What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE WORKER position at City of Signal Hill?
The City of Signal Hill is looking for motivated individuals to join our Public Works maintenance team!
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE SUFFICIENT QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY.
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON JANUARY 15, 2025.
Examination Plan | Weight |
Written Exam | 30% |
Interview | 70% |
Note: Only those candidates determined to be among the BEST qualified based on a review of their experience/training and their responses to the required supplemental questions will be invited to the written examination. Those successful in the written exam will be invited to participate in the interview.
Under moderate or general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, monitoring, and repair of city streets, buildings, parks, parkways, landscaped areas, medians, and facilities; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry/journey level class in the Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents assigned to this class initially perform routine and related duties under close supervision. However, as experience is acquired, they are expected to work independently exercising good judgment and initiative. Positions in this class are distinguished from those in the Senior Maintenance Worker class in that they do not frequently perform the most complex and difficult field maintenance duties, provide constant lead supervision to other field maintenance personnel, nor frequently operate heavy equipment in the most difficult and responsible work situations.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. (These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. The incumbent may be assigned to work in any divisions below depending on department's needs. Management and Supervisor(s) reserve the right to add, modify change or re-assign related duties and work assignments.)
Street Maintenance
- Operate heavy construction equipment such as trucks, tractors, forklifts, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, curbs, sidewalks alleys and gutters.
- Patrol assigned area to locate potholes; spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets.
- Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment, operate a jackhammer, pour and finish concrete, and construct concrete forms; perform heavy manual labor and/or rough carpentry work.
- Set up temporary traffic control devices such as cones, signs and barricades as necessary.
- Perform emergency or routine repair of City-owned street, storm drain, catch basins or other public service maintenance work as required.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.
- Paint or stencil traffic directional signs, crosswalks, stop bars, safety loading zones, bus stops, parking lot and center lines, and school crossings.
- Paint and stripe barricades and guard rails, cut and prepare stencils; maintain, clean, and repair painting equipment and stencils.
- Participates in the clean-up of homeless encampments, removal of illegally dumped items and waste, abatement of weed and invasive vegetation, and removal of graffiti.
- Remove debris from all areas within the public right-of-way, City facilities and parks.
- Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Park Maintenance
- Operate mowers, tractors, trencher, vehicles, and equipment and utilize a variety of hand and power tools related to park landscape maintenance work; assist in maintenance of such equipment.
- Trim and remove trees; operate a boom truck, chippers machine, and chain saws.
- Assist in the set-up and take-down of equipment, portable tents, tables, chairs, bleachers for City programs and special events.
- Clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks and medians.
- Assist in the requisition and purchase of materials and supplies.
- Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and installation of the City's irrigation system.
- Water, mow, weed, trim, and renovate lawns; prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs.
Building Maintenance
- Perform basic semi-skilled maintenance and repair work at entry level in either the plumbing, electrical, painting or carpentry trade areas.
- Inventory and maintain custodial supplies and equipment.
- Maintain and repair building ventilation systems; lighting systems, entry alarm and doors.
- Perform or assist in performing basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance work; Repair, and install tables, shelves, cabinets, countertops, and other wood equipment and fixtures.
- Make repairs on doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs and ceilings.
- Assist in the set-up and take-down of office equipment and furniture for City facilities.
- Prepare surfaces for painting, wallpapering, or staining; apply or strip paint or stain on building internal and external surfaces.
- Operate light duty equipment and machinery.
- Perform custodial cleaning and maintenance of City facilities and buildings.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Respond to emergency calls; subject to call back at any time.
- This position requires participation in the after-hours standby rotation as scheduled, and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
- Perform various related other duties as required.
Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months paid full-time experience performing general construction and/or maintenance work.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. A Class B California drivers' license is required within twelve (12) months of date of hire and contingent upon satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period.
Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to work scheduled and emergency overtime and be available on call as required; wear a uniform and appropriate safety equipment as required by the City, which may include a self-contained breathing apparatus; work outdoors under adverse conditions such as at night, in confined and awkward spaces, in heavy traffic, and in heat, cold, and rain; and attend workshops and classes, as required.
Knowledge of:
- Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.
- Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
- The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.
- Operational characteristics of construction maintenance and repair equipment.
- Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
- Basic mathematics.
- Safe driving rules and practices.
- Basic computer software related to work.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to:
- Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.
- Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
- Operate construction maintenance and repair equipment.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
- Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
- Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
- Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Working Conditions:
The employee constantly works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, and moisture as well as mechanical and electrical hazards, and applied chemicals. The employee is subject to loud construction noise in particular areas such as power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment. The employee may work in vaults and underground storage chambers.
The employee must be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Selection Procedure:
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Selection Procedure:
All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Signal Hill. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application and supplemental questionnaire.
Admission to the competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.
Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@cityofsignalhill.org or (562) 989-7307/10 no later than 5 business days before the test date.
Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.
Oath and Disaster Service Worker:
All City employees are required to sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees upon the beginning of employment. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all City employees are required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to sign a Disaster Service Worker Statement upon hire.
Admission to the competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.
Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@cityofsignalhill.org or (562) 989-7307/10 no later than 5 business days before the test date.
Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.
Oath and Disaster Service Worker:
All City employees are required to sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees upon the beginning of employment. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all City employees are required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to sign a Disaster Service Worker Statement upon hire.
Salary : $50,365 - $64,280
