Maintenance Worker II - Landscape/Facilities

CLASS DEFINITION
Performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of a variety of Public Works streets, sidewalks and traffic signs, and performs other duties as assigned.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This journey-level classification is distinguished by the skilled maintenance tasks performed under general supervision.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent works under the general supervision of a Foreman and the Internal Services Supervisor or Public Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

When assigned to Landscape:

• Dig trenches, holes, etc., to facilitate installation and repair of irrigation systems or other utilities.
• Clean, rake and grade planters, ball fields, playgrounds, or other landscaped areas.
• Plant turf, shrubs, trees, and ground cover.
• Assist and work with service contractors in the repair and maintenance of City landscaped areas.
• With oversight, applies sprays of various herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals.
• With oversight, responds to bee trouble calls and treats and/or removes as appropriate.
• With oversight, maintains rodent and pest traps and bait stations in landscaped areas.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Perform and assist in preventive and corrective building maintenance tasks, which may involve carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal fabrication, welding, heating, air conditioning and electrical work.
• Perform preventive and corrective equipment maintenance tasks, involving playground units, tables, chairs, gates, security and safety equipment, and system fences.
• Assist in troubleshooting various electrical problems involving electrical circuits, switches and controls. Repair and replace electrical fixtures, switches and related equipment, using a variety of materials, tools, supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the operation, troubleshooting and minor repair of air conditioning and heating units and components.
• Monitor contractors for task completion.
• Perform rough framing and finish work in remodeling offices and other structures. 
• Install and repair doors, floors, partitions, locks, roofs and ceilings.  
• Prepare surfaces for painting, and apply paint to a variety of building and fixture surfaces.
• Mix, pour and form concrete.
• Repair and maintain playground equipment, drinking fountains, facilities and other City structures and equipment for safety purposes and compliance with regulations and codes.
• Fabricate equipment as needed.
• Receive, input and query data related to the performance of job related tasks utilizing a computerized maintenance management system.
• Prepare work orders, inspection forms and other documents as needed.
• Replace lamps in light fixtures, and clean fixtures utilizing a ladder or man lift.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

• Operate a variety of vehicles with or without trailers and motorized equipment.
• Load, lift, and carry various materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate a variety of power, pneumatic, and miscellaneous hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform and assist in the installation of proper lane closure and traffic control.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and daily reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINE

EDUCATION:
When assigned to Landscape:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• College coursework with an emphasis in maintenance, and/or construction maintenance is highly desirable.

When assigned to Facilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational/technical coursework in facilities/building maintenance/repair is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:
When assigned to Landscape:

• Previous maintenance experience in the repair, rehabilitation and construction including streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and traffic signs, preferably in a municipal setting.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Two years related experience in facilities maintenance that may include carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal fabrication, welding, heating, air conditioning and electrical work, preferably in a municipal setting or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
When assigned to Landscape:

• Principles of asphalt concrete street construction, repair and maintenance.
• Principles of Portland cement concrete construction, repair and maintenance.
• Methods, procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic signs and delineation.
• Proper use and maintenance of small hand tools and power equipment.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Use a variety of motorized and non-motorized equipment such as light and heavy trucks, trailers, tractors, skip loaders, and pneumatic tools.
• Set up traffic lane closures for vehicle traffic control.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials, contractors, and the public.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and be a team player.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, fellow employees, public officials and the public.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with Department personnel, contractors and the public.
• Understand and explain, demonstrate and clarify to others well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, and respond to simple requests from others.
• Utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, blueprints, electrical diagrams, time sheets and general operating manuals.
• Use functional reasoning in performing semi-routine functions involving standardized work with some choice of action.
• Exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
• Utilize a computer/tablet and related software to input, query and maintain data.
• Knowledge of the function, purpose and safe operation of hand tools, power tools and shop machinery.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and methods of troubleshooting for construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing systems, electrical systems and mechanical systems

REQUISITE ABILITIES:
When assigned to Landscape:

• Respond to emergency conditions in all department functions.
• Work with a variety of personnel including full-time, part-time, and contract personnel.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance program for equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Read and understand work orders, drawings, maps, etc.
• Lift and carry heavy objects safely.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
• A Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License for manual transmissions with tanker and air brake endorsements is highly desirable.
• Maintain, at all times, the license required for this job description.
• When assigned to Facilities: Building Operator certification is highly desirable

   
NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.
 
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:
Non-exempt

COVERAGE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS:
Incumbents in this classification are covered under the Department of Transportation regulations for drug and alcohol policy are specified in the City’s Administrative Regulation No. 1051. 

Salary : $55,445 - $67,394