What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Laborer (Extra Help) position at City of Napa, CA?
Our Public Works Department is looking for motivated individuals to join our Fleet Maintenance Team as a Fleet Maintenance Laborer (Extra Help) and assist with maintaining our 342-Vehicle fleet! The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in vehicle maintenance, a positive attitude, and is self-motivated and reliable. If this sounds like you, APPLY TODAY!
Ideal candidates for this role will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during change in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
- Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.
- Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer's perspective is a driving force behind priorities and decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
- Collaborating: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
Part-time positions are not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and not covered by the Civil Service System. Some benefits for temporary employees include sick leave, temporary employee retirement plan, and 3.5% bilingual pay if applicable.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist in the maintenance and repair tasks associated with the care of City vehicles, shop equipment, and the maintenance shop area.
Perform vehicle maintenance, such as regular checks and cleaning of engines, lubricating moving parts of engines and wheel bearings, and replacing cabin, fuel, air, and oil filters as required.
Maintain accurate work and preventative maintenance records.
May operate vehicles, and light equipment and power tools necessary to complete maintenance for the above assigned areas.
Assist in loading, transporting, and unloading equipment related to maintenance.
Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City staff and the public.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Functions, characteristics and proper use and care of common hand tools and safe work practices. One (1) year of experience in servicing, maintaining, or repairing vehicles preferred.
Ability to: Be trained in the use of supplies, tools, and equipment used in in the work areas as described above in a variety of weather conditions; Follow simple oral and written instructions; Perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking; Work safely in an environment containing dust, noise, and fumes from automotive exhausts and solvents; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other persons; Work independently with little supervision.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a good driving record is required.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa
Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.
What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.
Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
- If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.
Reasonable Accommodations: Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.
