Maintenance Worker I

Job Title : Parks & Community Services Maintenance Worker

Under immediate supervision to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets, parks, landscape, and facilities; to use and operate manual tools and light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies in the Parks & Community Services Department.

This is the entry level in the class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and follows an established methodology, structure pattern, and policy. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise, and require prior approval before changes are effective. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties :

Perform semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation for road paving; assist in the repair of curbs, gutters, and manholes and the paving of streets and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools.

Expected to perform any and all types of maintenance work as assigned, but may be assigned to do some or most of the total types of maintenance activities on a day's assignment, but not all types at all times.

Remove and replace road surface material and debris; load, transport, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment as required.

Install, repair, and clean storm drains, catch basins, and culverts.

Break up concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, and mix and pour cement for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and sidewalk ramps.

Fill, patch, and resurface holes, cracks, and service laterals.

Place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagman; set up lanterns and barricades. Install, replace, and maintain street signs; paint intersections, curbs, and street markings.

Improve, maintain, and repair City buildings and facilities; use and operate manual tools and light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment; and perform related duties as assigned.

Perform preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment used.

Assist in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events. Perform welding as needed.

Perform the full range of turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize turf.

Perform the full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs; control weeds.

Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.

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

Maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities.

Assist in pest control measures; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.

Assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.

Paint park buildings; remove graffiti in parks and in other areas. Perform maintenance on athletic fields.

Identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff. Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, and other facilities; pick up trash.

Clean and maintain rest rooms; stock rest rooms with necessary supplies; repair toilets, urinals and faucets.

Strip, wax, and buff facility floors.

Maintain and repair City facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, mechanical repair, and playground equipment maintenance.

Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes.

Perform carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodeling, and repairing of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, roofs, foundations, and other carpentry work.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems; repair or replace switches, outlets, breakers, fuses, and wiring; replace light fixtures and ballasts.

Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.

Assist in the construction of various projects; assist in the maintenance of roads and parking lots; perform traffic control.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications :

Knowledge of :

Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment including the operational characteristics of light and moderately heavy motorized equipment.

Basic methods, techniques and tools used in the construction and maintenance of parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.

Irrigation regulations and restrictions, and how to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.

Basic mathematics and operations.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to :

Learn to operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in maintenance, repair, and construction including mower, edger, weed eater, blower, paint sprayer, grader, jackhammer, water pump, power washer, sewer jetter, and water truck.

Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time. Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to :

Learn, interpret, and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to streets, parks, facilities, and landscape programs and functions.

Learn occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of streets, parks, facilities, and landscape maintenance, repair, and construction.

Learn materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in streets, parks, facilities, and landscape maintenance and repair.

Learn principles and practices of irrigation systems installation and maintenance.

Learn maintenance and repair principles and concepts of facility carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing.

Learn to read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.

Perform simple cement and masonry work.

Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools.

Understand and follow verbally and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience :

One year of experience performing a variety of general maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work is desirable.

Training :

Equivalent to a high school diploma.

License or Certificate :

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance.

Special Requirements :

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment :

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 60 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for irregular work schedule, shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.

Holidays : The City observes fifteen (15) holidays per year. Vacation : Accrual of eight (8) hours of vacation per month of service for years one (1) through five (5) of employment (maximum of 300 hours accrual). Paid Leave : Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of service (maximum of 340 hours accrual). Other leaves provided include bereavement (up to 5 days) and jury duty leave. Retirement : Retirement benefits shall be provided at 2% @ 60 PERS retirement formula for existing PERS members or 2% @ 62 for new hires entering the CalPERS system for the first time (pursuant to the City's contract with PERS and as required by law). The employee is