City of Claremont
Monthly Salary Effective 7/1/2024 $4,111.73 - $4,966.35 (Pending Council Approval)
Being the best is a philosophy Claremont employees put into practice every day. The City has a reputation for being a premier city in California, with cutting edge programs and a dedication to the public engagement process.
If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....
- Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast paced, service-driven environment?
- Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?
If you answered these questions with YES, consider applying to be our next Maintenance Craftsworker I!
The Position
The Community Services Department is looking for three highly energetic and motivated self-starters to perform a variety of tasks for the Department's Maintenance Division. As the Maintenance Craftsworker I performs a variety of maintenance-related tasks which include operating vehicles and various types of equipment for the Community Services Department's Maintenance division.
The Maintenance Craftsworker I is an entry-level position. These individuals perform more routine tasks and duties as assigned. They are not expected to operate with the same independence and judgment as individuals operating within the Craftsworker II classification. Employees in this classification work under immediate supervision learning their positions' functional/technical aspects.
Some of the typical tasks performed by individuals in these classifications are, but not limited to, the following:
Building /Facilities
Electrical troubleshooting and repair, moderate HVAC troubleshooting and repair, moderate carpentry, roof repair, painting, repair of metal equipment, including welding, repair of block walls, and plumbing troubleshooting and repair.
Work with contractors on projects including but not limited to getting bids for projects, overseeing projects, ensuring they are complete to standards, and scheduling in buildings/facilities.
Maintain the operation of various types of generators for emergency operation centers.
Install video and communication wiring.
Sewer/Storm Drain
Pressure washer operation, operation of the sewer video camera, operation of the sewer jetter, and cleaning out storm drain catch basins.
Streets/Concrete/Asphalt
Street/curb marking, pothole repair, concrete removal and replacement, and street sign removal, maintenance, and replacement.
Under general direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Craftsworker I may be required to work flexible hours that include early mornings and late evenings or weekends on occasion. Hours of work for this position are Monday thru Thursday (38-hour work week), from 6:30 am until 4:30 pm (38-hour work week).
Ideal Candidate
Qualified applicants for Maintenance Craftsworker I will have one year of experience in construction or maintenance work, including some semi-skilled assignments. Prior municipal maintenance experience preferred. Must have a Class C driver's license with a good driving record and completion of high school or equivalent. The successful candidate must attain, within six months of employment, a valid Class B California driver's license and keep it in good standing.
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Community Services Department is responsible for managing and coordinating the work effort of three operating divisions: Maintenance, Solid Waste, and Motor Fleet. To deliver the high quality services necessary to fulfill the needs of the City Council and the citizens, the department has an annual operating budget of $22.9 million and 41 full-time employees across all divisions.
The Maintenance Division oversees all sewer, street, and sidewalk maintenance; public facilities maintenance; and maintenance of the City’s urban forest. The Solid Waste Division is tasked with providing residential and commercial sanitation services, including trash pick-up and recycling. Lastly, the Motor Fleet Division is responsible for maintaining the City's fleet and contracted fleet services, including the Inland Valley Humane Society and Claremont Unified School District fleets.
Community Services has an annual work plan that includes implementing applicable sustainability actions listed in the Sustainable City and Embedment Plans, and increasing sustainability efforts throughout City facilities and programs. Among other plans, Community Services is responsible for maintaining the landscape and facilities surrounding the iconic Claremont Village.
Additional Information
THE COMMUNITY
Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.
Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.
The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.
Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Claremont is a general law city that uses the Council-Manager form of government. A general law city is one that operates under laws and rules established by the State of California.
The City Manager is hired by and responsible to the City Council. It is the responsibility of the City Manager and City staff to implement Council policies and ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of municipal services. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City organization.
The City Council is comprised of five members elected by-district for four years. The terms of offices are staggered, with three members elected at one general municipal election and two at the next. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years.
The City Council and staff is committed to fulfilling its mission to deliver the highest quality service possible to our community in a balanced and equitable manner. The City Council has identified the following citywide priorities:
- Preserve our natural, cultural, and historic resources;
- Maintain financial stability;
- Invest in the maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure;
- Ensure the safety of our community through community-based policing and emergency preparedness;
- Increase livability in our neighborhoods and expand opportunities for our businesses;
- Promote community engagement through transparency and communication; and
- Develop anti-racist, anti-discrimination policies and plan to achieve community and organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below. The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and salary history.
The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 3% COLA effective 7/1/2025 and 3% COLA effective 7/1/26 (pending Council approval)
- $1,500 a month for medical allowance (pending Council approval)
- 38-hour work week
- 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members) or 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member)
- 96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
- 123 holiday/floating holiday hours per year
- 96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
- $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.ci.claremont.ca.us. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.