Maintenance Worker II

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and limited skilled manual tasks in the maintenance and improvement of public works and park facilities. Operates trucks and other motorized equipment, including light and heavy duty gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. May act as crewleader over several helpers and performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The position includes maintenance within the following divisions: Parks and Medians; Streets; Sewers and Storm Drains; Street Lighting; Traffic Safety; Building Maintenance; and Equipment Maintenance. Assignment to any division is subject to change depending on the need of the department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures including streets, parks, sewer, and other public facilities

Builds forms for sidewalks, curb or drainage basin construction

Assists in mixing, pouring and finishing concrete

Excavates trenches, lays pipe and makes connections for sewer laterals

Repairs sewer manholes and cleans sewer lines

Paints traffic lines and markings

Installs or maintains traffic signs or signals

Performs USA markings on city streets

Prunes and cares for shrubs and trees

Operates and maintains construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as compressor, cement mixer, backhoe/loader, mower, vibrator roller, dump truck and other City equipment

Installs and maintains playground equipment

Sewer lateral connection; sewer demolition inspection

Performs general maintenance duties inside and outside of buildings including painting, removing graffiti, installing doors and windows, and moving furniture

Performs carpentry duties and repairs a variety of interior and exterior building and facility components and systems including plumbing and electrical systems

Orders supplies and materials as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned
Common tools, equipment, materials and methods used in public works and park maintenance
Methods and techniques of repairing sidewalks, curbs and related maintenance areas
Practices and procedures of traffic control
Principles and practices of record keeping; occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability to:

Operate and make minor repairs and adjustments to trucks and other City equipment
Mechanical aptitude
Perform a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned
Perform heavy manual labor
Read and write
Follow written and oral directions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of varied experience in maintenance or construction work including some semi-skilled assignments and equipment operation.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; work at heights; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The City of Hermosa Beach places a high priority on the health and safety of our City’s workforce and our community. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that all City staff members, Commissioners/Board Members, contractors, and volunteers of our City be fully vaccinated. All City staff members must be fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021, as a condition of employment. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation under a medical/disability or religious exemption.

The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.