Maintenance Worker I/II - Streets

Management reserves the right to add, modify, or remove job duties as necessary and will make reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to enable qualified individuals to perform the position’s essential functions. The omission of a specific duty does not preclude it from being assigned if it is similar, related, or logically aligned with the role’s overall responsibilities.

• Inspects assigned City area for safety issues and possible future work projects, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired
• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and grounds, streets, or facilities
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday
• Inspects City premises for graffiti vandalism, uses appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites, street closures, and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City staff
• Interacts with and provides information for the public and City staff
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used
• Attends training, meetings, and workshops as required to enhance job knowledge and skills
• Estimates quantities needed and recommends selection of materials, replacements, etc. for respective areas
• Coordinates assigned services and activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies
• Responds to emergency situations as required
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• May be temporarily assigned, on a daily basis, to other Maintenance Divisions including Public Works, Parks, and Facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets and roadways to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drains, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt, pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings
• Performs inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City storm water and drainage systems to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including concrete and open channels, pipes, drains, detention basins, and drop inlets
• Digs trenches, places shoring, deconstructs surfaces for repair or replacement, and clears area of brush or other related obstacles.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signs, in accordance with Federal, State, and City codes
• Participates in concrete maintenance, including attending to trip hazards, demolishing and removing concrete, and forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, handicap ramps, curbs, and gutters
• Performs nuisance abatement by removing illegally dumped trash, glass, automotive parts, yard waste, furniture and other household items found in the City; performs weed abatement as needed

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes:

• Maintenance Worker I/II - High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Maintenance Worker I - One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, streets and roadways, storm water and drainage systems, traffic signs, facilities maintenance and/or related systems
• Maintenance Worker II - Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, streets and roadways, storm water and drainage systems, traffic signs, facilities maintenance and/or related systems or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Maintenance Worker I with the City of Murrieta

• Driving is an essential job function; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is required.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Qualified Pesticide Applicator Certificate "B" or "C" issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Confined Space Entry certification
• Possession of a Playground Safety Instructor Certificate issued by a nationally recognized organization such as the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) or International Playground Safety Institute (IPSI)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Disaster Service Workers

In accordance with Government Code 3100, this position is declared to be a disaster service worker subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Tier 1 – Basic Pre-Employment Requirements
Final candidates must successfully complete a basic pre-employment screening process, which includes a Department of Justice Live Scan (DOJ/LS) background check and a non-safety pre-employment physical examination to ensure the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Principles, practices, and methods of maintenance and repair of a variety of City infrastructure, equipment, facilities, and/or grounds.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations
• The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals
• Types of plants, shrubs, and trees
• Landscape plans, ground soil cultivation and preparation
• Basic mathematics
• Construction mathematics for determining slope, calculating square footage, etc
• Safe driving rules and practices
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative policies and procedures
• Record keeping principles and procedures
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Operate specialized construction and maintenance equipment including light to heavy vehicles and machinery
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging
• Identify various types of plants, trees, and shrubs
• Perform semi-skilled to skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, ventilation, concrete, air conditioning, and electrical trades
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. 

The examination process may include a combination of appraisal interviews, performance tests, and writing exercises designed to evaluate the candidates' skills, training, and experience. 

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. The City reserves the right to merge eligibility lists as needed. Final selection is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment requirements. 

Located just north of San Diego County, the City of Murrieta is home to approximately 120,000 people.  Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S.  With top-ranked schools, 53 parks, and 1,300 acres of parks, trails, and open space, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in SW Riverside County.  With a dynamic business environment, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, and a high median income. Murrieta offers its residents an exceptional quality of life in an engaged and connected community.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Organization: Murrieta General Employees Association

Adopted: 06/2018