclement weather conditions.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Work alone or with small groups.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
- Some directly related maintenance experience is desirable.

Training
- Completion of high school or its equivalent, or completion of a trade or vocational school.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

The first 100 applicants or applications received by 11:59 PM on August 18, 2026 (whichever occurs first) will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

At least thirty (30) of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be subjected to a written test. You will be notified of your scheduled testing time and location. The applicants with the highest passing score on the written test will be invited to an oral interview. Applicants must receive at least 70% total score on the written exam and oral interview to be placed on the eligibility list.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, drug screen, and background check.

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all new employees are required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States on their first day of employment.

The City of Pleasant Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department.

Questions about this recruitment? Contact HR Analyst, Colleen Duran cduran