Job Abstract

Note: This recruitment is subject to close without prior notice.

Job Summary:

Under differing degrees of supervision, depending upon level, performs a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and servicing of City streets, sewers, parks, trees, cultivated areas, facilities, equipment, and rights of way; performs related duties as required.

This is the Journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents are expected to perform assigned activities without detailed instructions as to specific procedures to be followed.

Essential Functions:

• Sets forms, pours, and finishes concrete and rakes asphalt in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, driveways, alleys, and sidewalks.
• Operates light vehicles such as pickups, specialized vehicles and light equipment.
• Plants and transplants flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and trees; prunes and sprays shrubs and trees; waters and fertilizes turf; operates gang mowers to cut grass.
• Installs and repairs water lines, valves, water meters, fire hydrants, pipe lines, sprinkler systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs on City buildings and facilities requiring some skill in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and routine electrical maintenance; sweeps, mops, buffs, and waxes floors; stocks restrooms with supplies; and performs other related custodial functions.
• Excavates for sewer main and manhole installations or repairs, braces trenches, lays pipe, fills in ditches, operates and maintains pumping facilities at sewer well and storm drain lift stations; opens clogged storm drains; sets and takes reading of flow meters in manholes, and performs preventive maintenance on pumps and motors.
• Answers emergency calls from the public and other agencies taking appropriate action such as placing barricades, removing fallen trees and limbs, replacing street signs and emergency patching of streets, water and sewer lines.

Required Knowledge and Ability:

Working knowledge of common tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work; basic safety precautions and procedures. Ability to perform strenuous tasks, often for extended periods and/or adverse climatic conditions; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; work safely and efficiently; deal tactfully with the public.

Experience:

Maintenance Worker II: One year of experience and satisfactory job performance as a Maintenance Worker I or two years of experience in general facility, grounds, or construction maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

Incumbents must be able to perform heavy manual work associated with maintenance work which includes lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds; requires lifting, bending, climbing, walking, and digging; moderate exposure to dust, temperature, noise and inclement weather; occasional exposure to hazardous work conditions; some exposure to irritating chemicals and heights.

Other / Special Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record. Some assignments require a Class A driver's license.

The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.