Maintenance Worker I

Description

Maintenance Worker I

The Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class in the Public Works Maintenance series. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within established guidelines where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Maintenance Worker II in that the latter performs duties under less direct supervision and is assigned the full range of duties in the series.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

Incumbent may be assigned to perform maintenance, repair, construction, operation, and installation work in all streets and sewers, landscapes, parks, water, and building maintenance functions.

• Streets and Sewers: Breaks, removes, crack seals, hydropatches, and repairs surfaces; digs, shovels, hauls, loads, and unloads materials; operates jack hammers, tampers, pavement breakers, and other hand and power tools; rolls and irons asphalt; operates trucks, backhoes, aerial lifts, and other construction vehicles and equipment; assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs; performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp installation and repair; installs, maintains, and repairs pathway lights; installs shoring and trench plates; monitors underground service alert (USA's) and marks when necessary; sweeps streets and sidewalks; cleans stormdrains and ditches; hydro flushes and rods; repairs and installs sewer collection lines and pumps; mows roadsides.
• Water: Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution system; digs, shovels, hauls, loads, and unloads materials; operates jackhammers, asphalt and concrete saws, pipe threaders, and other hand and power tools; inspects for and repairs leaks in meters and lines; inspects water reservoirs and monitors water system pressure; maintains and adjusts control valves and treatment processes; operates pipe and leak detecting equipment; notifies customers of problems or disruptions of water service; monitors USA's and marks when necessary; checks pump stations and records flows; flushes and flow tests hydrants; collects water samples for testing; reads meters on an assigned route and records readings; rereads meters as necessary and investigates unusual readings and customer complaints; identifies and replaces faulty water meters when required.
• Buildings, Grounds and Parks: Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in building and facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and painting; performs general cleaning of buildings, facilities, and grounds; repairs and installs electrical outlets, fixtures, switches, and wiring; performs interior and exterior painting and staining; stocks paper supplies and other supplies as needed; mows, edges, and weeds landscaped areas; plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; assists in the installation of new park areas; maintains and upgrades all City parks, pathways, and landscape areas; repairs and installs landscape irrigation systems; assists in the application of herbicides and pesticides; inspects facilities, grounds, and park play equipment for conditions needing repair and maintenance; may coordinate work with contract service providers.
• Assists other Public Works maintenance crews when required; performs cement work, installation of bricks and pavers, minor carpentry, tree trimming, and traffic control; operates trucks and other maintenance and construction equipment; maintains and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects; assists with City sponsored functions; responds to after-hours call-outs as assigned.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Maintenance Worker I/II. Typically, an incumbent would possess the equivalent of:

Maintenance Worker I:
One year of work experience in construction, maintenance, or landscape work, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Maintenance Worker I:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license prior to appointment. Possession of a Class B California driver's license is desirable. Employees holding Class B California driver's licenses are subject to DOT-mandated random drug & alcohol testing.

This class is flexibly staffed with the Maintenance Worker II level, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class; all required licenses and/or certifications for the Maintenance Worker II level must be obtained prior to promotion, and incumbents must successfully complete a non-competitive written and oral testing process for promotion