Maintenance Worker I​/II

Job Posting

Summary:

Performs work in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of streets, sewers, storm drains, parks, beaches, bike paths, and public facilities. Incumbents may operate a wide range of hand, mechanical and power tools, as well as a variety of light and heavy vehicles, trucks and equipment relevant to work performed, ensuring compliance with safe working practices. Performs related work as required. May work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and nights.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Maintenance Worker I is the entry level classification in the Maintenance Worker classification series. Incumbents receive regular instruction and training. Under supervision and in a training capacity, incumbents are assigned routine maintenance tasks while learning the basic construction and maintenance trades as necessary for the specific duties to which assigned. Incumbents generally work as a member of a team, but may be given independent assignments.

This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II in that the latter class performs the more complex work assigned to the series, and may serve as a lead worker over volunteer or contract crews.

Maintenance Worker II is the fully trained working level class in the Maintenance Worker classification series. Under minimal supervision, incumbents perform a broad range of duties in the basic construction and maintenance trades as necessary for a wide variety of assignments. Incumbents work as a member of a crew, or may be given independent assignments and may serve as a lead worker over volunteer or contract crews.

Incumbents may be subject to call-back for after hour emergencies. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker III in that the latter class may act as the Lead Maintenance Worker in his or her absence, and may perform a variety of administrative tasks, including report writing, scheduling, and record keeping.

Essential Job Functions, for Maintenance Worker Series:

• Loads, unloads and operates pick-ups and trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.
• Uses general carpentry and mechanical hand tools such as brooms, rakes, shovels, ladders, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, saws, drills and wrenches.
• Operates equipment such as air compressors, pneumatic hammers, power activated hammers, chain saws, leaf blowers, concrete saws, pipe cutters, sprayers, compactors, forklifts, painting and spraying equipment and rollers.
• May operate equipment such as backhoes, street sweeper, power broom, and trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and tools used.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• May prepare and keep written records and make material and equipment requests.
• Participates in, or performs, a variety of semi-skilled tasks such as cleaning catch basins and plugged sewers; repairing and unplugging sewer laterals, mains and storm drains; repairing and replacing water lines; repairing and patching street surfaces; and installing and repairing chain-link fences.
• Performs labor in the planting, cultivating, trimming, removing, watering, and spraying of lawns, plants and other vegetation.
• Performs duties with respect to vehicle, pedestrian, bike lane, and general traffic safety in work areas; sets up cones and barricades for traffic and safety control; may perform as a flag person.
• Picks up, receives, inventories, issues, and delivers parts, tools machines, equipment and supplies.
• Cleans and lubricates machinery, engines, and equipment using steam and solvents.
• May provide information and deal with the public.
• Picks-up garbage and litter around the City facilities and auxiliary areas.
• Performs labor in the erecting of tree supports, building of park benches, barbecue pits, retaining walls and other items.
• Installs and repairs sprinkler lines and irrigation systems.
• Set up Council Chambers for meetings and events.
• Performs graffiti abatement.
• Performs basic janitorial services, including but not limited to, cleaning bathrooms, floors, kitchen areas, sweeping, mopping, and emptying garbage and recycling bins.

Working Conditions

Position requires sitting, standing,…