Maintenance Worker I - Parks

City of Hawthorne; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hawthorne is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker - Parks to support maintenance of City parks, streets, and facilities. The role involves manual labor, graffiti removal, signage work, and operating various hand and power tools on a daily basis.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of general maintenance experience. Some semi-skilled trades training is desirable; on-call availability for emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of full-time paid general maintenance experience.
• Additional coursework or vocational training in semi-skilled trades desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and repair of street signage and related fixtures.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks in plumbing, electrical, painting or carpentry at entry level.
• Maintain public areas by collecting and removing trash and debris.
• Set up temporary traffic control devices such as cones, signs and barricades as necessary.
• Remove graffiti using solvents, pressure washers or paint; maintain related equipment.
• Operate power hand tools, paint sprayers, pressure washers and related equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to the City Maintenance Worker - Parks. The duties included on this list are examples and are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Assist in the installation and repair of street signage.
• Assist in the removal of broken glass and boarding up windows.
• Perform and/or assist in basic semi-skilled maintenance and repair work at an entry level in either the plumbing, electrical, painting or carpentry trade areas.
• Maintain public areas by collecting and removing trash.
• Set up temporary traffic control devices such as cones, signs and barricades as necessary.
• Remove graffiti by using solvents, pressure washers or paint.
• Paint over or remove graffiti sites by the request of the public or by work order in areas that may include City property and public right-of-way.
• Maintains paint brushes, paint pots, spray guns, compressors, and related equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply finish coverings by using brushes, rollers or spray equipment as necessary.
• Load and unload of equipment, tools and/or trash and other products related to duties assigned.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on buildings, city grounds and equipment.
• Operate and maintain power hand tools, paint sprayers, pressure washers and other related equipment.
• Manage appropriately and wear protective equipment at all times: hard hat, flash lights, safety glasses, gloves, safety boots, dust mask, ear plugs, and respirator.
• Keep required records of work performed, be able to plan and lay out assigned tasks.
• Provide information to the public regarding NPDES regulations, public safety, graffiti removal services and any other service provided by the city.
• Work with community service workers and student workers who assist in removing graffiti; provide technical supervision for these workers.
• Perform manual labor and unskilled to semi-skilled concrete work to assist with the construction and/or repair of City sidewalks, curbs, gutter and other concrete related projects.
• Perform manual labor and unskilled to semi-skilled construction work and safely utilizes tools and equipment to assist with the construction and repair of City’s streets and alleys.
• Must be available (ON-CALL) for emergencies.
• Inspects assigned City area for safety issues and possible future work projects, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired; responds to emergency situations as required.
• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and grounds, streets, or facilities.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed; observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment.
• Repairs and maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment upon completion of workday.
• Monitors City premises for graffiti vandalism; utilizes appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites, street closures, and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City staff.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment utilized.
• Estimates quantities needed and recommended selection of materials, replacements, etc. for respective areas.
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Maintains City parks, open spaces and other City areas, mows, edges, weeds lawns, and other landscaped areas.
• Plants trees, stakes, and re-stakes trees; prunes, or trims hedges, trees, flowers, and shrubs; performs minor tree surgery work.
• Operates stump grinder, chipper, blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, clippers, sprayers, and other equipment; repairs, installs, and maintains irrigation systems backflow devices, piping and sprinkler heads.
• May be required to work different shifts, weekends and/or holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; AND
• A minimum of one (1) year full-time paid general maintenance experience.
• Additional coursework or vocational training in the semi-skilled trades desirable.

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the time of appointment.
• May have a California class “B” driver’s License at the time of employment.
• May have an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) License within one (1) year of employment.

For more information on duties and responsibilities of the job classification, see our class specifications on our website.