Streets Maintenance Worker I/II

                                                                                 STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

                                                                                          I - $53,043 to $64,475 Annually
                                                                                          II - $61,395 to $74,626 Annually

                                                                       

ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. 

The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide the community with the sustainable foundation to thrive by delivering quality services and public infrastructure through efficient and fiscally responsible practices. Provide for the public’s needs relative to transportation, water, wastewater, and City owned buildings. Read more about the Department of Public Works here.

THE POSITION

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking a Streets Maintenance Worker I/II to join our Streets Team.  Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties including maintenance, construction, installation and repair of City streets, sidewalks, storm drains, and pavement markings.  Install street barricades, cones and direct traffic around worksites.   Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and power tools.  Maintain hand tools, assigned equipment and vehicles.  Rake and spread asphalt; seal cracks and patch streets; construct forms, lay concrete and finish concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.   Maintain and clear waterways.     Prepare, install, repair, and replace City signposts and signs.  Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.  Respond to emergencies as needed and support special events.  Note: Offers of employment may be made at the Streets Maintenance Worker I or II level depending on experience. 

BENEFITS

Knowledge of:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair procedures for streets maintenance and road construction.
• Methods and techniques of concrete finishing and repair and asphalt work.
• General construction.
• Maintenance and repairs of streets, sign anchors, sidewalks, gutters, stonework, and small block walls.
• Safe operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, tools, and construction and street maintenance equipment.
• Asphalt road construction and maintenance including safely operating a variety of power equipment appropriate to assigned duties such as backhoe, front end loaders, skip loader, dump truck, rollers, grader, asphalt paver, concrete saw, jack hammer, compressor, paint sprayer and other assigned equipment.  
• Modern off practices, including use of a personal computer and use of computerized work order program. 

Ability to:

• Safely perform heavy physical labor.
• Learn to perform a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Learn basic techniques of concrete asphalt patching, painting, maintenance and repair.
• Perform inspections and troubleshoot complex construction and maintenance problems from written and oral instructions.
• Assess difficult situations and make recommendations and/or develop solutions.
• Read and inspect basic maps, blueprints, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain inventory and arrange for supplies/equipment as necessary.
• Properly plan and execute jobs.
• Maintain work records.
• Respond to a variety of information inquiries and public complaints in a courteous manner.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other City staff and the general public. 
• Operate computer systems and project/asset management software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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:

• Two (2) years of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance and construction is highly desirable. 

License, Certificate and/or Other Requirements:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license at time of appointment.  Must be able to obtain a Class A  commercial driver’s license within 180 days of appointment.

Note:  Positions in this class may be subject to pre-employment / pre-duty testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing under the City of Santa Barbara’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy (DOT).

It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess which qualifies you for this position. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Be sure to be thorough in your responses. Statements such as “See application”, “Extensive Experience”, or "See Resume" are not an acceptable substitute for a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.  

The selection process may consist of an application screening, written exam, computer skills exam and/or an oral interview. The successful candidate's employment history will be thoroughly evaluated prior to appointment.

There is currently one (1) vacancy within the Public Works Department.

CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:30 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025. 

Salary : $53,043 - $64,475