Maintenance I (Weekends)

City of La Mirada•La Mirada, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs manual and semi-skilled maintenance work at assigned job sites including streets, parkways, civic facilities, athletic facilities, aquatics facilities, and parks. Typical Duties Performed (These examples do not include all the duties which may be assigned.) Performs custodial and general maintenance of Civic Center buildings, park buildings and restrooms, sports facilities, aquatics center, parks, streets, rights-of-ways and other City facilities. Cultivates, weeds, mows, waters, and trims lawns, shrubs, trees and groundcovers at assigned job sites. Diagnoses diseases and insects affecting plants and vegetation; performs necessary spraying of herbicides or insecticides. Performs graffiti removal. Assists in the installation and maintenance of sprinkler and irrigation systems. Assists with minor construction including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry repair. Assists in the set-up of equipment, stage, and bleachers for special events. Performs janitorial cleaning and upkeep of restrooms at park locations and other City facilities. Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and power and hand tools. Removes and clears debris from gutters, culverts, and drainage structures. Participation on the emergency after hours call-out team will be required on a rotating schedule. Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related duties assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of basic power and hand tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in building and ground maintenance work.
Knowledge of related work hazards and safety procedures.
Knowledge of operation of mower, trimmer, irrigation, and carpentry equipment, and heavy-duty equipment such as backhoe and tractor.
Ability to use and maintain basic power equipment, materials, hand tools, and maintenance and automotive equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor in a variety of weather conditions and perform work requiring physical strength, dexterity, and endurance.
Ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to meet the physical requirements stated in the City’s Job Function Analysis for the position, including ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and the public.
Ability to utilize quality customer service skills and techniques.
Ability to work different shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
One year of work experience in building maintenance, custodial maintenance, street maintenance, landscape maintenance, construction trades or related filed as required.
Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required.
Possession of a valid CPR, AED, First Aid certificate is required within the first three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Coursework from an accredited institution in building repair, public works, or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs custodial and general maintenance of Civic Center buildings, park buildings and restrooms, sports facilities, aquatics center, parks, streets, rights-of-ways and other City facilities.
Cultivates, weeds, mows, waters, and trims lawns, shrubs, trees and groundcovers at assigned job sites.
Diagnoses diseases and insects affecting plants and vegetation; performs necessary spraying of herbicides or insecticides.
Performs graffiti removal.
Assists in the installation and maintenance of sprinkler and irrigation systems.
Assists with minor construction including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry repair.
Assists in the set-up of equipment, stage, and bleachers for special events.
Performs janitorial cleaning and upkeep of restrooms at park locations and other City facilities.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and power and hand tools.
Removes and clears debris from gutters, culverts, and drainage structures.
Participation on the emergency after hours call-out team will be required on a rotating schedule.
Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related duties assigned.