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Join a dedicated team in a vibrant city as a Water Maintenance Worker! This role offers the chance to engage in vital tasks such as the installation and repair of water facilities, ensuring the community has access to clean water. With opportunities for growth and the chance to work with heavy equipment, you'll play an essential role in maintaining the city's water system. The position requires a high school diploma and some experience in construction or maintenance. If you're ready to contribute to your community and take on a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The City of Signal Hill is looking for a Water Maintenance Worker for the Water Division to join the Public Works team!
The first review of applications will take place on January 6, 2025.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY, RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Water Maintenance Worker I: $4,281.14 - $5,464.04 Monthly
Water Maintenance Worker II: $4,670.29 - $5,960.64 Monthly
PLEASE READ THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU APPLY. FAILURE TO ATTACH YOUR CERTIFICATION(S) MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
APPLICANTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A PANEL INTERVIEW FOR THIS RECRUITMENT AND MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A WRITTEN EXAM.
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction operation, maintenance, repair and/or cleaning of water facilities in the City.
This is the entry/journey level class in the Field Maintenance Worker class series. The salary listed encompasses both Level I and Level II. Incumbents assigned to this class initially perform routine and closely related duties under close supervision. However, as experience is acquired, they are expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Positions in this class are distinguished from those in the Senior Water Maintenance Worker class in that they do not frequently perform the most complex and difficult field maintenance duties, provide constant lead supervision to other field maintenance personnel, nor frequently operate heavy equipment in the most difficult and responsible work situations.
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Other duties may be required and assigned.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months paid full-time experience performing general construction and/or maintenance work. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Position requires standby duty upon approval from Water Superintendent and is subject to call-out during regular off-time hours to assist in emergency repair and maintenance situations according to guidelines in place as outlined in the applicable Personnel Rules and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Knowledge of:
Physical Requirements:
Mathematical Ability:
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability:
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
Environmental Adaptability:
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Selection Procedure: All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Signal Hill. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application and supplemental questionnaire. Admission to competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.
Americans with Disabilities: An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at HR@cityofsignalhill.org or at (562) 989-7304/7307 no later than 5 business days before the scheduled testing date(s).
Fingerprinting: A candidate who is selected for hire is subject to fingerprinting during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice.
Pre-Placement Medical Examination: A conditional offer of employment is based upon the successful completion of a City paid pre-placement medical examination to determine a candidate’s fitness to perform the essential functions of the position. This examination will include a drug screening.
Oath and Disaster Service Worker: All City employees are required to sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees upon the beginning of employment. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all City employees are required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to sign a Disaster Service Worker Statement upon hire.