Maintenance Worker

Salary : $53,587.27 - $65,150.03 AnnuallyLocation : El Monte, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202400030Department: Public Works & UtilitiesDivision: MaintenanceOpening Date: 10/10/2024Closing Date: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants: 150SummaryTHIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE DEADLINE LISTED ABOVE OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 APPLICATIONS, WHICH EVER COMES FIRST.DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the maintenance repair, and construction of City streets, sidewalks, parks, park buildings, trees, equipment, and facilities; performs a variety of work in the removal of graffiti from buildings, fences, concrete channels, and other structures; patrols City streets and surveys need for graffiti removal; uses and operates manual tools and light and moderate to heavy equipment; and performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned management and supervisory personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing maintenance repair, and construction duties of City streets, sidewalks, parks, park buildings, trees, equipment, and facilities. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Maintenance Crew Leader in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional supervision of lower-level maintenance staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the division. Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Operates tools, equipment, and vehicles including power mowers, edger, blowers, weed eaters, power sprayers, and other equipment; operates heavy equipment including; front loaders, backhoes, skip loaders, boom trucks, tractors, stump grinders, and brush chippers.Performs preventative maintenance procedures and minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment utilized within the department.Installs, repairs, and cleans storm drains, catch basins, and culverts.Removes and replaces concrete or asphalt; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete or asphalt for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and streets.Removes and replaces road surface material and debris; loads, transports, and unloads gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment.Paints and maintains all City owned street legends; installs and maintains all City owned signage.Places traffic control and warning signs; serves as a flagman; sets up barricades.Trims and prunes trees; picks up tree cuttings, brush, and debris resulting from trimming trees; loads trucks or chipping machine; cuts and clears grounds, brush and undergrowth; removes and grinds stumps.Waters, mows, weeds, trims, renovates, and fertilizes lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds.Plants, maintains and transplants trees, plants, flowers, shrubs and brush.Spades and prepares grounds around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizer, insecticides, and herbicides.Maintains plantings and grounds, playground equipment and structures, pools decks and bleachers.Sweeps and cleans municipal parking facilities, chops weeds.Rakes leaves; cleans walks, fields, courts and other facilities.Picks up rubbish and paper; performs general grounds cleaning.Performs custodial tasks in recreation facilities including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, and keeping restrooms and locker room supplies adequately stocked.Performs minor maintenance on sprinklers and irrigation equipment.Sets up tables, chairs and other meeting equipment in recreation buildings.Inspects City premises for graffiti vandalism, uses appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti.Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.Drives vehicles to transport material, tools, and equipment; assists in moving and installing equipment and supplies.Responds to inquiries from the general public.Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Public works maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing assigned City infrastructure, systems, parks, trees, and facilities.Methods and techniques related to the proper handling of toxic chemicals and pesticides.Practices and procedures used in weed abatement, watering, fertilizing, and spraying of plants, turf, and trees.The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.Operational characteristics of specialized parks maintenance and repair equipment.Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.Basic mathematics.Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. Ability to: Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on assigned municipal infrastructure, facilities, systems, parks, trees, and/or appurtenances.Operate specialized park, construction and maintenance light to heavy vehicles and equipment.Properly handle toxic chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications.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.Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Experience:Two (2) years of construction or maintenance experience. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment.A Class A or Class B California Driver's License with a DOT medical certificate may be required for certain assignments. Additional Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; 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; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavierweights of up to 100 pounds on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. E-Verify: The City of El Monte is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.Please see the webpage for 01 Are you a High School graduate or obtain a GED? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid California driver's license? Yes No 03 Do you possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, construction or related field? Yes No 04 Please describe your two (2) years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, construction or related field. Required Question