Maintenance Worker I or II _Parks Division

City of Moorpark; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Moorpark is seeking enthusiastic Maintenance Workers to join its Parks Division. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks in city facilities, providing a valuable service to the community. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including full health coverage, retirement plans, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

100% City paid health insurance for employee and dependents

Paid holiday (11.5 days)

Flexible Spending Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year of experience for Maintenance Worker I; 2 years for Maintenance Worker II.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain streetscapes and parks, perform custodial duties.
• Conduct inspections of playgrounds and install equipment.
• Perform weed abatement and maintain sports fields.

Skills

Teamwork

Maintenance Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the community every day, consider joining the team at the City of Moorpark Our Parks Division is excited to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Worker I or II. We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package comprised of 100% City paid health insurance for employee and most plans will also cover dependents at 100% (depending upon the plan chosen), 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents, CalPERS retirement, 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation, annual leave bank, 11 ½ days paid holidays, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance, and a 9/80 work schedule (See and review the benefits tab). Here at City Hall, we have an Employee Engagement Team and we celebrate and recognize employees.

Below are some employee comments on why they like working for the City of Moorpark:

“There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.

“I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”

“I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.” “Flexibility in my schedule and easy-going employees.

This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be on May 12. Prompt application submission before May 12 is encouraged.

The Maintenance Worker I or II position:

Maintenance Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in maintenance work, operate equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City sidewalks, signs, spraying and removing weeds on City streets; perform emergency work during storms, including clearing debris from roads, draining structures, and storm drainage facilities and systems, as well as placing sandbags. This position is not overtime exempt and receives immediate supervision from supervisory, management or higher-level maintenance staff. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day or hours for these positions to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission.

Maintenance Worker I--This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the absence of directly related experience and requiring training to complete the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

Maintenance Worker II--This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker III by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees in this class may have only limited related work experience.

.Essential Functions:

• Maintain streetscapes, parks, or other City facilities.

• May perform custodial duties including cleaning restrooms and other facilities.

• Install and maintain irrigation systems; maintain irrigation controllers and manage irrigation schedules.

• Conduct playground inspections; install sand and wood fiber as needed; install new playground equipment; inspect fields, trails, playground and park equipment, and prepare reports.

• Maintain sport fields; install new ballfield equipment; perform weed abatement; aerate and fertilize.

• Maintain park facilities; repair, install and maintain drinking fountains, bar-b-ques, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, gazebos and shade structures; paint and repair restrooms and park facilities; repair trails, sidewalks, and drainage devices; inspect and repair security lighting.

• Complete minor improvement projects as assigned; construct forms, pour and finish concrete on park sidewalks and other related areas.

• Maintain parking lots, parking lot signs and park signs; replace stop signs, park rules, and other related signs.

• Plant trees, shrubs and install bark mulch; install new planters.

• Maintain sport courts; replace nets, posts and court fencing; repair and replace basketball hoops and nets; maintain bocce ball, horseshoe and other courts.

Marginal Functions:

• Respond to public inquires in a courteous manner.

• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Safety rules when crossing streets.

• Basic first aid methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Learn methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.

• Learn to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.

• Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

• Perform heavy manual labor.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.

• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Experience:

• Maintenance Worker I: One year of experience performing maintenance work, within the assigned essential function area, is desirable.

• Maintenance Worker II: Two years of related experience performing maintenance work within the assigned essential function area, is desirable.

Training: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Environmental Conditions: Field environment; frequent exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases or other atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or skin; work around moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools or machinery; work in high, exposed places; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; operating motorized vehicles; medium to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near and far acuity; depth perception.