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Public Works Maintenance Worker (Limited Term)

City of Redding

Redding (CA)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

The City of Redding is seeking multiple Public Works Maintenance Workers for limited-term positions within the Parks Division. Successful candidates will perform a variety of maintenance tasks and operate maintenance equipment as part of their role in supporting community services. This position offers competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision
Paid time off
CalPERS retirement program

Qualifications

  • Any combination of training and experience qualifying.
  • Possession of California driver's license required.
  • Some previous relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, repair, or replace services and lines.
  • Operate various vehicles and maintenance equipment.
  • Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.

Skills

Public Health and Safety standards
Safety procedures
Equipment operating techniques
Effective interaction skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift
Tractor/mower
Brush chipper
Portable power tools
Hand tools

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

LIMITED TERM

Public Works Maintenance Worker (Status 3) - $29.61 - $31.09 per hour

Public Works Maintenance Worker (Status 7) -$20.11 - $22.80 per hour


The City of Redding is accepting applications for three (3) full-time regular (status 3) and two (2) full-time temporary (status 7) grant funded (limited term) Public Works Maintenance Worker positions within the Parks Division for the Community Services Department. This position performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work on City facilities.

This grant funded position is part of the Cal-Fire Grant and will be utilized for Vegetation Management within the City of Redding on Priority Fuel Management Properties. Funding has been approved until June 30th 2027.

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.

  • Install, test, repair, or replace services, lines, valves, meters, hydrants and backflow devices
  • Operate forklift, tractor loader, tractor mower, brush chipper, truck with or without trailer use a variety of portable power tools and a variety of hand tools
  • Raise valve boxes and manholes
  • Perform asphalt or cement maintenance and repair
  • Assist with street striping and painting
  • Perform drainage pipe and ditch maintenance
  • Perform various semi-skilled and unskilled work in maintenance of sewage collection system
  • Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, pruning trees and shrubs, and picking up litter
  • Perform light janitorial and maintenance duties in City restrooms and buildings
  • Set up for meetings, conventions, classes, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Knowledge of:

  • Appropriate City and OSHA safety procedures involved in construction and repair work
  • Safety procedures when using cones, or barricades for traffic diversion
  • Public Health and Safety standards
  • Equipment operating techniques and procedures
  • Asphalt or cement installation and repair; pipe sizes, uses, and applications
  • Hydrant and valve maintenance and repair

Ability to:

  • Interact effectively with the public and employees
  • Operate all required vehicles and equipment, such as forklift tractor/loader, brush chipper tractor/mower, truck with or without trailer
  • Use a variety portable power tools
  • Use a variety of hand tools

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:

  • Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
  • Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent
  • Typical experience would include some previous relevant experience
  • Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Application Process:
Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental questionnaires may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection.


Examination Process: Interviews and/or written elements may be administered by the hiring managers and you will be contacted directly by the department if selected. Positions may include day, evening, holiday and weekend shift work and exposure to the elements.


This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Selection Process:Final appointment is contingent upon:

  • Positive past employment references
  • Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
  • Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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