Maintenance Worker 1, Casual

Under supervision performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled assignments in the construction maintenance and repair of City water sewer storm systems and streets; and performs related work as required.

Maintenance Worker Iis the entry and training level of the series. Under supervision and in a training capacity incumbents are assigned routine unskilled maintenance tasks while learning the basic construction and maintenance trades as necessary for the specific division to which assigned. Incumbents generally work as a member of a crew but may be given independent assignments.

(May include but are not limited to the following):

General:

• Loads unloads and operates pick-ups and trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.
• Places traffic control flags signs and cones to direct traffic around work sites; may direct traffic.
• Uses general carpentry and mechanical hand tools such as brooms rakes shovels ladders hammers screwdrivers pliers saws drills and wrenches.
• Operates equipment such as air compressors pneumatic hammers power activated hammers chain saws concrete saws pipe cutters sprayers compactors forklifts painting and spraying equipment and rollers.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.
• Tactfully responds to questions and comments from the public.
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and tools used.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• May prepare and keep written records and make material and equipment requests.
• May under direction and on an irregular basis operate equipment such as backhoes front-end loaders and trucks.

In addition to the general duties listed above the following duties are also performed in the Water Distribution Section. As a member of a crew incumbents participate in the following crew activities independently performing certain tasks as assigned:

• Installing connecting relocating and replacing new water mains service lines valves pumps meters meter boxes and fire hydrants; cutting and fitting pipes and making taps.
• Repairing leaks on water mains by installing new pipe and/or clamps.
• Locating and marking existing water mains meters valves and other facilities for City crews and independent contractors using a sonic and/or magnetic pipe locator.
• Notifying customers of water shut-downs.
• Measuring and recording the location of valves hydrants and blow-offs.
• Exercising valves by hand or with hydraulic equipment; marking valves to indicate direction of opening and number of turns to open.
• Testing water flow of hydrants.
• Flushing water system through valves and hydrants testing turbidity and chlorine residual of water and checking for valve leakage.
• Painting valves pumps piping and building interiors and exteriors.
• Removing vegetation cleaning meters and meter vaults and replacing meters.
• Opens and closes valves into water main.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on pump stations and generators.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on storage tanks and sites.

In addition to the general duties listed above the following duties are also performed in the Sewer and Storm Section. As a member of a crew incumbents participate in the following crew activities independently performing certain tasks as assigned:

• Perform a variety of construction repair cleaning and inspection work including rodding hydroflush cleaning television camera inspection locating and new pipe underground construction.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment including loaders pumps compressors and heavy-duty trucks with trailers; set up and operate a variety of equipment including rodding hydrovac locating and CCTV.
• Repair replace and install structures such as manholes cleanouts and pressure-relief valves.
• Calibrate test and operate air-monitoring devices.
• Depending on assignment work in areas with the potential to contain biohazards.
• Assist with environmental cleanup; mitigate damage related to sewer spills.
• Read and interpret maps.
• Learn a variety of semi-skilled and manual work involved in the maintenance cleaning and closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of sewer lines and structures.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather terrain and undergrowth conditions with or around environmental hazards such as poison oak stinging insects and blood- and water-borne pathogens.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting standing walking on level uneven and slippery surfaces reaching twisting turning kneeling bending stooping squatting crouching grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the field and the office. The ability to lift carry and push tools equipment and supplies weighing up to 70 pounds such as a jackhammer is also required. Additionally the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet heat and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes dust chemicals biohazard materials and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders use power and noise producing tools and equipment work in confined spaces drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent AND

Six months of manual labor experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of:

• The proper use and care of common hand tools.

Ability to:

• Safely perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn the operation of power tools and equipment and the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks.
• Learn to safely handle toxic materials.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work effectively as a member of a crew.
• Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public.

Willingness to:

• Wear a uniform.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C drivers license and a safe driving record.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS
The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience Education and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume employment history provided elsewhere in the application or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training education experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the Citys employment page at and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials the qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview.

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

A valid California Class C drivers licenseand a safe driving record is required for this position at the time of appointment. Should you move forward to be hired for this position you will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this employment opportunity contact Jerry Barajas Wastewater Collection Supervisor at or . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand Human Resources Technician at or email:.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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