Maintenance Worker - FULL TIME & LIMITED TERM

Salary : $59,575.56 - $72,414.36 Annually

Location : Novato, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-30

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Description

Come Join Our Te am!

THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Application Deadline : 11 : 59 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025

• This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list to fill current and potential future vacancies. Vacancies may include regular full-time and limited term / seasonal positions.

We hope you will consider becoming a valuable member of the Public Works team in Novato!

THE CITY OF NOVATO Novato residents enjoy a thriving and family-oriented community with abundant educational, recreational, retail, and business opportunities. The residents are actively involved in important local decisions about quality of life issues and the future direction of their City as the City Council encourages a high level of interaction between its citizenry and city government so that important issues are vigorously debated and discussed. With a population of nearly 56,000, the community continues to foster a small town atmosphere due to its low population density, large amount of open space and parks, vibrant downtown, and engaged community members. With an abundance of natural beauty, a rich history, comfortable neighborhoods, a diversified economy, and a promising life sciences industry, the City is well-positioned to continue to thrive into the 21st century!

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and / or repair of City streets, parks and related facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from supervisory and management staff.

May exercise technical supervision over less experienced staff within assigned work unit.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents initially perform the more routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under close supervision. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence. This class is distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker level in that the latter performs the most complex duties and has lead supervisory responsibility.

Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential Functions :

When assigned to any area :

When assigned to Street Maintenance :

When assigned to Parks and Islands Maintenance :

Marginal Functions :

May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Walking, standing, bending, crouching, or climbing for extended periods of time

Making observations

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

Education and experience which includes 6 months of construction and maintenance experience or its equivalent.

Training :

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions :

Outside environment; exposure to noise, grease, fumes and heavy equipment; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to hazardous material.

Physical Conditions :

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, climbing or crouching for prolonged periods of time; and moderate to heavy lifting.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important to complete all required application materials, including the supplemental questionnaire and any required additional documents. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the selection process which may consist solely of an application screening, or may include a written examination, skills assessment, oral appraisal interview, assessment center, or other activity selected by the Human Resources Department and the hiring department. As a result of the selection process an eligibility list of qualified candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies as long as the eligibility list remains active. Candidates who score the highest in the selection process will be required to pass a reference and background exam prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen examination prior to receiving a final job offer.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only Online Applications will be accepted. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire is part of the application; please provide sufficient detail to enable your answers to be rated.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : 11 : 59 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025

Accommodation : Applicants who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing hr@novato.org upon submittal of application.

The City of Novato is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary :

Starting salary is generally the first step of the range listed; however, advanced step appointments may be approved based upon qualifications when warranted. Subsequent salary increases within the range are scheduled yearly and may be granted based upon satisfactory service.

9 / 80 work schedule with closures on alternate Fridays. Employees work nine hours per day and eight hours per day on the working Friday.

Benefits : 1021 MOU

The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). In compliance with AB 340, CalPERS retirement formula is either 2% at 55; employee contributes 9.5% of salary, or 2% at 62; employee contributes 7.25% of salary, depending on eligibility.

The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee based on the employee's benefit enrollment level to apply to medical, dental, life and disability insurance. The dental program and life insurance policy are mandatory. Health, vision and disability options are available. Employees who do NOT enroll in a healthcare plan through the City will receive up to $250 per month as an addition to their gross earnings.

Other Benefits Information :

Leaves :

Please select which work opportunity you are interested in.

I understand that this position requires that I successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical, fingerprinting (LiveScan), and drug screen.

I certify that all information provided on my application and supplemental questionnaire is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge; and I understand that all information is subject to verification; and that false or incomplete information will result in disqualification from the selection process or dismissal, if hired.

Required Question

Salary : $59,576 - $72,414