Maintenance Worker I

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Maintenance Worker I | Public Works Department – Streets Division

The City of La Verne is seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our Public Works Department – Streets Division as a Maintenance Worker I. This position offers the opportunity to perform a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work while helping maintain the City's streets, infrastructure, and community spaces. Join our team and build a rewarding career in public service with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Schedule: Full-time positions operate on a four (4) day workweek, Monday through Thursday.

Please submit applications as recruitment may close at any time once 150 applications have been received.

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents in this class perform a wide range of construction and maintenance tasks, some of which may be semi-skilled in nature. Positions assigned to this class perform with greater independence and discretion as knowledge and abilities are acquired.

Immediate supervision is provided by management, professional, or other supervisory personnel. Responsibilities may include direct and indirect technical and functional supervision of lower level maintenance field personnel.

Promotional Opportunities:  Career advancement opportunities may include promotion to Maintenance Worker II, Maintenance Worker III, Leadworker, Supervisor, and higher level technical positions.  Additional pay is provided for certificates for job-related courses and programs.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented and adaptable individual who is committed to performing quality work and following established safety practices. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with hand tools and maintenance equipment, able to perform physically demanding tasks, and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a crew. A willingness to learn, respond to changing priorities, and support the team during routine and emergency operations is essential.

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of street facilities and related structures and projects.
• Operate light to moderate construction equipment including, but not limited to: trucks, asphalt rollers, concrete saws, compressors, skip loaders, backhoes, tractors, trenching machines, jackhammers, power mowers, edgers and sprayers on routine assignments or on a training basis.
• Repair and patch streets by hand sweeping surfaces, loading asphalt, raking and shoveling asphalt and operating an asphalt spreader.
• Pour and finish concrete in conjunction with water service line installation and repair and with the installation and repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc.
• Clean drainage ditches and catch basins as required.
• Perform regular storm drain maintenance and emergency storm work. Repair, install and maintain traffic control devices.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Maintain plantings and turf areas.
• Water, weed, trim, seed, renovate and fertilize turf, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, courts and other facilities.
• Load trimmings on trucks.
• Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs including mixing and applying fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
• Plant and maintain trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Pick up rubbish and paper and perform general grounds cleaning.
• Perform minor routine maintenance on sprinklers and irrigation equipment.
• Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Assist in moving and installing park and recreation equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform minor servicing to truck and report mechanical or other problems; keep trucks stocked with supplies and materials.
• Clean and care for tools and equipment.
• Know and implement safe work practices.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain routine records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Activities/Requirements

• Physical activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• See well enough to read blueprints and standard text.
• Hear and speak welI enough to converse in person, over the radio, and on the telephone and be understood.
• Stoop, bend, reach to pick up material, crawl into confined spaces, traverse rough terrain, climb into and out of trenches and climb ladders up to 15 feet high to inspect work.
• Use arms, hands, and fingers to write, draw diagrams, operate personal computer, use hand tools.
• Perform overhead tasks using hand tools.
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Have the stamina to work in severe weather during a regular work schedule and beyond in the event of emergencies.

Knowledge of :

Basic construction and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, supplies and materials use in any one of the following or a combination thereof:

• streets and buildings maintenance and repair
• parks and grounds maintenance work
• safe work practices under hazardous conditions
• basic construction and repair methods

Ability to:

• Provide a wide range of physically strenuous tasks as required.
• Perform a variety of construction, repair and maintenance tasks.
• Learn to operate a variety of light and/or heavy mechanical equipment.
• Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.
• Work efficiently and safely with others.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Respond to public complaints and inquiries in a tactful, courteous manner
• Communicate effectively.

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:

License

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

THE CITY

The City of La Verne strives to maintain a full range of efficient municipal services to preserve our hometown charm and quality of life while being responsive to the community's current and emerging needs. La Verne is a city of more than 30,000 residents and a well-balanced community with a good mix of residential, commercial, and industrial features. La Verne maintains a council-manager form of government. Residents in five districts elect their district council member to represent them and oversee a total annual budget of over $71 million. The five council members select a mayor amongst themselves. La Verne is a close-knit community that is home to many fine institutions and facilities which include the University of La Verne (founded in 1891), Brackett Field Airport, and public and private schools. As one of the more desirable communities in metropolitan Southern California, La Verne is a progressive city that has retained much of its small town charm. The City is interested in hiring an individual who exemplifies the values that make La Verne a safe, desirable, and engaged place to live. 

SELECTION PROCESS

The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the position. Meeting the required minimum qualifications does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process. Those candidates whose experience and training most closely match the City's needs may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a combination of written exercise, panel interview, or other testing deemed appropriate. 

Prior to hire, successful candidates will also be required to undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews. Appointments are subject to a 12-month probationary period.

Primary communication regarding applicant status relative to this recruitment will be by e-mail; applicants are solely responsible for monitoring their e-mail communication messages and systems. Applicants are solely responsible for informing the City of changes in contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, post office boxes, and telephone numbers. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As required by state law, the City provides consideration for veterans who served during military actions. Eligible veterans should notify Personnel in writing at the time of application. 

Under Federal law, employees must contribute 1.45% of their gross monthly earnings for Medicare coverage. The City will match the employee's contribution. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance to participate in this recruitment is needed, contact the Personnel Office. 

The City recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical ability or condition, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise. 

The City of La Verne hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens. 

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without further notice.