Public Works Maintenance Worker (Limited Term)

City-of-Redding; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Redding is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Worker (Status 3 or Status 7) to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks citywide. This includes maintenance of facilities, open spaces, and greenbelts with funding through June 30, 2027.

Roles include operating a range of equipment, performing asphalt/cement work, landscaping, and light janitorial duties. Benefits and CalPERS retirement are highlighted in the job notice.

Qualifications

• Typical education includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license or ability to acquire one within ten days.
• Some prior relevant maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, or replace services, lines, valves, meters, hydrants, and backflow devices.
• Operate forklift, tractor loader, tractor mower, brush chipper, trucks and power tools.
• Perform upkeep such as asphalt or cement maintenance and repair.
• Landscape and grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, and litter pickup.
• Support vegetation management tasks on Priority Fuel Management properties.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Equipment operation

Interpersonal interaction

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Tractor loader

Brush chipper

Chainsaw

Power 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 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, open spaces and greenbelts throughout the City of Redding.

One (1) full-time regular (Status 3) position and two (2) full-time temporary (Status 7) positions that are funded through a Cal-Fire Grant. These positions will support vegetation management activities on Priority Fuel Management properties within the City of Redding. Current funding for these positions has been approved through June 30, 2027, or once current funding is fully exhausted. 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, chainsaws, pole saws, high powered string trimmers, hedgers 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

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. Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing or interview process should contact Personnel at [phone] by the application deadline.

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.

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

Veteran's Credit

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER