Maintenance Worker I / II - Landscape

Job Title : Maintenance Worker

The full salary range for this position is as follows : Maintenance Worker I - $25.95 to $33.10 / Maintenance Worker II - $28.60 to $36.50. Expected hiring range is as follows : Maintenance Worker I - $25.95 to $28.60 / Maintenance Worker II - $28.60 to $31.53.

To perform a variety of maintenance work in public works areas including equipment, streets, traffic, facilities, parks, landscape, and other areas.

Distinguishing characteristics :

Maintenance Worker I

This entry level class of the series is distinguished from level II by routine and repetitive duties performed according to established procedures. Incumbents are closely supervised in their initial assignments. As they gain experience, incumbents will work more independently in routine work.

Maintenance Worker II

Working under general supervision, the position is the journey level in the series. Employees at this level require specific experience and less supervision and review to complete assignments. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.

Examples of essential duties :

• Oversee and inspect the work of contract maintenance workers related to area of assignment; inform and update appropriate staff or contractors as needed; document daily activities.
• Inspect areas of assignment for safety, appearance, and vandalism problems; ensure contract staff complete work properly.
• Perform installation, maintenance, design, repair, and construction duties as related to maintenance of area of assignment.
• Perform plumbing, concrete, carpentry and basic electrical repairs and maintenance related to maintenance of area of assignment.
• Service heating and air conditioning units.
• Paint City buildings and facilities.
• Inspect pool and aquatic facilities for safety; perform water quality testing and adjust treatment processes; and treat and maintain water quality for pools, fountains, and other aquatic facilities / features.
• Maintain and remove trees and stumps for right-of-way clearance.
• Perform weed abatement and vegetation control by use of chemicals, hand tools and light power equipment.
• Operate power equipment such as weed whips, hedger, chain saw, gas blowers, and tractors.
• Perform herbicide and rodent abatement duties; inventory, store, inspect storage containers and apply chemicals.
• Perform street and traffic painting and striping activities; fabricate, repair and replace traffic and directional signs.
• Remove graffiti at various locations in the City using a variety of methods including pressure washer, paint pump, paint cans and / or paint roller; document graffiti locations by using the graffiti tracker system for internal and external users.
• Perform block wall restoration and construction, sidewalk and driveway repair, and utility enclosure pad removal and replacement.
• Inspect and maintain storm drainage components such as channels and catch basins.
• Remove trash and debris from roadways.
• Set up traffic control for safe work zone areas including signs and flag stands.
• Clean and clear park grounds, structures, and parkways of debris and hazardous conditions; set-up park facilities and structures for special events.
• Install, maintain and repair irrigation facilities; install and repair backflow prevention and irrigation devices.
• Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and color spots; clear sites of weeds.
• Operate maintenance vehicles and equipment related to area of assignment as well as a variety of hand tools; may operate larger equipment on a periodic basis under supervision.
• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks in the construction and repair of facilities related to area of assignment.
• Maintain records of activities and accomplishments using electronic and mobile devices.
• Inventory material and supplies for a job related to area of assignment; order materials and supplies within guidelines.
• Apply safe work practices related to area of assignment.
• Clean and care for tools, chemicals and equipment related to area of assignment.
• May assist other department crews and projects as need; may respond to emergency and on-call situations.
• Perform related work as required.

Experience & training / license and / or certificate :

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

Maintenance Worker I

Education :

High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent.

Experience :

One year performing maintenance or repair work for an agency, company, or organization.

Maintenance Worker II

Training :

High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent

Experience :

Two years of experience performing maintenance or repair work for an agency, company, or organization; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Palmdale.

Licenses / Certifications / Other Requirements :

Possession of a valid California driver's license by the time of appointment and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier is required.

When assigned to Landscape / Parks :

May be required to obtain a Qualified Applicator Certificate (Q.A.C)

Minimum qualifications :

Maintenance Worker I

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the qualifications for Maintenance Worker I :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Working conditions : Physical demands :

Mobility : frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long period of time; frequent bending and squatting. The nature of work also requires sitting, walking on level and slippery surfaces, climbing ladders, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.

Lifting : Required to frequently lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more Occasional lifting to 90 pounds, depending on assignment.

Vision : constant use of overall vision; requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment.

Dexterity : frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Work environment :

Incumbents work outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. Incumbents