Public Service Maintenance Worker I​/II

Public Service Maintenance Worker I/II

The City of Salinas is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Public Service Maintenance Worker I/II. The eligibility list created by this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the Street Maintenance Division and/or the Wastewater Division. Vacancies may be filled at Level I or Level II depending on candidate experience. Summary of Duties:
May be assigned duties in the Street Maintenance Division or Wastewater Division of the Maintenance Services Department. Level I:
Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of semi skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair or streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, or traffic systems. Level II:
To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations or traffic systems. Distinguishing Characteristics:
Level I:
This is the entry-level class in the Public Service Maintenance Worker class series. Positions in this class will usually perform most of the duties required of Maintenance Workers II but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is directly supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern.

Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Level II:
This is the journey level in the class series. Positions in this class may be filled by advancement from the Public Service Maintenance Worker I class, or by an open process. When filled from the outside, applicants must possess prior experience in the construction and maintenance of street, sewer, traffic, or building-related facilities. Promotion from P.S.M.W.I to the P.S.M.W.II class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the II class and meet all of the qualification standards for the II class.

All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will also require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment. Supervision Received and Exercised:
Level I:
Receives direct supervision from higher-level maintenance personnel. Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher-level maintenance personnel. New employees typically receive immediate supervision progressing to general supervision with training and experience. Exercises no supervision. Level II:
Receives general supervision from higher-level maintenance personnel. Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher-level maintenance personnel. Assignments may require that II level personnel provide technical supervision to Maintenance Worker I personnel.

In addition to the functions listed above: WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE WASTEWATER DIVISION