Senior Maintenance Worker - Aquatics

City of Santa Rosa, CA; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive total compensation

12 paid holidays annually

Wellness stipend $500/year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

City of Santa Rosa in California is seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker – Aquatics to oversee maintenance of the City's aquatic facilities and lead a crew in the Recreation Division. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliable operations across pools, irrigation, and related amenities, with emphasis on collaboration with teams and public interactions.

Responsibilities include scheduling work, training staff, and coordinating with other City departments.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities (aquatics preferred).
• Certifications in park maintenance or aquatics desirable (CPR/First Aid, CPO/AFO, SCUBA may be required).
• Class C driver's license required; Class A before probation end.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight for crew and assign tasks.
• Plan, schedule and prioritize routine maintenance and projects.
• Prepare work orders and delegate tasks.
• Ensure safety and coordinate with public during projects.
• Operate heavy equipment and irrigation systems where needed.
• Train new staff in equipment operation and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Public Interaction

Leadership

Job description

The City of Santa Rosa is looking for a Senior Maintenance Worker – Aquatics

The City of Santa Rosa is looking for a Senior Maintenance Worker – Aquatics to perform essential maintenance and support operations at the City’s aquatic facilities, helping ensure safe, clean, and welcoming recreational spaces for our community.

***Please note: this recruitment will remain open for 2 (Two) weeks or until 75 applications are received, whichever comes first.***

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

NOTE: This specific recruitment "Senior Maintenance Worker - Aquatics" is in the Housing & Community Services Department. Additional recruitments will be open simultaneously for other Senior Maintenance Worker Positions in additional City Departments. Applications must be submitted for each position/department you are interested in.

THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:

In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan, flexible work schedule options, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.

THE Benefits of City Employment

• A competitive total compensation package!
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
• $500 annually for wellness
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
• Paid Family Leave

THE POSITION:

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Senior Maintenances Worker position in the Recreation Division of the Housing and Community Services Department. The current vacancy is in the Aquatics Section. The eligibility list established from this promotional recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies in the Recreation Division and may be used to fill future vacancies for as long as the list is active. Current City employees interested in a transfer or promotional opportunity are strongly encouraged to apply at this time. Senior Maintenance Workers in the Recreation Division provide lead oversight for a crew and participate in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance, and landscaping of City-owned parks, trees, median strips, open space and related facilities. Senior Maintenance Workers may function as lead workers on field crews, planning, assigning, supervising and checking work done; and in other instances, may work alone, having responsibility for the full range of maintenance work at an assigned site. Responsibilities include rotational standby assignments on evenings and weekends.

Senior Maintenance Workers may be assigned work related to different operational areas as needed, such as performing tree work, commercial irrigation work, playground safety inspection, landscape maintenance, specialized park maintenance and preparation of park amenities. Advanced training and certifications in these areas are highly desirable qualifications at entry. Additional specialized training will be provided as needed by the City.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Possess three years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities, aquatics experience is preferred.
• Works effectively in collaboration with a team, as well as independently
• Is proficient in multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at a time in various stages of completion.
• Recognizes the importance of skillfully engaging in positive community interactions as a representative of the City ; facilitating and balancing event or group needs with an understanding of the impact it may have on the parks and other maintenance activities.
• Currently holds, or has the ability to obtain certifications or licenses in related park maintenance activities. Examples include: Certified Playground Safety Inspector, International Society of Arboriculture, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, and Certified Pool Operator issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or an Aquatic Facility Operator issued by the National Recreation & Parks Association or the equivalent and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) certification issued by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Certification as a Teladine Laars Heater Technician is highly desirable.

Additionally, possession of, or ability to obtain immediately upon hire, a Class C California motor vehicle operator's license is required. Thirty-six months of recent satisfactory driving history is required and job offers will be contingent upon meeting the City of Santa Rosa Driving History Standard, viewable by clicking HERE. Possession of a Class A license will be required prior to completion of the probationary period.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKERS.

• receive written and oral work assignments from supervisor and assist in determining necessary equipment, personnel and material needs;
• schedule routine maintenance and daily work and assist supervisors in establishing maintenance priorities;
• prepare and distribute work orders anddelegate tasks;
• determine best way to set up job sites and safety procedures;
• obtain and set up equipment, tools and materials needed;
• supervise work, monitor safety procedures, and report on work completed and in progress;
• train new employees in the operation of equipment and safety practices;
• anticipate, troubleshoot, diagnose and solve problems;
• re-adjust priorities and reallocate resources to deal with unexpected problems or emergencies;
• identify, coordinate and oversee projects involving volunteers;
• explain programs, respond to complaints and answer questions from the public;
• warn public of hazards, and alert them before commencing work that may inconvenience them;
• drive trucks and operate heavy and/or specialized equipment, such as boom trucks, trailer trucks, backhoes, aerial lifts, chippers and/or other equipment used in area of assignment;
• use a variety of hand and power tools using appropriate techniques;
• perform safety checks and light maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools;
• order and purchase parts and equipment, maintain inventory and keep records;
• provide supervisors with input on work performance of crew members and other information that will improve methods, materials and systems in assigned section;
• clean and maintain indoor and outdoor areas;
• repair and/or report vandalism, damage or major maintenance requirements;
• attend courses and seminars and network with peers outside of the City to keep updated regarding changes in applicable laws and regulations, new products, equipment and techniques;
• read current literature related to assigned responsibilities;
• complete material requisitions, incident reports, inspection sheets and other paper and/or computerized forms;
• coordinate work and activities with other City staff, outside contractors, Caltrans and the public as appropriate;
• effect temporary traffic control by setting up lane closures using traffic control devices, signs and cones; monitor safety of roadway work zones

FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT.

• perform inspections of facilities and facility equipment;
• assist regulatory agencies with inspections of activities;
• control insects, disease pests and weeds by using a variety of methods;
• observe, diagnose and report plant pathogen, insect and weed problems;
• install, operate, check and maintain equipment used in the heating, sanitizing, filtration and circulation of swimming pool water;
• operate and maintain technical equipment related to the delivery, monitoring and correction of water chemistry, water temperature, and water circulation; safely work with hazardous materials such as chlorine, carbon dioxide, and muriatic acid; perform underwater repairs of tile, plaster, and pool fixtures;
• perform carpentry, sheetrock, cement mixing and finishing, metalwork, painting, light electrical and plumbing work on a variety of City structures and facilities;
• cut up and dispose of trees, branches, brush and debris;
• operation aerial equipment and trim trees, using hand and power saws, pole pruners and loppers;
• observe, diagnose and report tree health problems;
• install, maintain, repair and rebuildirrigation systems and components;
• perform U.S.A. mark-outs;
• maintain and repair restroom fixtures, water heaters and drinking fountains;
• troubleshoot and solve electrical, plumbing, restroom or pool problems;
• dig holes and trenches to expose irrigation systems;
• maintain and repair ornamental fountains, pump motors and impellers;
• program, install and exchange electrical and electronic irrigation controllers;
• evaluate median and back-on conditions;
• plant and maintain flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs;
• oversee fertilization of lawns and plants, aerate lawns, water trees and plants using hoses and drip irrigation equipment;
• clean ponds and creeks;
• coordinategraffiti removal activities;
• coordinate schedules and supplies for weekend maintenance staff;
• review work performed by weekend crew;
• fill in for absent crew members or for crew supervisor when necessary

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Procedures, materials and methods used in the assigned department; uses and operation of general construction hand tools, power tools, trucks and heavy equipment; uses and operation of tools and equipment required for specific work assignment; regulations and codes applicable to area of assignment; arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages and conversions; safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment and working in traffic and under hazardous conditions; basic principles of supervision and training.

ABILITY TO:

Operate the specialized hand and power tools and heavy equipment used in performing work in the area of assignment; perform heavy manual labor under adverse working conditions such as those described above; walk and work on slippery surfaces; carry and use backpack equipment, such as sprayers and blowers, weighing up to 35 pounds; perform work involving prolonged periods of standing, stooping, reaching, crawling and climbing; understand and carry out oral and written directions; follow directions while working in noisy conditions; read and interpret work orders, diagrams and maps; use hammers, nails, drills, saws, wrenches and other basic hand tools; take basic measurements of boards or spaces; complete work orders, incident reports and daily logs of work performed; calculate quantities of materials needed to complete tasks; plan and set up work and delegate tasks to others; train and supervise workers; communicate with the public and co-workers in a tactful and effective manner; operate a computer terminal or keyboard device.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities or in other work specifically relevant to the area of assignment.

EDUCATION

Advanced training in public facilities maintenance and operations, skilled crafts or other specialty specifically relevant to the area of assignment is highly desirable.

IN ADDITION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS, DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles of Integrated Pest Management; plant diseases, insects and weeds; laws and regulations regarding pest management; safe and effective methods for felling trees, removing branches and lowering limbs; tree care and health problems, diseases and pests; safety procedures for climbing trees and working around overhead wires; general horticulture; plant growth and pruning requirements; irrigation systems; and City and Caltrans traffic controls for safe work zones.

ABILITY TO:

Select and use appropriate resources for identifying plant problems, pests and treatment; perform work wearing appropriate personal protective equipment; lift and carry diving boards and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds; lift and carry lumber and bags of cement weighing up to 95 pounds; climb trees up to 150 feet high using saddles and ropes; lift, lower and drag heavy limbs weighing up to 80 pounds; carry objects such as jackhammers, concrete boxes, and pump motors weighing up to 95 pounds and lift them out of holes; select and use appropriate resources for identifying plant problems, pests and treatment; perform work wearing appropriate personal protective equipment; lift, lower, drag and carry heavy debris, tree limbs, and construction supplies weighing up to 60 pounds; perform work while wearing a backpack blower or sprayer weighing up to 35 pounds; read plans and specifications; operate a loader; wear appropriate personal protective equipment; drag weights such as loaded lengths of hose representing 75 pounds of weight resistance; lift and operate jackhammers weighing 65 or 100 pounds; climb and perform work on ladders up to 12 feet in height.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, California, Class C driver license is required. Possession of First Aid and/or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates issued by the American Red Cross or a comparable certifying entity. Ability to obtain other licenses or certificates related to park maintenance activities as assigned may be required within the course of the position.

Senior Maintenance Workers assigned to perform Pool Operations duties must possess or obtain within the first 12 months of employment and thereafter maintain throughout employment certification as either a Certified Pool Operator issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or an Aquatic Facility Operator issued by the National Recreation & Parks Association or the equivalent and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) certification issued by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Certification as a Teladine Laars Heater Technician is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions, including physical requirements, are listed in detail on the job description. Please click HERE to review the full job description.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at [e-mail].

The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.