Maintenance Worker (Skilled Industrial Painter)

Eureka; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Eureka is seeking a skilled industrial painter for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, focused on painting and protective coatings on plant assets. This role requires identifying coating failures and performing maintenance and repairs on painted surfaces.

Under supervision, you will work with tools and equipment used in industrial facilities, maintain documentation, and support safety and compliance measures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance principles for industrial facilities is required.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Basic traffic control knowledge and ability to set up construction zones.

Responsibilities

• Observes safe work methods and uses related safety equipment.
• Maintains light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment and trucks.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to the work.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the end of the day.
• Performs general and industrial painting and protective coating work by preparing surfaces and applying coating systems.
• Identifies coating failures and recommends appropriate repair or preservation methods.
• Maintains and repairs painted and coated surfaces and tracks related dates, materials used, and maintenance intervals.
• Installs street barricades and cones, and controls traffic around work sites for safety.
• Provides information and demonstrations to new employees on tasks.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

Description Summary

The City of Eureka is currently looking for a skilled industrial painter to join the team of professionals at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This assignment will specifically focus on skilled industrial painting and protective coating work including identifying coating failures and maintenance and repair of painted and coated surfaces of plant assets.

DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of work in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair and operation of City infrastructure, including utility systems and treatment facilities; may obtain meter readings; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct or general supervision and/or technical and functional direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. May exercise technical and functional direction over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. This class is distinguished from Senior Maintenance Worker in that the latter is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the division and may be responsible for technical and functional direction over lower-level maintenance staff.

Expectation of Job Duties

When Performing All Assignments

• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment and trucks appropriate to the functional area of assignment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Performs general and industrial painting and protective coating work by preparing surfaces and applying coating systems.
• Identifies coating failures and recommends appropriate repair or preservation methods.
• Maintains and repairs painted and coated surfaces and tracks related dates, materials used, and maintenance intervals.
• Installs street barricades and cones, and controls traffic around work sites to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools and materials for asphalt and concrete repair, irrigation and industrial facilities maintenance, including the water/wastewater treatment plants, utility systems and other related facilities and properties.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and power equipment.
• Safe use, handling and storage of painting and cleaning agents and associated equipment and materials.
• Basic traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• Shop arithmetic and basic math applicable to calculating surface area coverage and measuring materials.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability To

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on industrial facilities and equipment.
• Operate specialized maintenance, repair, painting and cleaning equipment.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades and flagging.
• Locate underground utilities by use of blue prints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with Underground Service Alert (USA) regulations.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records and basic written records of work performed.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and
• One (1) year of experience of construction, maintenance or repair experience in underground utilities and treatment systems and general construction and facilities maintenance depending on assignment.

License

• Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• May require Fork Lift Certification.
• May require First Responder Certification.
• Other certification(s) specific to functional area of assignment may be required.
• Valid California class B driver’s license highly desirable.

No other information will be accepted and resumes, cover letters or additional materials WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines and to climb and descend ladders, and operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

All applications received are screened to determine which applicants most closely match the desired education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the position. Applicants will receive email notification of the results of the screening process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not necessarily guaranteed advancement to the examination process, as only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral board examination tentatively to be held in late November. The Department Head [and/or designee(s)] will interview the top six (6) candidates from the examination process. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, and grant positions. The City reserves the right to extend the final filing date as necessary.

Important Note

Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications/requirements listed above. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process.

City of Eureka's Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

We envision an inclusive community where everyone’s fundamental needs are met, where our employees respect and celebrate all walks of life, where everyone can grow and thrive, as we work with integrity for the good of Eureka. Our mission is to meet the needs of Eureka residents, businesses and visitors by providing services and making decisions that are socially, fiscally and environmentally responsible, creating a workplace that values growth, inclusion and empathy for all.

Disaster Service Worker

All City of Eureka employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked. The City of Eureka is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment for its programs, or activities, whether funded by the City or by grants. Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If you have special needs, please call [phone] prior to the examination date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Retirement

CalPERS Classic members: (2.7% @ 55) - Employees hired before 01/01/2013 by a CalPERS agency and who have less than a 6 month break in service, are considered “classic members” with all classic member benefits and restrictions. Employee portion: 8% per MOU agreement.

CalPERS PEPRA members: (2% @ 62) – Employees hired by a CalPERS agency after 01/01/2013, are considered PEPRA members with the new AB 340 benefit formulas, final compensation and contribution requirements. Employee portion: 7.75% per MOU agreement. The employee contribution is included in salary and is paid by the employee.

NOTE: Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security. When you retire, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. For more information, go to https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-1945.pdf

Medical

The City's workers' compensation coverage is self-funded. Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents is provided through Teamsters. An agreed portion of the health insurance premium is paid by the City; the remainder is paid by the employee. If eligible, the City's payment includes contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for those employees electing medical and prescription coverage.

Vacation

Vacation is accumulated at 1 day per month upon employment and increases with time in service. The maximum accrual is 35 days.

Sick Leave

Sick Leave is accrued at one (1) day per month with no limit. Six (6) days of Family Sick Leave are also allowed per fiscal year and are deducted from employee's accrued Sick Leave. An employee may be allowed Family Death Leave up to three (3) days per incident. This is not accruable.

Holidays

The City pays for twelve (12) fixed holidays per year, in addition to three (3) floating holidays.

Life Insurance

The City pays the premium on a $5,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees, including eligible dependent coverage at $1,000 each.

Longevity/Retention Base Salary Increase

Five (5) years of continuous service = 2%

Ten (10) years of continuous service = 4%

Fifteen (15) years of continuous service = 6%

Bereavement Leave

All regular employees may utilize paid bereavement leave to attend a funeral or memorial service, or to take care of family matters that are related to the death of a member of immediate family. Employees are entitled to up to forty (40) hours for each death in the immediate family.

Other Benefits

Other benefits include optional participation in deferred compensation plans, City-paid membership in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and eligible dependents, free membership at the Adorni Recreation Center for employee, spouse and dependent children, an educational reimbursement program, free enrollment at Little Saplings Preschool for children of City employees, 50% off fees for after school programs for children of City employees and free Sequoia Park Zoo membership for the entire family.

Note: Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no warranty of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.

Interview Questions

01
What methods do you use to prepare different substrates (e.g., steel, concrete, aluminum) before painting?

02
What types of industrial paint equipment are you most experienced with? (e.g., airless sprayers, conventional spray guns, plural component systems). (Include the employer where you gained this experience and the duration of time you performed it).

03
Describe your experience reading and interpreting industrial blueprints, coating schedules, and technical data sheets (TDS). (Include the employer where you gained this experience and the duration of time you performed it).

04
Explain your process for mixing multi-part epoxy or polyurethane coatings. What steps do you take to ensure the correct induction time and pot life?

• Required Question