What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN I position at City of Stockton?
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
FUTURE INCENTIVES:
Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Candidates must appear in person for the examination.)
The City of Stockton is currently seeking to fill four (4) Maintenance Repair Technician I vacancies in the Public Works Department. The incumbent will typically work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fridays, with every other Friday off. The incumbent in this position may be required to work overtime as needed by the department.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Trades and Maintenance Bargaining Unit. (Classified/Represented)
This list may be used to fill future vacancies.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a medical examination, to include a back evaluation, and a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Veteran's Preference:
This position is eligible to receive Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service must be received in the Human Resources office (see supplemental questionnaire for details in submitting DD-214 copy) prior to the final closing date.
Under general and direct supervision, performs both routine and skilled heavy, physical work in performing a variety of duties such as installation, maintenance and repair of streets, public right-of-way, City facilities, traffic control devices, traffic signals, streetlights and parking meters; operates trucks and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the work; may work independently using various methods of graffiti abatement and removal; perform related work as assigned.Maintenance Repair Technician I is the entry-level class in this maintenance repair technician series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn to perform routine, basic maintenance and repair of streets; traffic control painting and sign work; installation, repair and maintenance of parking meters, traffic signals, street lighting; and graffiti abatement. This class is alternately staffed with Maintenance Repair Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after successfully completing a one (1) year probationary period and gaining one (1) additional year of experience, and completion of a combination of job-related training courses and demonstration of basic on-the-job performance proficiency and competency in work areas that may include, but not limited to the installation, maintenance and repair of streets, public right-of-way, City facilities, traffic control devices, traffic signals, streetlights, and parking meters.Click here for the complete job description of Maintenance Repair Technician I.
Education/Experience:
Maintenance Repair Technician I: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and six (6) months of work experience as a laborer in construction or maintenance work. Work experience and/or training in work zone safety are desirable.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess a current, valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter.
- Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver's license within one (1) year of appointment to the position of Maintenance Repair Technician I for continued employment. Endorsements T and N are desirable.
- Must possess strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds and to perform sustained physical labor.
- Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions and work in confined spaces with exposure to heavy traffic and other potentially hazardous substances.
- Must be willing to work overtime and off-hours shifts in emergency situations.
THE EXAMINATION
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
NOTE:
- After online submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the email address you placed on your application. Some email accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders or accept emails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
Salary : $49,898 - $67,405
