Maintenance Technician - Streets & Utilities

City of Santa Fe Springs; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement pension

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

The City of Santa Fe Springs is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for the Public Service Department under the USW contract. The position involves maintaining and repairing municipal infrastructure, including fire hydrants, sewers, streets and lift stations, with a starting wage of $23.83 per hour.

Under supervision, you will operate CDL/non-CDL equipment, perform inspections, respond to emergencies, and assist with landscape, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance, ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with Ohio Class A CDL (Tanker/Air Brake endorsements) to be obtained within 6 months.
• Flexible schedule; on-call for emergencies 24/7.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of municipal equipment and tools for maintenance work.
• Perform street repairs, utility locating, inspections, and repairs.
• Maintain and repair city infrastructure including lift stations and sewers.
• Assist with landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, electrical tasks as needed.
• Set up traffic control, safety barricades, and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Skid steer

Sewer camera

Job description

Employment Opportunity

The City is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician who would work in our Public Service Department. This position falls under the USW union contract. The starting hourly pay for this position is $23.83 per hour.

Below is the outline of our current wage structure as outlined in the City’s contract with the United Steelworkers (2025-2027). Candidates who possess a valid Class A CDL and have prior relevant experience may be eligible to start at a higher step.

• Starting hourly wage: $23.829/ hourly $49,564.424/ annually
• Step 2 (After 12 months of service in Step 1): $26.331/ hourly $54,768.314/ annually
• Step 3 (After 12 months of service in Step 2): $28.835/hourly $59,976.488/ annually
• Step 4 (After 12 months of service in Step 3): $31.338/hourly $65,182.520/ annually
• Step 5 (After 12 months of service in Step 4): $33.842/hourly $70,390.694/ annually
• Step 6 (After 12 months of service in Step 5): $36.344/hourly $75,594.584/ annually

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining and repairing municipal infrastructure, including fire hydrants, storm and sanitary sewer systems, and storm and sanitary lift stations. Duties also include street and pothole repairs, utility locating, routine inspections, troubleshooting, and general maintenance of public infrastructure. Requires the ability to operate tools and equipment safely, work outdoors in varying conditions, and respond to maintenance needs as required.

Essential Functions Of Work

• Operates a variety of motorized vehicles and specialized mechanical and/or electronic equipment (i.e., dump truck with snowplow and salt spreading attachments, backhoe, front end loader, chain saw, chipper/leaf machine, jack hammer, sewer video camera, vac truck, post driver, mowers, skid steer loader or other equivalent types of equipment) based on the functions necessary to perform specific job duties.
• Utilizes various hand tools (i.e., shovel, pick, axe, sledgehammer, handsaw, air wrench, welder, or other equivalent types of hand tools) based on the functions necessary to perform specific job duties.
• Utilizes field mobile devices to complete work orders, maintain routine records, and communicate.
• Maintains and repairs city vehicle and equipment inventory to ensure it is in good operating order.
• Conducts inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies and informs supervisor of any resource needs.
• Performs a variety of tasks relating to special events including traffic control and debris removal.
• Ensures proper utilization of safety precautions, including proper barricades and traffic control devices.
• Responsible for cleaning, camera inspection, and/or replacement of sanitary and storm sewer lines.
• Monitors, cleans, and repairs wastewater lift station pumps and related facilities.
• Performs chipper brush and leaf collection.
• Performs road repairs including pavement and berm work.
• Performs citywide landscape maintenance and right-of-way beautification tasks.
• Plants, weeds, and waters flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
• Maintains parks, multi-use paths, and athletic fields/courts.
• Performs preventative maintenance and makes repairs to HVAC and related mechanical equipment; plumbing and electrical systems; maintaining facilities (doors, windows, ceiling, floors, walls, roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation, etc.); and other maintenance related duties.
• Performs simple mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting and dry-wall work.
• Performs electrical repairs to City lift stations, streetlights, and traffic signal systems.
• Plans, organizes, and performs traffic street sign fabrication, construction, installation, and repair tasks.
• Sets up proper work zones and maintains job sites.
• Operates CDL and non-CDL equipment.
• Assists with custodial duties as assigned at city-owned public buildings and facilities.
• Performs on-call repairs, when necessary, 24 hours a day for emergencies.
• Performs all other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Operational knowledge of motorized, mechanical, and electronic equipment, (i.e., dump truck with snowplow and salt spreading attachments, tractor mower, backhoe, front-end loader, paint striper, chain saw, leaf vac, sewer vacuum, street sweeper, chipper, or other equivalent types of equipment.)
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
• Must continuously and consistently demonstrate the initiative and responsibility to work in an efficient and productive manner with or without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of the safe and correct use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work assigned.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete work orders and written reports.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow Maintenance Technicians and to be courteous to the public.

Typical Qualifications

• High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with "Tanker" and "Air Brake" endorsements; said CDL must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule and be on-call for repairs, when necessary, 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Health Benefits

• Employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance, vision, and dental benefits. If enrolled, employees pay a bi-weekly medical insurance premium through Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund (USW) which includes prescription coverage.
• LIFE INSURANCE The City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employees.
• RETIREMENT PENSION The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System.
• VACATION Employees accrue two weeks of vacation in their first year of employment. They are eligible to use their vacation leave after earning 40 hours of leave.
• PERSONAL LEAVE New Employees receive two personal days a year. New employees hired on or after July 1st will receive one personal day.
• SICK LEAVE Employees accrue 4.6 hours of sick leave per pay period.
• HOLIDAYS Employees observe 11 holidays.
• WELL MEMBERSHIP Employees are eligible to enroll in the employee Well membership program. This program allows employees to receive an individual Well membership if they meet the program's quarterly goal.