Grounds maintenance worker Jobs in Vallejo, CA

Description

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THE POSITION

• Scheduled salary increase of 5% effective July 2025

This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The department may choose to fill these vacancies at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for Maintenance Worker I / II positions, as collaborative members of the City's Public Works Department. Ideal Maintenance Workers will be able to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities within street / traffic maintenance, street sweeping, grounds / landscaping, signs and markings, and electrical maintenance. Other responsibilities will include cleaning homeless encampments and picking up illegal dumping. Incumbents within this classification should have the capability to follow written and verbal directions from their immediate supervisor as well as work collaboratively with other Maintenance Workers.

While not required prior to hire, the possession of, or ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License and some construction experience is highly desirable. Maintenance Workers who currently possess or obtain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture during the course of employment with the City, shall receive a salary differential of 5% applied to the base salary, when assigned to apply pesticides.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

To perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities related to street / traffic maintenance, street sweeping, grounds / landscaping, signs and markings, and electrical maintenance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Maintenance Worker I / II is a flexibly staffed class series. Positions are normally filled at the I level. Advancement from the I to the II level is at the discretion of the appointing authority provided that the following criteria are met : (1) the minimum qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties. (3) possession of all required licenses and certificates.

At the Maintenance Worker II level, separate minimum qualifications and recruitments are permitted which allow for separate eligibility lists for each work section (street / traffic maintenance, street sweeping, landscape / grounds, signs and markings, public works electrical maintenance). Since the Maintenance Worker I class is the entry level with only minimal experience requirements, there are no separate recruitments conducted and hiring lists established. Rather, only one hiring list is established and all Maintenance Worker I positions are filled from the same list.

Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience and the possession of a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment. Employees must obtain and maintain their Class A driver license within their probationary period.

Maintenance Worker II - This is the experienced, journey level class, fully competent to independently perform the full range of the assigned maintenance and construction work. Specific duties will vary depending upon the section to which assigned. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of maintenance duties as assigned including the operation of applicable vehicular and stationary equipment and the more complex maintenance and construction tasks. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit, and must obtain a California Class A driver license within the probationary period and maintain it thereafter as a condition of employment.

SALARY

Maintenance Worker I : $25.56 - $31.07 Hourly; $2,045.13 - $2,485.87 Bi-Weekly; $4,431.11 - $5,386.06 Monthly; $53,173.33 - $64,632.67 Annually

Maintenance Worker II : $28.17 - $34.25 Hourly; $2,254.30 - $2,740.10 Bi-Weekly; $4,884.31 - $5,936.89 Monthly; $58,611.70 - $71,242.70 Annually

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Maintenance Worker I

Receives immediate supervision from higher level supervisory personnel, including the Maintenance Worker II.

Maintenance Worker II

Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory personnel.

May exercise functional and technical supervision to lower level regular and seasonal / temporary maintenance staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

General Duties (for all assignments) :

Perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled maintenance and construction duties related to street / traffic maintenance, street sweeping, grounds / landscaping, signs and markings, and electrical maintenance.

Operate construction equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, paving machine, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sand-blasters, concrete saws, mowers, edgers, and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street and sidewalk repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.

Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

Maintain all reports, records, timesheets, and other required paperwork.

For positions at the II level, handle the most complex and difficult assignments in each section requiring the highest degree of skill.

For positions at the II level, assist with the training and supervision of lower level and seasonal / temporary maintenance workers.

For positions at the II level, provide input to the lead workers and supervisors on work processes, safety issues, and efficiency issues.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

When assigned to street / traffic maintenance :

Shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing, and reconstructing streets; clean and fill road cracks with sealing material.

Install repair and replace culverts and storm drains.

Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and assist in finishing concrete and masonry work; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.

Rake, vacuum, and load fallen leaves into trucks; transport to landfill sites.

Inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains, gutters, and culverts.

Install and maintain wooden and metal guard rails.

When assigned to street sweeping maintenance :

Operate a street sweeper cleaning City streets, gutters, and alleyways along assigned routes; ensure roadways are clean and safe for the public.

Prepare reports regarding completed routes and activities as required.

Perform operator-level preventive maintenance of street sweeper equipment as required by the manufacturer.

When assigned to grounds / landscaping maintenance :

Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize grounds.

Plant, water, and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.

Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs; stake and un-stake trees as necessary.

Rake leaves and clear debris and litter from walks, fields, and other facilities.

Perform winterizing maintenance in landscaped areas and City-owned facilities.

Install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related equipment and facilities.

Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the City's irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers and assist in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.

When assigned to signs and marking maintenance :

Assist in the maintenance of traffic control systems including painting and striping City streets, curbs, parking lots, crosswalks, and miscellaneous roadway markings; install buttons and reflectors along roadways.

Install, repair, and replace City signposts and signs; use various techniques to create lettering on signs.

Clear brush and branch around road signs for maximum visibility.

Perform various graffiti abatement activities.

When assigned to electrical maintenance :

Under the guidance of a Qualified Person (QP) or Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW), depending on the proximity to overhead / underground conductors, equipment and any energized voltages, repair or replace street and traffic light bulbs, poles, arms, fuses, photocells, starters, and ballasts; assist in pulling wire as necessary.

Assist electricians, either a QP or a QEW, depending on the proximity to overhead / underground conductors, equipment and any energized voltages, in a variety of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance activities.

For the purposes of this section, a Qualified Person (QP) or Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) shall be as defined in the California Code of Regulations Title 8 Group 1 Low Voltage Safety Orders and Group 2 High-Voltage Safety Orders :

Qualified Person - A person, designated by the employer, who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.

Qualified Electrical Worker - A qualified person who by reason of a minimum of two years of training and experience with high-voltage circuits and equipment and who has demonstrated by performance familiarity with the work to be performed and the hazards involved.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Maintenance Worker I

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Methods, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance work.

Safe work practices.

Basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.

ABILITY TO :

Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.

Learn to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.

Learn and operate a computer and associated programs used by the department.

Understand and follow oral instructions.

Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.

Use and operate hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.

Perform a variety of heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

Participate in, respond to, and be available for emergency call-outs for periods up to one week at a time.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the qualifications for Maintenance Worker I :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned.

Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

ABILITY TO :

Perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.

Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.

Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.

Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned.

Work safely with dangerous materials.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

Maintenance Worker I

Experience :

One year of full-time general maintenance or construction experience.

License or Certificate :

For all assignments :

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment. Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid California Class A driver license is desirable, but must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment. License must have the following endorsement : air brake and manual transmission. Additional endorsements for tanker and hazmat at the time of appointment are highly desirable. Individuals must understand that the City may require Class A drivers acquire such additional endorsements during the course of their employment.

Maintenance Workers who currently possess or obtain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture during the course of employment with the City, shall receive a salary differential of 5% applied to the base salary, pursuant to Article 4.5.B of the IBEW MOU.

Maintenance Worker II

Experience :

Either one year as a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Vallejo; OR, two years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties in street / traffic maintenance, street sweeping, landscaping / grounds, signs and markings, or works electrical maintenance.

License or Certificate :

For all assignments :

Possession of a valid California Class a valid California Class A driver license at the time of appointment is desirable. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class A driver license must be obtained within the probation period and maintained thereafter as a condition of employment. License must have the following endorsement : air brake and manual transmission. Additional endorsements for tanker and hazmat at the time of appointment are highly desirable. Individuals must understand that the City may require Class A drivers acquire such additional endorsements during the course of their employment.

Maintenance Workers who currently possess or obtain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture during the course of employment with the City, shall receive a salary differential of 5% applied to the base salary, pursuant to Article 4.5.B of the IBEW MOU.