Maintenance Worker

 
Positions assigned to this class involve a variety of semi-skilled tasks requiring a limited knowledge of street and sewer construction and maintenance activities. The duties assigned include physical labor and are frequently routine, but are more difficult or skilled than work performed by Laborers; work is normally performed under the supervision of supervisor or lead worker, however, Maintenance Workers may provide occasional working lead direction to other co-workers as assigned. The operation of various types of light automotive equipment as a regular assignment is characteristic of this class.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-conscious, and self-motivated individual who can perform physically demanding manual labor and a variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on streets, sewers, utilities, and related infrastructure under the direction of a supervisor, manager, or senior staff. The candidate should demonstrate mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, and initiative while completing assignments safely and efficiently.

Experience with plumbing, piping materials, fittings, couplings, asphalt, concrete, and line striping is desirable. The ideal candidate will safely operate hand tools, power tools, light automotive equipment, and heavy equipment while following established safety procedures. The candidate will work effectively as part of a team, adapt to changing assignments, and provide working lead direction when assigned. A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License and continued DOT compliance are required.

What you will do:

1. Works on construction and maintenance crews performing street repairs and reconstruction work.

2. Cleans and performs repairs to sanitary sewers, storm drains, catch basins and related facilities.

3. Assists in the repair and/or reconstruction of curbs, sidewalks, and gutters.

4. Operates trucks and light automotive construction and maintenance equipment including loader rollers, root cutting equipment; rodding machines and flushers.

5. Operates light power-drives equipment such as compressors, jackhammers, vibro-rollers and concrete saw in the performance of this work.

6. Uses power and manual hand tools as required.

7. Assists in the installation or repair of traffic signs, barricades, and fencing.

8. Assists in the painting of crosswalks, curbs and traffic lane markings.

9. Performs heavy physical labor as necessary in the course of these duties.

Link to full job description: Class Specifications | Maintenance Worker | Class Spec Details

CORE COMPETENCIES  

Knowledge of: 

• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology.
• Basic mathematics.
• The use, purposes and maintenance of hand tools; and the operation of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment in performing semi-skilled or rough construction and maintenance work.

Ability to: 

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Read and write English.
• Learn traffic control and cone placement.
• Self-start work alone.
• Figure out a problem and give a solution.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Work in all kinds of weather.
• Communicate and get along with the public and co-workers.
• Present thoughts tactfully and diplomatically.
• Coordinate actions with co-workers.
• Listen to the viewpoints of others.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in street and sewer construction and maintenance activities.
• Operate skillfully a variety of light and occasionally moderately heavy power-driven equipment.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year of experience in general construction or maintenance work involving the use of dump trucks, loaders, jackhammers or related power-driven equipment.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.

Licenses and Certificates: Possess and maintain a valid Class B Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement. Depending upon assignment, possession and maintenance of a Class A Driver's License may be required.BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing (examination)-
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. The date for department interviews is to be determined.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.