Maintenance Worker

The City currently has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement in place, however it has been suspended until further notice. 

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of maintenance, repair and construction work in the care of public grounds, buildings, streets, sidewalks, right-of-way, and easements; operates and maintains a variety of maintenance and construction tools and equipment; and performs related work as required.

• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work in the care of public grounds, buildings, streets, sidewalks, right-of-way, and easements.
• Utilizing blowers and hand tools, cleans parking lots and sidewalks.
• Maintains all city planters by weeding and changing out plants.
• Collects trash and empties trash cans at bus stops, city malls, and city owned parking lots.
• Maintains lighting in city facilities and parking lots.
• Replaces broken sprinklers and irrigation lines.
• Repairs plumbing issues inside city facilities.
• Maintains city streets and sidewalks. 
• Maintains city street and traffic signs, curb markings and residential curb address markings.
• Cleans and maintains the City Yard.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as tamping rammers, blowers, grinders, and saws.
• Operate automotive and construction equipment.
• Sets up appropriate traffic safety controls during special events and around maintenance work sites.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a public works and facility maintenance programs.
• The purposes, use, and maintenance of equipment used in the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, buildings and grounds.
• General construction and maintenance methods and terminology.
• Basic principles and practices of irrigation systems.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Basic concept of public works and facility maintenance principles and practices.
• Principles and techniques of Work Area Traffic Control.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: 

• Follow written and oral directions or instructions from supervisor.
• Work effectively and independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with others.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Use equipment and tools related to street, sidewalk, and facility maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Operate automotive and construction equipment safely and efficiently.

Other Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license from the State of California.

Physical Demands:

• Use arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Drive a motor vehicle legally and safely under various conditions; bend, reach, enter and exit a motor vehicle frequently.
• Drive, sit, stand, walk, run, kneel and climb for extended periods of time.
• Work in outside environmental conditions, including unfavorable weather conditions.
• Walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Lift, push or pull up to 60 pounds.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary : $50,448 - $63,840