Maintenance Worker I

City-of-Selm; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Selm is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker I to perform maintenance and minor construction for the City’s parks, streets, and buildings. Under supervision, you will develop skills in asphalt and concrete patching, sign installation, and storm drain maintenance while gaining hands-on experience with street maintenance equipment.

The role emphasizes physical labor, the ability to read and interpret plans, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing maintenance work.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Class B license is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• General and specialized knowledge of routine street and park maintenance.
• Perform patching and finishing of asphalt and concrete in streets, sidewalks, and curbs.
• Install or repair street signs and traffic signs.
• Maintain storm drains and clear debris from culverts and ditches.
• Operate street maintenance equipment and trucks; perform heavy manual labor when required.

Skills

Arithmetic

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A. PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs a variety of maintenance and minor construction in the upkeep of the City’s parks, streets and buildings; and performs related duties as required.

B. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents whose positions are allocated to this series are assigned duties in streets, parks and building maintenance work. Incumbents progress through this series based on time in grade, demonstrated proficiency and availability of budgeted slots at the next higher level. Due to the nature of construction and maintenance work, incumbents are expected to perform work at lower level classifications when there is insufficient work at their assigned level. Incumbents may be assigned work at a higher level for training purposes for limited periods of time.

Maintenance Worker I

This is the entry or junior level of craft apprenticeship. Incumbents may perform any, or any combination of, duties of the senior level class but are in a training capacity and, therefore, are held only to a moderate standard of proficiency.

C. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Streets Assignment

• Breaks, cuts, lays and finishes asphalt and concrete materials in the patching and repair of street, curbs and sidewalks;
• removes damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters, using cement saws, jack hammers and hand tools;
• builds forms, pours and finishes concrete;
• spreads asphalt screening, oil, gravel, sand and other surfacing materials;
• loads and unloads street maintenance materials;
• operates a variety of trucks and other street maintenance equipment;
• drives a truck to haul materials for a variety of jobs;
• assists with the trimming of trees;
• install or repair street signs;
• install and move traffic signs;
• maintains the storm drain system and clears debris from culverts and ditches;
• picks up sweeper dumps, garden refuse and other materials;
• may operate heavier equipment used in maintenance and street repair;
• performs heavy manual labor;
• keeps tools and equipment in clean and safe working condition;
• controls traffic in the vicinity of work projects; and trims, cuts down and removes trees and shrubs.

D. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General and Specialized Job Knowledge and Abilities:

   (a) General Knowledge of: Arithmetic; English.

   (b) Specialized Knowledge of: Basic civil engineering techniques used in construction, maintenance and repair of streets, city parks and irrigation systems; construction drawings and blueprints; construction tools, equipment and materials; motor vehicle laws; operation of light to heavy equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance of streets and parks; safe working practices utilized in construction and maintenance; operation of light to moderately heavy construction and maintenance equipment; principles of propagating and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers and turf; tools, materials, procedures and equipment used in street and sidewalk maintenance and repair work.

   (c) Ability to: Maintain City parks, roadways, traffic lights, storm drains, buildings and other City owned facilities; supervise, train and review the work of assigned personnel; maintain basic records and files; perform a variety of difficult and complex gardening, park, street and building maintenance work; read and interpret work plans and blueprints; perform activities requiring strength and agility; work at heights and in close quarters; operate moderately heavy power grounds, street repair and building maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

2. Resources, Including Money, Equipment, Materials and Records: Trucks and equipment used in construction and maintenance; materials, plants and trees and supplies; and maintenance records.
3. Solving Problems: Emergency leaks and ruptures of irrigation pipes and broken sprinkler heads; devising methods to complete assignments and control vehicular traffic; mechanical and electrical problems; perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
4. Performance of Others: (See Distinguishing Characteristics above)
5. Relations with:

   (a) Internal Relations with: Supervisors; other construction and maintenance personnel; City Engineer; Recreation Department; Fire Department; Police Department; Chamber of Commerce; S.K.F.; Transit Authority; and City Hall.

   (b) External Relations with: General public; school district; merchants; vendors; California Water Company; California Gas Company; Selma District Hospital; and contractors.

6. Communications:

   (a) Oral: Instructions and conversations.

   (b) Written: Engineering drawings; blueprints; charts; handwritten diagrams and notes; installation location maps.

   (c) Visual: Hand signals; blueprints; drawings; observation of equipment and workers in the area.

   (d) Auditory: Noises denoting danger, or threat of danger from vehicular traffic; spoken instructions; signals and commands.

7. Safety:

   (a) Hazardous conditions: Heavy equipment; power tools; heavy materials; jagged edges; overhead and underground power lines; insects, snakes and rodents; caustic materials.

   (b) Frequency: Daily.

   (c) Consequence: From minor injury such as scrapes, contusions, burns and abrasions up to and including permanent disability or death.

8. Tolerance of Job Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heat, sun, cold, damp, rain and fog; insects; cramped, awkward and uncomfortable positions; dust; heavy physical labor; chemicals and caustic materials.
9. Physical Aptitude:

   (a) Above average hand/eye coordination.

   (b) Above average strength and the ability to lift, carry, push and pull items in excess of 100 lbs.

10. Application of Mental and Physical Effort: Requires heavy physical labor and the ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled crafts; ability to concentrate for extended periods while perform skilled crafts and maintain a constant awareness of safety hazards and potential danger.

E. PREREQUISITES

Experience

One (1) year of experience performing maintenance work, extensive physical labor, or related qualifying experience.

Education

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of a Class B license is highly desirable.