Maintenance Worker

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs and assists with both routine and semi-skilled, physical work related to maintenance and repair of City streets, open spaces, right-of-way, creeks, vegetation, landscapes, or recreational facilities; operates a variety of vehicles, hand tools, and power tools; and performs related duties as assigned.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisor.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a temporary, seasonal part-time classification responsible for performing and assisting with a variety of maintenance and repair duties either in the Public Services Department or the Parks and Recreation Department.
 
Temporary employees typically work less than twenty-eight (28) hours per week, not to exceed 990 hours in a fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). 
The expected duration of the employment is six (6) months or fewer, dependent on the needs of the City. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, excluding those benefits prescribed by law.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Performs flood control measures by clearing creeks of obstructions, keeping drains clean and clear, and preparing sandbags in case of emergency.
• Performs crack sealing of asphalt, and backfilling trenches and excavations on City streets; performs repair, maintenance, and construction of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Removes concrete, builds forms, pours concrete, and performs other concrete work around City buildings as required.
• Empties trash cans, picks up and removes debris, litter, and trash from parks, athletic fields, trails, and landscaped areas throughout the City; removes graffiti and other unwanted markings from City-owned property.
• Plants, mows, prunes, and maintains turf, trees, shrubs, and plants; clears sites of weeds.
• Performs construction and repair of landscapes and other park facilities such as installing and maintaining signs, installing park structures, and installing and maintaining fences.
• Paints or stains and pressure washes and cleans park amenities and fencing.
• May apply pesticide, herbicide and other pest management treatments to vegetation and landscaped areas

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience
Equivalent to graduation from high school;
Three (3) months of experience as a laborer in construction, maintenance, or landscaping work.
 
Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required.  Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 

• While always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions). 
• All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For a degree to be considered, the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.
• Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.
• Candidates must pass LiveScan background check prior to appointment. 
• This job classification requires a pre-employment medical screening which includes testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
  
  

The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Salary : $21 - $22