Maintenance Worker I

Salary : $42,231.46 - $56,594.19 AnnuallyLocation : Baldwin Park, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-0822Department: Recreation & Community ServicesOpening Date: 08/20/2024Closing Date: ContinuousJOB SUMMARYThe City of Baldwin Park is Accepting Applications for the Position ofMAINTENANCE WORKER I$3,519.29 - $4,716.18 MonthlyPLUS AN EXECELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGETHIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL TIME VACANCY IN THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENTAND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES. This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received. For earliest consideration, apply now. The recruitment may close with or without prior notice. The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience. Please note that only applicants who are among the most qualified and/or best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. THE POSITIONPerforms a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in an assigned area including street maintenance, landscape maintenance, or facilities; and provides technical support to various departments.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry-level maintenance class in the Maintenance Worker series. The class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters as are positions allocated to the Maintenance Worker II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or non-directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives immediate supervision from the Recreation Manager and technical and functional supervision from the Maintenance Worker II or a higher-level maintenance position.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be available to work weekends and evenings as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAs defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs minor repairs on equipment and reports the need for major repairs; check and adjust fluid level; grease and lubricate moving parts as required.Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.Performs repaving, patching, overlaying, pothole, and crack sealing repair of asphalt.Answers questions from the public at work site.Maintains and repairs service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order.Inventory and order supplies and equipment related to assigned task.May perform a variety of general manual labor duties.Supports the relationship between the City of Baldwin Park and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.WHEN ASSIGNED TO FACILITIESPerforms general electrical, painting, plumbing, and carpentry work.Performs a full range of building crafts work including structural fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks, during maintenance and repair, remodeling, and new construction assignments.Installs, repairs, and replace walls, flooring, ceilings, windows, and roofing on municipal buildings, as well as other structures related to municipal facilities.Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes.Inspect, adjust, and repair boilers, heating, and air conditioning systems.Test, repair and install electrical systems and fixtures.Design, construct, repair, and install wood and Formica tables, countertops, and cabinets.Hang and install doors, closures, windows; install dry wall and wood paneling.Perform a variety of minor building maintenance duties.WHEN ASSIGNED TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCEPerform a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks in the construction and repair of park and community facilities including irrigation systems, restrooms, and playing fields.Inspect Park grounds, structures, medians and related facilities for safety, appearance, and vandalism.Clean and clear park grounds, structures and playing fields of debris and hazardous conditions.Plant, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, and plants; clear sites of weeds; apply pesticides as directed by licensed staff.Identify landscape areas needing repair and maintenance while driving to/from work site and take corrective action.KNOWLEDGE OF:Common tools and materials used in public works maintenance.Basic repair and maintenance procedures and practices.Safe work practices and policies.ABILITY TO:On a continuous basis, know and understand maintenance activities and observe safety rules. Intermittently, identify potential safety hazards; locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember supervisor's instructions; and explain jobs to other employees.Intermittently, sit while driving a piece of equipment; stand and walk while performing maintenance activities; bend and twist to adjust equipment; kneel and squat to review work; climb up on heavy equipment to begin operations; perform simple and power grasping; pushing and pulling; fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.Perform maintenance activities.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Work with the variety of tools related to public service maintenance.Learn to use computer in order to maintain variety of inventory, replacement and repair records.Perform heavy manual labor.Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of experience or training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:One (1) year of experience in maintenance work including some semi-skilled assignments is desirable.Hight School Diploma or equivalent.Possession of, or ability to obtain at time of appointment, a valid California Class C Driver's license, and maintain a satisfactory driving record. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONApplications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information. THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.REASONABLE ACCOMADATIONThe City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted. LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATESThe Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.PROVISIONSThe provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. City of Baldwin ParkHuman Resources Department(626) 960-4011, extension 207"The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer" For detailed explanation of benefits, see corresponding MOU on City website: RETIREMENT- CalPERS Employees Hired Before 01/01/2013 8% EE share paid by employee 2.7% at 55 formula Average of the twelve (12) highest paid consecutive monthsNew CalPERS Members Hired on or After 01/01/2013 2% at 62 formula Contribute 6.25% of their compensation to CalPERS Current rate was set at 50% of the expected total normal cost rate Total normal cost rate used for calculation is 12.5% of payroll Average of the thirty six (36) highest paid consecutive monthsRetiree Health Care Employees Hired on or after July 1, 2006 Health benefits not to exceed $550.00 per month Effective July 3, 2005 the city paid retire health benefit was increased to $618.00 Effective July 1, 2015 the maximum city paid will be $718.00Employees hired Before July 1, 2015 City will pay minimum employer contributionEmployees Hired Between July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2020 City will pay the minimum employer contribution City will make a contribution to the retiree's individual health reimbursement account based upon the employee's years of service as follows, 6-10 years, 20% of the premium cost 11-15 years, 40% of the premium cost 16-20 years, 60% of the premium cost 21-25 years, 80% of the premium cost 26 years or more 100% of the premium cost Employees Hired After July 1, 2020 The City shall pay the PEMHCA minimum.MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE CalPERS Medical Plans and Delta Dental Plans The City will contribute to each employee $1,350 per month towards benefitsVISION INSURANCE (Vision Service Plan) The City will contribute up to a maximum premium cost of $34.05/moLIFE INSURANCE (The Standard Insurance) City shall provide a $50,000 term life and AD&D insurance. Additional term life and AD&D available paid by EESHORT & LONG TERM DISABILITY The City will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the employee's premium towards a short term & long-term disability insurance program as provided by the City of Baldwin Park. The Short-Term Disability Insurance Plan provides benefits commencing on the 31st day of non-work-related injury or illness, and employees will be eligible to receive cash benefit of 66.67% of their weekly salary up to $1,871 for up to 22 weeks. The Long Term Disability Insurance Plan provides a cash benefit of 66.67% of your monthly salary up to $8,100, starting 180 days after you are out of work and continuing up to age 65 or Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA), whichever is later.DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457 PLAN) Empower EE paidHOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 1ST EE assigned on a 9/80 work schedule will be credited with two (2) nine (9) hours of leave for a total of eighteen (18) hours EE assigned on a 4/10 work schedule will be scheduled Monday through Thursday or Tuesday-Friday Bank hours vary depending on holiday schedulesHOLIDAY BANK EE are credited with an equivalent number of holiday bank EE may accumulate up to a maximum of one hundred (100) hours of holiday bank time. Payout of unused hours in excess of 100 will be removed from the employee's holiday bank hours accrual on January 1 and paid in their straight time hourly rate no later than June 30SICK LEAVE & INCENTIVE PROGRAM (PG17) Accrue 3.693 hours for each pay period The maximum accrual 300 hours, 600 hours or 900 hours Excess hours will be removed from the EE sick leave hours accrual, calculated at their straight time hourly rate, paid at no less or no more than 75% of the total value paid in DecemberCOMPENSATORY TIME EE who worked in excess of forty (40) hours during the seven (7) day work period, may elect the option of earning compensatory time, and shall have a cap of forty (40) hours placed on the accrualVACATION 1-5 years, 3.6923 PP (accrual =96 hours, max 192) 5-10 years, 4.6153 PP (accrual=120 hours, max 240) 10-15 years, 5.5384 PP (accrual =144 hours, max 288) 15-20 years, 6.4615 PP (accrual= 168 hours, max 336) 20 years, 7.3846 PP (accrual =192 hours, max 384)BILINGUAL PAY $100.00 per month for Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Armenian, Farsi and Sign LanguageLICENSE/ CERTIFICATION PAY EE shall receive an additional $150 monthly for the following; A or B CA driver's license, Qualified Applicator Certificate, Pest Control Applicator, Automotive Service Excellence, Backflow Certification, Traffic Signal Control Certification. SPECIALTY ASSINGMENT PAY EE assigned to graffiti shall receive an additional $150 a monthWORK BOOTS Effective July 1, 2015 each EE will receive $300.00 per fiscal year Each EE shall purchase a minimum of two (2) pair of boots Use one (1) hour of work time to purchase bootsTUITION REIMBURSEMENT Amount not to exceed $1,500 per fiscal year COMPUTER LOAN PROGRAM Up to $1,500 loan and payroll deduction 01 Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name.) 02 Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License or have the ability to obtain at time of appointment? Yes No 04 Do you possess one year of experience in maintenance work including some semi-skilled assignments? Yes No 05 If you answered "yes" to the previous questions, briefly describe your experience as it relates to your experience in maintenance work including semi-skilled assignments. If you answered "no" please type N/A. Required Question