Maintenance Worker Pt

Salary: $21.30 Hourly

Location : El Monte, CA

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: 202300050

Department: Public Works & Utilities

Division: Maintenance

Opening Date: 06/20/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary THIS POSITION IS ADVERTISED AS CONTINUOS AND CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW: MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024 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. Work standby assignments/schedules if/when assigned. 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 of Class B Driver's License with a DOT medical certificate may be required for certain assignments.

Incumbents in hourly positions are ineligible for health, dental, vision, and other benefits.

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Do you possess a valid California driver's license? Yes No

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Have you graduated from an accredited high school or successfully completed the G.E.D. exam? Yes No

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Do you possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, construction or related field? Yes No

Required Question