Maintenance Worker I - Temecula, CA

JOB · The Public Works Department is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Streets Division. The ideal candidate will have experience in asphalt repair, catch basin maintenance, stenciling, and graffiti abatement. General construction experience is necessary, and possession of a ...

Job description

JOB

The Public Works Department is seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Streets Division. The ideal candidate will have experience in asphalt repair, catch basin maintenance, stenciling, and graffiti abatement. General construction experience is necessary, and possession of a valid California Class A or B driver's license is preferred.The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential, as this position regularly interacts with residents, contractors, and outside agencies.This position requires flexibility, including the ability to work overtime, evenings, holidays, and rotating weekends as needed.DEFINITIONUnder direct supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor related to the maintenance and repair of City facilities, streets or parks.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Maintenance Worker I is the Entry level classification in the Maintenance series. The employee may be assigned to a wide variety of public works assignments that include repairing and/or maintaining facilities, streets or parks or assigned trade(s). SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives direct supervision from the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.No supervision is exercised.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in the emergency standby/call out program by responding after normal working hours, as neededProvides assistance to the public, City staff and other government agenciesIdentifies or reports hazardous conditions, and solicits direction for appropriate actionConducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problemsPrepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reportsPerforms other duties of a similar natureStreets Maintenance Duties: Performs pavement repair and construction, sandblasting operations; applies and spreads hot asphalt to patch and repair pitted street surfaces; utilizes concrete cutting and breaking equipment; uses concrete to repair and preserve curbs, gutters, storm drains, and pedestrian sidewalksPaints traffic markings on streets, crosswalks and curbs; sets up traffic control safety devices and barricades, as needed; performs installation, replacement and repair of signs and other traffic control devicesMaintains and repairs storm drains, downspouts, curbs and gutters, and channelsInstalls, repairs and replaces street signs and posts; stripes streets and curbs; application of thermal plasticPerforms minor sandblasting; performs minor tree trimming, weed and graffiti abatementCleans and maintains storm drains, catch basins, and rain gutters to remove tree limbs, leaves and other obstructionsSets up traffic safety devices and barricades, as neededPerforms routine preventative maintenance on equipment, as assignedMay operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, forklifts and vactor equipmentRemoves trash, debris and graffitiUnder direction, performs identified hazardous material containment and controlPerforms other duties of a similar nature

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee requires the ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort involving stooping, crouching, climbing, kneeling, working in confined spaces, and lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment, tools, supplies and other materials typically weighing up to 100 pounds. The employee may be expected to operate maintenance equipment such as loaders, backhoes, jackhammers, stump grinders, concrete cutters, and other specialized equipment, and use shovels, hoes, brooms, and other tools given job assignments. The employee may be exposed to strong odors, smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, and loud noise in the performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret policies and procedures; earn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with City staff, management, and the general public.The employee constantly works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, moisture and wetness as well as mechanical and electrical hazards, and applied chemicals. The employee is subject to loud construction noise which can frequently exceed 70 decibels in particular areas, such as, power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment. The employee must have the ability to travel to different maintenance sites and locations and will be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions.PLEASE NOTE: If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration. Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Flexibly Staffed: NoFLSA Status: Non-ExemptConflict of Interest: Not RequiredDepartment: Public WorksBonding Required: No