Maintenance Worker Temp 29 hrwk

Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

Open until filled - 1st screening 2/16/26

Limited to 29 hours per week during regular work hours

Monday Thursday 6:30am 5:00pm.

Actual schedule determined by Public Works Superintendent to meet the needs of the Department

Under close supervision performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled public works maintenance tasks in the construction maintenance and repair of streets sidewalks signs striping painting building maintenance tree trimming debris removal and street light repairs. Although trucks and other motorized equipment may be operated by a Maintenance Worker (Temp) the equipment is used on a training basis for tasks which are repetitious in nature. Under training concept positions assigned to the class of Maintenance Worker which become vacant may reasonably be filled by incumbents in Maintenance Worker (Temp) positions. General technical or functional supervision is provided by the Lead Worker Streets/Parks/Storm or designee. This position may be assigned to any task specified by the Chief of Public Utilities including assisting other divisions.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed.

Reasonableaccommodationsmay be madetoenable individualswith disabilities to performessentialfunctions:

1. Perform a variety of maintenance work in the construction maintenance and repair of streets sidewalks signs striping painting building maintenance tree trimming debris removal and street light repairs.
2. Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to street patching and cement replacement
3. Operateajackhammer.
4. Cut streets and prepare for patches spread premix and oil andrakeasphalt.
5. Clean andmaintainbasictoolsand equipmentused onthejob.
6. Operatepower-driven equipmenton a relief or trainingbasis.
7. Utilize appropriate powerand handtoolsasrequiredforworkassigned.
8. Respondtocitizencomplaintstactfullyandpromptly.
9. Reportbackin atimely mannerto supervisorregardingassignments.
10. PaintCitystreets.
11. Installsigns.
12. Performbuilding maintenanceonCitybuildingsasassigned.
13. Mayrequire 24-houraday emergency callback.
14. Understandoccupationalandsafetyprecautions.
15. Coordinate andverifycontractorestimatesandinvoices as assigned.
16. Reportprogress and completedtasks todesignatedLead or Supervisor.
17. Activelygain experience operating aloaderand other heavy equipment.

Competencies

Ethical Conduct

Time Management

Organization Skills

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Performqualityworkwithindeadlineswithorwithoutdirectsupervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees residents suppliers and elected officials.
• Workcooperativelyandeffectivelyasateamcontributoronallassignments.
• Workindependentlywhileunderstandingthe necessityforcommunicatingandcoordinatingworkeffortswithotheremployeesandorganizations.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical behavior in all matters.

A high school diploma or equivalent and possession of a Class C California Drivers License with a safe driving record. Possession of Class B Drivers License is highly desirable.

Expected Work ScheduleLimited to 29 hours per week during regular work hours; Monday Thursday 6:30am 5:00pm.

Work Environment: Frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions in or near road traffic; near moving mechanical parts and in high places. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level is frequently loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Perform heavy manual labor lifting up to 60 pounds. Required to work on an on-call rotating schedule including weekends and holidays and is subject to 24-hour emergency call out. Must be able to drive a City vehicle.

Essential Mental Functions:

Be able to follow direction work cooperatively with others problem solve interact with City staff and irate citizens. Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read write organize process and interpret data; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge and proper use of maintenance tools and equipment.
• General construction concepts
• Safe work practices
• General Public Works traffic control and safety precautions.
• Basic usage of Microsoft Office Software (Word Excel Outlook Power Point Access Windows) and other job-specific software programs as it pertains to this position.
• How to utilize the internet to navigate to web-based training and timekeeping systems.

Skills:

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction maintenance and repair of streets and right of way areas.
• Thoroughly follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Establishand maintain cooperativeworking relations withthosecontactedinthecourseofwork.
• Organize and prioritize work with sound judgment commonsense and self
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• Understand and apply occupational and safety precautions and training.
• Act effectively under stressful or emergency situations.
• Establishand maintain cooperative workingrelationswiththosecontactedinthecourseofwork.
• Provideexcellentcustomerservice.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• UseJudgementandinitiativein carrying out work and objectives established by management staff.
• Operate a jackhammer.
• Operate a pressure-washer.
• Clean and maintain basic hand/power tools and equipment used on the job.
• Operate power-driven equipmentona relief or trainingbasis.
• Establishand maintain effective workingrelationships with alllevelsofstaffandcustomers.
• Communicate report progress and completed tasks to designated Lead utilizing cell phone.
• Operate a personal computer and software at a basic level; limited operation of common office equipment such as computer monitors photocopiers scanners fax machines and telephones.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must complete a post-offer/pre-employment Department of Justice finger printing criminal background screening employment and reference check medical physical and alcohol and drug screening. Work authorization Work authorization is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is mandatory within three business days of hire.

Department of Transportation Requirements ThispositionissubjecttotheDepartmentofTransportations(DOT) Drug&AlcoholCompliancePolicyincludinga random drugtestingprogram.

Disaster Service Worker Requirements Under California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county city state agency or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.