What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker & Senior Maintenance Worker I position at City of Fullerton?
Maintenance Worker and Senior Maintenance Worker I
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Join our team as a Maintenance Worker or a Senior Maintenance Worker I to perform a wide variety of general and manual laboring duties in the Public Works Department.
Do you have a knack for keeping things running smoothly? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Performing manual labor related to the maintenance and repair of Public Works, parks, municipal utilities, and other City facilities.
What We're Looking For:
- A can-do attitude especially when faced with complex or urgent repairs.
- Must be able to quickly adjust to different types of tasks and environment.
- Able to spot potential issues before they become major problems.
Why Join Us:
- Play a crucial part in ensuring the City's streets, roads, storm water facilities, parks, and water production and distribution systems are maintained.
- Join an enthusiastic team that takes great pride in their work.
- Be part of a progressive organization that values innovation and excellence.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefit package.
Maintenance Worker
$3161 - $4035 per month
Senior Maintenance Worker I
$3724 - $4753 per month
Position and starting wage will be commensurate with the experience, qualifications, and skills of successful candidates and based on the needs of the Public Works Department.
Future salary increases:
4% - effective July 5, 2025
3% - effective July 4, 2026
3% - effective July 4, 2026
The Public Works Department employs Maintenance Workers and Senior Maintenance Workers I in the following divisions:
Building and Facility
The Building and Facility Maintenance Division handles the maintenance and repairs for all city buildings and facilities including 71 buildings, 32 park facilities, and all city-owned electrical equipment. Duties include general carpentry, electrical and HVAC maintenance, plumbing, general repairs, parking structure maintenance, swimming pool maintenance and repair, street light maintenance, and a variety of other related projects.
The Building and Facility Maintenance Division handles the maintenance and repairs for all city buildings and facilities including 71 buildings, 32 park facilities, and all city-owned electrical equipment. Duties include general carpentry, electrical and HVAC maintenance, plumbing, general repairs, parking structure maintenance, swimming pool maintenance and repair, street light maintenance, and a variety of other related projects.
Landscape
The Landscape Maintenance Division serves the community by maintaining and preserving Fullerton’s green space and recreational areas that include 52 parks, school grounds, 28 miles of recreational trails, 30 acres of median islands, 40,000 trees in public rights-of-way, and other city-owned property. Operations include landscape maintenance, irrigation repair and maintenance, recreational trail maintenance, preparation and maintenance of sports fields, weed abatement, pesticide application, tree and shrub planting, pruning, and removal, as well as emergency cleanup of downed trees.
The Landscape Maintenance Division serves the community by maintaining and preserving Fullerton’s green space and recreational areas that include 52 parks, school grounds, 28 miles of recreational trails, 30 acres of median islands, 40,000 trees in public rights-of-way, and other city-owned property. Operations include landscape maintenance, irrigation repair and maintenance, recreational trail maintenance, preparation and maintenance of sports fields, weed abatement, pesticide application, tree and shrub planting, pruning, and removal, as well as emergency cleanup of downed trees.
Sewer
The Sewer Division ensures the maintenance and rehabilitation of more than 320 miles of sewer pipe within the city. Staff provides routine and emergency mainline cleaning and has developed a program to clean private sewer lateral clogs from city-owned trees. The division also manages a Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G) control program to minimize sewer blockages. We partner with our Engineering Division to manage a comprehensive Capital Repair Program that keeps our sewer system safe and reliable.
The Sewer Division ensures the maintenance and rehabilitation of more than 320 miles of sewer pipe within the city. Staff provides routine and emergency mainline cleaning and has developed a program to clean private sewer lateral clogs from city-owned trees. The division also manages a Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G) control program to minimize sewer blockages. We partner with our Engineering Division to manage a comprehensive Capital Repair Program that keeps our sewer system safe and reliable.
Street
The Street Maintenance Division manages weekly street sweeping, street sign installation, traffic lane, and pavement legend painting, and maintains the public sidewalks, city storm drains, and asphalt pavements over 285 miles of public streets.
The Street Maintenance Division manages weekly street sweeping, street sign installation, traffic lane, and pavement legend painting, and maintains the public sidewalks, city storm drains, and asphalt pavements over 285 miles of public streets.
Water
The Water Division handles all aspects of the water system which includes the upgrade and repair of infrastructure, management of water production and delivery over 424 miles of distribution pipes, safeguards water quality, manages cross-connection/backflow prevention, water conservation programs, and supplies water utility and meter reading services for residents and businesses within the city.
Education/Training/Experience:The Water Division handles all aspects of the water system which includes the upgrade and repair of infrastructure, management of water production and delivery over 424 miles of distribution pipes, safeguards water quality, manages cross-connection/backflow prevention, water conservation programs, and supplies water utility and meter reading services for residents and businesses within the city.
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Maintenance Worker:
Completion of the tenth grade.
AND
Six months of general maintenance/laboring experience.
Senior Maintenance Worker I:
Graduation from high school.
AND
One year of general maintenance experience.
Special Requirements:
- Valid class "C" Driver's License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this series. Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
- Certain positions or assignments may require the possession of or the ability to acquire a specialized motor vehicle operator's license.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs. Certain positions or assignments may require shift work and are subject to overtime and emergency call back.
BASED ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION MATERIALS, applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview, and/or other assessment instruments.
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment process for Maintenance Worker and Senior Maintenance Worker I will be placed on an eligible list for these classifications, which will remain in effect for at least one year or until an insufficient number of candidates remain on the list.
Current City of Fullerton employees may be given preference during the testing and/or selection process.
All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a background and medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees that are appointed to safety-sensitive classifications and all new hires will undergo a drug screen.
All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified by the State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Maintenance Worker and Senior Maintenance Worker I appointees will serve a 12-month probationary period.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.
We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities. As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.
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