Job Title: Maintenance Worker I / II
Department: Building Department
Hours: Full-Time
Job Description:
Employment Opportunity Notice
MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II
($19.37 / Hr - $27.28 / Hr)
Hourly / Non-Exempt
There is one Building Maintenance Worker position available. The City will be hiring a Maintenance Worker I or a Maintenance Worker II for the City of Crescent City Public Works Department. Qualification as a Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II will be determined based on the experience of the applicant. The applicant should anticipate performing other Public Works Maintenance duties as described below in addition to performing building maintenance work.
This is a full-time, benefited position. This is an open job recruitment.
Applications can be picked up at City Hall or online at www.crescentcity.org.
This position is open until filled.
The City reserves the right to extend the filing deadline as necessary.
DEFINITION: Maintenance Worker I: Under general supervision, Maintenance Worker I classification performs a variety of semi-skilled and manual tasks in the routine maintenance and landscaping of parks, athletic fields, recreational facilities and other landscaped areas, and other related duties. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Maintenance Worker II: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled labor in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of City facilities and infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, street lights, water distribution and sewer collection systems, drainage facilities, traffic signals, municipal buildings and structures, parks, playground equipment and facilities; reads and records meter readings, tests and maintains meters, turns off/on water service, performs other related maintenance duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Maintenance Worker I: Plants, waters, weeds, mows, renovates and fertilizes turf grass; Plants, fertilizes, cultivates, waters and sprays flowers, shrubs and other plants; Assists in planting, pruning, spraying and maintaining trees; Cleans and prepares recreation fields; Repairs park playground equipment; Picks up litter and debris; Operates power movers and other specialized turf maintenance equipment; Assists in the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems; Operates a dump truck to pick up trash, tree limbs, and leaves; delivers refuse to disposal site; Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors; Washes windows, walls and lavatories and fixtures; Empties trash and cleans waste baskets and trash containers; Cleans and maintains restrooms and other park buildings and facilities; Locks and unlocks restroom doors; Maintains equipment used in the course of work; Performs minor building maintenance work; Performs other related work as required.
Maintenance Worker II: Performs routine and special assignments to assist in the maintenance, replacement and repair of City parks, trees, landscaping, irrigation systems and recreational facilities; Cleans, preps, and paints buildings and equipment for City facilities; Performs concrete work to assist with the excavation and construction and/or repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other concrete structures; Excavates, installs and/or repairs water, sewer, storm drains and other underground utilities; Performs routine inspection and maintenance of sewer lift stations; Cleans streets and maintains street drainage facilities; Attaches fittings and replaces valves, installs water, sewer, and drainage pipelines by trenching, laying and connecting pipe; Maintains water and sewer drainage by cleaning pipelines, installing new pipe sections and repairing leaks; Performs work related to the construction and maintenance of City streets; Performs carpentry and construction work, preparing simple forms and fabricating barricades, builds and repairs chain link and wooden fences, and installs and repairs guardrails; Maintains street safety by clearing vegetation, pruning trees, cutting brush from roadsides to provide a clear view of streets and signs; Transports equipment, supplies, and various materials to and from the job site; Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and hand and power tools related to area of assignment; Installs traffic and directional signage, paints traffic lines, legends and markings on streets, sidewalks, and parking lots; Performs maintenance, replacement and repair of street lighting; Performs other street, utilities, and maintenance work as required. Provides traffic control, signage, cones and barricades as appropriate to the job site; Performs light to heavy manual labor; Picks up, removes and disposes of trash, litter and debris; Performs a variety of plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical work activities associated with the maintenance and repair of city facilities; Performs general building maintenance duties, including janitorial duties; Performs set up and take down of facilities in support of facility rental programs; Cleans facilities as required, including restrooms, kitchens and floors; Accurately reads and records consumer water meter readings; Turns consumer water service on or off; Tests, cleans and repairs/replaces damaged water meters, boxes and related service lines, devices, and valves; Detects cross-connections; Detects water leaks and when appropriate assists consumers in locating such leaks; May assist in general office work as needed; Utilizes proper safety procedures related to all work performed; May participate in the on-call assignment rotation; Responds courteously to the public; Assists other departments in emergency or non-routine situations.
Maintenance Worker II (Continued): In addition to the above, and as directed by the supervisor, duties may include but are not limited to the following: Assigns, directs and participates in the work of a maintenance crew; Schedules the activities of a maintenance crew; Ensures the use of proper safety procedures related to all work performed; Oversees the use and safe operation of tools, equipment and vehicles.
SUPERVISION: Maintenance Worker I: May work under the leadership and training of a Maintenance Worker II. Maintenance Worker I has no supervisory responsibilities.
Maintenance Worker II: As a crew leader, this position may provide leadership and training to a small crew of maintenance workers and/or equipment operators. Either position may work under the direct supervision of the Public Works Maintenance Manager or the Utilities Manager.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Maintenance Worker I: Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and cleaning of buildings, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas and other facilities; Job safety policies and procedures; General safety practices.
Maintenance Worker II: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, water, and sewer pipelines, in accordance with specifications; Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in park and landscape maintenance; Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the building construction trades; Safe work practices and policies; Plumbing, including water, wastewater and drainage systems; Public facilities construction techniques and methods; The building trades related to facility maintenance and repair; Traffic control rules and regulations; Mechanics of meter operation and water service components; Basic math and record keeping; Proper method for locating underground utilities.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Maintenance Worker I: Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Work after hours and on weekends; or holidays and perform on-call duties as necessary; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Clean and care for assigned buildings and equipment; Operate a variety of park maintenance equipment such as mowers, edger and trimmers; Perform assigned tasks independently without close supervision. Speak, read and write in the English language at a level required for successful job performance; Follow work safety procedures and practices; Read, understand, interpret and apply written instructions, manuals, labels, codes and safety regulations; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Use appropriate tools and equipment for the job; Safely and skillfully operate hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment required to complete work assignments; Drive light and medium duty trucks and operate construction equipment; Use sandblasting and painting equipment; Perform heavy manual labor; Make accurate calculations and measurements as required for the job; Operate modern communication devices, including cell phone, radio, and personal computer; Work efficiently both as a member of a crew and independently; Accurately complete routine work activity records and timesheets.
Maintenance Worker II: In addition to the above, Maintenance Worker II to have ability to:
Effectively lead and train maintenance crew personnel in the successful completion of assigned tasks; Work independently in field operations; Communicate effectively; Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines; Read and interpret maps, plans and specifications; Use modern electronic technology in the course of work.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential job duties.
Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSet or equivalent is required. Any combination of education, experience and/or training which demonstrates the required knowledge and ability to successfully perform the job duties.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or equivalent, if a resident of another state and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
See full job description for complete list of job expectations, skills, abilities, and qualifications.
Wage and Benefits
Hourly Wage - $19.37 - $27.28 / Hour
Retirement - PERS 2.5% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new (PEPRA) members. Employee pays PERS member required contribution for either Classic or PEPRA.
Health - The City provides 100% of the healthcare premium for the employee under the CalPERS Gold medical plan. The City provides 80% of the cost of the 2-Party or Family premium for the CalPERS Gold medical plan that is over and above the cost of the Single premium. The City will pay 100% of the employee premium costs for vision insurance, dental insurance, and air ambulance insurance. Full-time regular employees who opt out of City’s health plan due to enrollment in a qualifying group health plan (under the Affordable Care Act) will receive a $700 per month cash-in-lieu benefit payment.
Vacation Leave – Vacation is accrued at 4 hours biweekly upon employment and increases with time in service. There is an accumulation limit.
Sick Leave – Sick leave is accrued at 4 hours biweekly with an accumulation limit.
Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year.
Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no guarantee of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A City of Crescent City application including required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) must be received to be considered.
Application materials are available from: City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 or on our website at www.crescentcity.org. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified they have been selected to continue in the process.
THE SELECTION PROCESS: May consist of a written exam and an oral interview. Subsequent to a job offer and prior to being hired, a candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam, drug screen, fingerprint, and background check.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Crescent City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status. The City of Crescent City makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. Individuals requiring accommodation must inform the City Manager’s Office in writing no later than the final filing date.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
CRESCENT CITY is located on Hwy 101 on the pristine Northern California coast about 25 miles south of the Oregon border. The area offers an abundance of outdoor activities utilizing the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, two major rivers, national and state parks and recreation areas. The City was incorporated in 1854 and consists of approximately 55 full-time and 25 part-time employees. The City has a City Manager/Council form of government with a five-member elected City Council.
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