- Salary
- $78k – $93k/yr
- Location
- MSCS-69 Stony Circle Santa Rosa, CA, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Senior
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description

***Please note: this recruitment will remain open for 2 (Two) weeks or until 75 applications are received, whichever comes first.***
THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:
In addition to offering a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan, flexible work schedule options, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.
- A competitive total compensation package!
- 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
- $500 annually for wellness
- The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
- Paid Family Leave
THE POSITION:
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Senior Maintenances Worker position in the Recreation Division of the Housing and Community Services Department. The current vacancy is in the Aquatics Section. The eligibility list established from this promotional recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies in the Recreation Division and may be used to fill future vacancies for as long as the list is active. Current City employees interested in a transfer or promotional opportunity are strongly encouraged to apply at this time. Senior Maintenance Workers in the Recreation Division provide lead oversight for a crew and participate in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance, and landscaping of City-owned parks, trees, median strips, open space and related facilities. Senior Maintenance Workers may function as lead workers on field crews, planning, assigning, supervising and checking work done; and in other instances, may work alone, having responsibility for the full range of maintenance work at an assigned site. Responsibilities include rotational standby assignments on evenings and weekends.
Senior Maintenance Workers may be assigned work related to different operational areas as needed, such as performing tree work, commercial irrigation work, playground safety inspection, landscape maintenance, specialized park maintenance and preparation of park amenities. Advanced training and certifications in these areas are highly desirable qualifications at entry. Additional specialized training will be provided as needed by the City.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
- Possess three years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities, aquatics experience is preferred.
- Works effectively in collaboration with a team, as well as independently
- Is proficient in multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at a time in various stages of completion.
- Recognizes the importance of skillfully engaging in positive community interactions as a representative of the City ; facilitating and balancing event or group needs with an understanding of the impact it may have on the parks and other maintenance activities.
- Currently holds, or has the ability to obtain certifications or licenses in related park maintenance activities. Examples include: Certified Playground Safety Inspector, International Society of Arboriculture, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, and Certified Pool Operator issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or an Aquatic Facility Operator issued by the National Recreation & Parks Association or the equivalent and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) certification issued by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Certification as a Teladine Laars Heater Technician is highly desirable.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete a thoughtful and thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process your responses to these questions may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses and responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
Please complete a thoughtful and thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process your responses to these questions may be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses and responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process that may consist of an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. It is anticipated that interviews will take place towards early November. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at [email protected]
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez at [email protected]
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
- receive written and oral work assignments from supervisor and assist in determining necessary equipment, personnel and material needs;
- schedule routine maintenance and daily work and assist supervisors in establishing maintenance priorities;
- prepare and distribute work orders and delegate tasks;
- determine best way to set up job sites and safety procedures;
- obtain and set up equipment, tools and materials needed;
- supervise work, monitor safety procedures, and report on work completed and in progress;
- train new employees in the operation of equipment and safety practices;
- anticipate, troubleshoot, diagnose and solve problems;
- re-adjust priorities and reallocate resources to deal with unexpected problems or emergencies;
- identify, coordinate and oversee projects involving volunteers;
- explain programs, respond to complaints and answer questions from the public;
- warn public of hazards, and alert them before commencing work that may inconvenience them;
- drive trucks and operate heavy and/or specialized equipment, such as boom trucks, trailer trucks, backhoes, aerial lifts, chippers and/or other equipment used in area of assignment;
- use a variety of hand and power tools using appropriate techniques;
- perform safety checks and light maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools;
- order and purchase parts and equipment, maintain inventory and keep records;
- provide supervisors with input on work performance of crew members and other information that will improve methods, materials and systems in assigned section;
- clean and maintain indoor and outdoor areas;
- repair and/or report vandalism, damage or major maintenance requirements;
- attend courses and seminars and network with peers outside of the City to keep updated regarding changes in applicable laws and regulations, new products, equipment and techniques;
- read current literature related to assigned responsibilities;
- complete material requisitions, incident reports, inspection sheets and other paper and/or computerized forms;
- coordinate work and activities with other City staff, outside contractors, Caltrans and the public as appropriate;
- effect temporary traffic control by setting up lane closures using traffic control devices, signs and cones; monitor safety of roadway work zones
Following are EXAMPLES of essential duties performed depending on assignment. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below:
- perform inspections of facilities and facility equipment;
- assist regulatory agencies with inspections of activities;
- control insects, disease pests and weeds by using a variety of methods;
- observe, diagnose and report plant pathogen, insect and weed problems;
- install, operate, check and maintain equipment used in the heating, sanitizing, filtration and circulation of swimming pool water;
- operate and maintain technical equipment related to the delivery, monitoring and correction of water chemistry, water temperature, and water circulation; safely work with hazardous materials such as chlorine, carbon dioxide, and muriatic acid; perform underwater repairs of tile, plaster, and pool fixtures;
- perform carpentry, sheetrock, cement mixing and finishing, metalwork, painting, light electrical and plumbing work on a variety of City structures and facilities;
- cut up and dispose of trees, branches, brush and debris;
- operation aerial equipment and trim trees, using hand and power saws, pole pruners and loppers;
- observe, diagnose and report tree health problems;
- install, maintain, repair and rebuild irrigation systems and components;
- perform U.S.A. mark-outs;
- maintain and repair restroom fixtures, water heaters and drinking fountains;
- troubleshoot and solve electrical, plumbing, restroom or pool problems;
- dig holes and trenches to expose irrigation systems;
- maintain and repair ornamental fountains, pump motors and impellers;
- program, install and exchange electrical and electronic irrigation controllers;
- evaluate median and back-on conditions;
- plant and maintain flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs;
- oversee fertilization of lawns and plants, aerate lawns, water trees and plants using hoses and drip irrigation equipment;
- clean ponds and creeks;
- coordinate graffiti removal activities;
- coordinate schedules and supplies for weekend maintenance staff;
- review work performed by weekend crew;
- fill in for absent crew members or for crew supervisor when necessary
License and Certificates:
Senior Maintenance Workers assigned to perform Pool Operations duties.
Must possess or obtain within the first 12 months of employment and thereafter maintain throughout employment certification as either a Certified Pool Operator issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation or an Aquatic Facility Operator issued by the National Recreation & Parks Association or the equivalent and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) certification issued by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Certification as a Teladine Laars Heater Technician is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Working conditions, including physical requirements, are listed in detail on the job description. Please click HERE to review the full job description.
The selection process will include a minimum qualification assessment, and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact