Maintenance Worker ; Streets

The Public Works Department is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Streets Division. The ideal candidate will have experience in asphalt repair, catch basin maintenance, stenciling, and graffiti abatement. General construction experience is necessary, and possession of a valid California Class A or B driver’s license is preferred.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, as this position regularly interacts with residents, contractors, and outside agencies.

This position requires flexibility, including the ability to work overtime, evenings, holidays, and rotating weekends as needed.

Under direct supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor related to the maintenance and repair of City facilities, streets or parks.

The Maintenance Worker I is the Entry level classification in the Maintenance series. The employee may be assigned to a wide variety of public works assignments that include repairing and/or maintaining facilities, streets or parks or assigned trade(s).

Receives direct supervision from the Director of Public Works or his/her designee. No supervision is exercised.

• Participates in the emergency standby/call out program by responding after normal working hours, as needed
• Provides assistance to the public, City staff and other government agencies
• Identifies or reports hazardous conditions, and solicits direction for appropriate action
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
• Performs other duties of a similar nature

• Performs pavement repair and construction, sandblasting operations; applies and spreads hot asphalt to patch and repair pitted street surfaces; utilizes concrete cutting and breaking equipment; uses concrete to repair and preserve curbs, gutters, storm drains, and pedestrian sidewalks
• Paints traffic markings on streets, crosswalks and curbs; sets up traffic control safety devices and barricades, as needed; performs installation, replacement and repair of signs and other traffic control devices
• Maintains and repairs storm drains, downspouts, curbs and gutters, and channels
• Installs, repairs and replaces street signs and posts; stripes streets and curbs; application of thermal plastic
• Performs minor sandblasting; performs minor tree trimming, weed and graffiti abatement
• Cleans and maintains storm drains, catch basins, and rain gutters to remove tree limbs, leaves and other obstructions
• Sets up traffic safety devices and barricades, as needed
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment, as assigned
• May operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, forklifts and vactor equipment
• Removes trash, debris and graffiti
• Under direction, performs identified hazardous material containment and control
• Performs other duties of a similar nature

High School Diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year of experience performing maintenance work related to area of assignment is desired.

• General construction methods, materials, tools, and terminology
• Methods, practices and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaping, streets and buildings
• Safe work practices, and the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed

• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in street maintenance
• Spray or street line making methods and equipment

• Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software
• Handle disputes and complaints in a calm, courteous, and professional manner
• Work independently and efficiently with a minimum amount of on-site supervision
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