Street Maintenance Worker I-II

City-of-El-Segundo,-Ca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Segundo is seeking a Municipal Worker to perform a range of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of City streets, signs, and related equipment. The role involves assisting in asphalt and concrete work, installing signs, and painting legends with attention to safety and public service.

Qualifications include a minimum of 1 year in maintenance work, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid California driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class B

Qualifications

• Experience: One (1) year in grounds, street and/or building maintenance and repair work.
• Education: Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college level coursework.
• Licensing: Valid California driver’s license; ability to obtain Class B license within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in removal and repair of asphalt and concrete on City roads and sidewalks.
• Install and maintain signs and related equipment.
• Paint street legends on streets, curbs, and parking lots.
• Set up barricades for traffic changes and events.
• Respond to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies.
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs to assigned equipment, tools and vehicles.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Candidates best meeting the qualifications for this position will be invited to a written exam which is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026. The Eligibility List from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

Definition:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and servicing of City streets, traffic systems, signs and equipment.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

Assists in the removal and repair of asphalt and concrete on City roads and sidewalks; installs stone and brickwork; removes weeds and brush;

Participates in surveying City streets for condition of signs;

Assists in the maintenance, repair and installation of signs;

Assists in painting street legends on City streets, curbs and parking lots;

Installs temporary signs during sign repair, special events and for police and fire emergencies;

Removes graffiti;

Participates as a crew member responding to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies;

Installs, removes, repairs and stores City special events banners and decorations;

Sets up barricades for traffic changes and road closure for parades and special events;

Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to assigned equipment, tools and vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices used in construction and maintenance; Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating procedures; Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment; and OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of related public works projects.

Skill in: Efficient and safe operation of assigned equipment; Performing unskilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks; and Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Qualifications:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year experience in grounds, street and/or building maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college level coursework.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

A valid California driver's license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated and the ability to acquire a valid Class B California driver's license within one year of appointment

Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to vehicular traffic. Regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds. Regularly exposed to sounds and smells associated with equipment and materials.

Disaster Service Worker:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.