Maintenance Worker (Entry & Non-Entry Level)

Salary: $26.05 - $35.64 HourlyLocation : El Cerrito, CAJob Type: Temporary/SeasonalJob Number: 2024-20Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 08/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousCLASS DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible team player to join the City's team as a Temporary/Part-Time/Seasonal Maintenance Worker. We value the time and effort you dedicate as you consider embarking in a career with the City of El Cerrito and we welcome the opportunity to connect with you as we progress through the process of filling the key role of Maintenance Worker. What's The Role? The City is looking to fill at least one (1) part-time Temporary Maintenance Worker position. This temporary role may lead to a permanent position depending on the needs of the City/Public Works Department, and when a full-time permanent position becomes available. The City is anticipating additional full-time vacancies within the year. Part-time hours for this temporary position may vary, but it is likely the schedule will be an average of 20+ hours per week. Qualified candidates will remain on an eligibility list for when additional opportunities become available. The Maintenance Worker classification is a key role within the Public Works Department and works collaboratively with internal staff, the community, outside vendors and contractors to address routine and urgent maintenance needs across the community. The Maintenance team works diligently to maintain City buildings and facilities, parks and landscapes, streets and sidewalks, and more, while also responding to emergencies/accidents, and identifying and addressing safety hazards to ensure the City of El Cerrito is safe and enjoyable for everyone.The ideal candidate communicates clearly, both orally and in writing, demonstrates a solid work ethic, and is eager to learn a variety of maintenance tasks. If you are looking for a rewarding place to work, completing projects that directly improve quality of life in the City of El Cerrito, this is the position for you! This position can be flexibly filled from Grade 604 (Entry) or 630, depending on experience *See Salary Schedule on City's website* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES) Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.Essential Functions:Operate construction and maintenance equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, and storm drains. Install traffic cones and barricades around work areas to ensure safety of workers and public. Spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets. Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operate jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work. Maintain landscaped areas, recreation and play areas, street islands and medians including water, weed, trim, renovate, fertilize shrubs, trees and flower beds; rake leaves, clean walks, fields, courts and other facilities; and pick up rubbish and paper, and perform general grounds cleaning.Plant and maintain trees, flowers, and shrub; prepare ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.Assist in the maintenance of sprinklers and irrigation equipment.Operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the street and park maintenance and repair; operate light and medium sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe/loader; operate motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, bucket lift, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone.Trim and remove trees from City property.Repair storm drains, catch basins and storm drainpipes.Participate in moving and installing park and recreational equipment.Perform work in emergency situations as required.Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:Uses and purposes of general construction tools and light equipment.Safe work practices.Methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of public works and parks facilities. Ability to:Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including other city staff and the public.Respond to emergency and after-hours calls.Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.Perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work.Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision.Use and operate, in a safe and efficient manner, hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required to perform the assigned work.Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.Assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe use of tools and equipment.Experience and Training:The City is looking for an individual who can demonstrate clearly that he/she has the following background and competencies:Experience:Maintenance Worker - Entry: Some work experience in heavy labor is highly desirable.Maintenance Worker- Non-Entry: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Maintenance Worker - Entry level Training:Formal or informal education at a level which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job. Additional specialized training in heavy construction methods is highly desirable. License or Certificate:Possess, or the ability to obtain by date of hire, a valid Class C California Driver's license is a continuing requirement of this position. OTHER REQUIREMENTSTHE COMMUNITYLocated near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.THE DEPARTMENTThe mission of the Public Works Department is to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain public facilities and infrastructure and programs that support the quality of life for the citizens of El Cerrito in a way that ensures an economically and environmentally sustainable future. The Public Works Department consists of two Divisions: the Engineering Division and the Operations and Environmental Services Division (OESD). OESD operates from the Recycling + Environmental Resource Center (RERC) and the Corporation Yard, and provides services for the maintenance of public facilities, infrastructure, and landscaping; waste management; and environmental sustainability programs and compliance. The City of El Cerrito offers a competitive benefits package. Current benefits features include: 37.5 hour work week with alternating Fridays off CalPERS retirement: Miscellaneous: 2.7% at 55 for current members and 2% at 62 for new members Safety: 3% at 50 for current members and 2.7% at 57 for new members Plan is integrated with Social Security. The City and employee each pay own contribution to Social Security. Vacation ranging from 11 to 33 days per year based on years of service Bilingual Pay 16.5 paid holidays per year 8.75 hours of sick leave accrued each calendar month Fully-paid health and dental premiums for employees and dependents Excellent long-term disability and life insurance program plans Flexible benefits plan allowing pre-tax contributions for health and dependent care reimbursements Deferred Compensation plan available at employee's expenseOur provides a full description of our current benefits.