Summary
This is a full-time position that will be assigned to the Public Works Streets and Trees Division. Tree experience is highly desirable. Class A or B license required within 12 months of hire.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, signs, sewers, storm drains, drainage channels, and related public works infrastructure and facilities; performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled horticulture, arboriculture, and turf maintenance duties in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, and public facilities; operates light and moderately heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Maintenance Worker II: This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Positions in the Maintenance Worker class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Maintenance Worker II level are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I level; progression to the Maintenance Worker II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Maintenance Worker II level.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
All Assignments:
- Sets up traffic safety control devices, cones, and barricades as necessary.
- Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles; performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles as assigned.
- Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
- Receives work orders electronically; prepares, maintains, and inputs detailed logs, records, and reports of maintenance and repair activities via mobile and stationary digital devices into automated software systems.
- Performs emergency street, sewer, storm drain, or other public works infrastructure maintenance work.
- Responds to hazardous material incidents.
- Sets up and takes down furniture and equipment for City special events.
- Picks up and discards trash, brush, leaves, debris, deceased animals, discarded furniture, and trash from homeless encampments; trims and removes trees, shrubs, and bushes; performs weed abatement.
- Trains employees on how to use tools and all types of equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
When assigned to the Streets and Tree Maintenance Division:
- Performs street maintenance duties; operates equipment such as trucks, tractors, jackhammers, and backhoes for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks, gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels.
- Grinds and patches concrete and asphalt hazards in streets and sidewalks; repairs potholes.
- Paints traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs.
- Designs, manufactures, and installs street signs, traffic signs, and special signs for municipal facilities; removes signs no longer required.
- Spreads asphalt in patching and repairing streets.
When assigned to the Parks Division:
- Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled horticulture, arboriculture, and turf maintenance duties in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, and public facilities; participates in the beautification of parks, playgrounds, and public facilities.
- Waters, weeds, trims, renovates, prunes, and fertilizes lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds; controls weeds.
- Operates a variety of park maintenance and power driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, leaf blowers, aerial lifts, and loaders.
- Rakes leaves; cleans walkways, fields, restrooms, and other facilities; loads trimmings on trucks; transports supplies, green waste, mowers, and other equipment.
- Spades and cultivates ground around plants and shrubs; mixes and applies fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides; plants trees, flowers, and shrubs.
- Picks up and discards trash, including hazardous materials; performs general grounds cleaning.
- Drives vehicles to transport materials, tools, and equipment; assists in moving and installing equipment and supplies.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods, techniques, tools, and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, gutters, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, and related public works infrastructure and facilities.
- Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the type of work being performed.
- Proper placement of cones, barricades, and warning devices and directing traffic flow at job sites.
- Procedures and techniques of concrete and asphalt work.
- Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.
- Standards relating to installation, location, and required maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings.
- Properties of backfill materials, construction materials, concrete, asphalt, hot patch, cold patch, oils, paints, and a variety of other materials used in maintenance work.
- Practices and procedures used in weed abatement, watering, fertilizing, and spraying of plants, turf, and trees.
- Basic construction and repair methods.
- The safe operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, mowers, and light to heavy power equipment used in park maintenance.
- Plant selection and care, shrub and turf maintenance, and proper pruning methods.
- Methods and techniques related to the proper handling of toxic chemicals and pesticides.
- City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
- Review, interpret, and complete assigned work orders.
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the type of work being performed.
- Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Read and interpret plans and diagrams.
- Assist in the training of others in the safe operation of tools and equipment.
- Perform asphalt, concrete, and pipe work; work with paints and prepare surfaces for painting.
- Work safely and adhere to principles of safety when working near traffic, in confined spaces, in trenches, or in other environments.
- Safely and effectively operate a variety of park maintenance mechanical equipment and light and heavy equipment, including mowers, backhoes, tractors, and forklifts.
- Mix and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Competently care for plants, shrubs, turf, and trees; properly water, fertilize, and spray grounds and landscaped areas.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Work extended hours and rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
- Maintenance Worker II: Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Experience:
- Maintenance Worker II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible skilled experience in public works related construction work.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Maintenance Worker II:
- Depending on area of assignment, possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Class “A” or Class “B” California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Depending on area of assignment, possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Playground Safety Inspector Certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Depending on area of assignment, possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid Pesticide Qualified Applicator License, to be maintained throughout employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Environmental CONDITIONS
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.