Maintenance Worker I/II- Parks

City of Palmdale•Palmdale, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The full salary range for this position is as follows: Maintenance Worker I - $25.95 to $33.10 / Maintenance Worker II - $28.60 to $36.50. Expected hiring range is as follows: Maintenance Worker I - $25.95 to $28.60 / Maintenance Worker II - $28.60 to $31.53. This entry level class of the series is distinguished from level II by routine and repetitive duties performed according to established procedures. Incumbents are closely supervised in their initial assignments. As they gain experience, incumbents will work more independently in routine work. Working under general supervision, the position is the journey level in the series. Employees at this level require specific experience and less supervision and review to complete assignments. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.

Requirements

Common landscaping and gardening chemicals, tools, equipment, and maintenance methods.
Methods employed in basic laboring and maintenance work.
Safe operation of power equipment.
Principles and practices of horticulture and landscaping.
Basic concepts pertaining to carpentry, plumbing, and electricity.
Basic concepts pertaining to asphalt and concrete.
Safe work practices.
Perform a variety of work activities in construction and maintenance of streets, landscape, buildings and/or pools.
Use and operate standard hand tools and power equipment in an efficient and safety manner.
Follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Learn to use the basic functions of computers, electronic devices, mobile devices, and office equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
Principles and practices of maintenance work related to the area of assignment.
Standard carpentry and construction techniques.
Standard building and ground maintenance methods.
Perform standard maintenance duties related to area of assignment.
Oversee the work of contract staff at sites.
Diagnose and troubleshoot during the performance of duties related to area of assignment.
Perform minor carpentry, cement, and plumbing work.
Operate and maintain a variety of light/heavy power equipment and hand tools related to area of assignment, in an efficient, correct, and safe manner; and drive light trucks and other types of equipment related to area of assignment.
Operate modern computers, electronic devices, mobile devices, and office equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
Perform the full range of maintenance work independently, under minimal supervision.
Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility when completing work assignments, including instances of changing situations, priorities, and timelines.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification from the International Municipal Signal Association preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and inspect the work of contract maintenance workers related to area of assignment; inform and update appropriate staff or contractors as needed; document daily activities.
Inspect areas of assignment for safety, appearance, and vandalism problems; ensure contract staff complete work properly.
Perform installation, maintenance, design, repair, and construction duties as related to maintenance of area of assignment.
Perform plumbing, concrete, carpentry and basic electrical repairs and maintenance related to maintenance of area of assignment.
Service heating and air conditioning units.
Paint City buildings and facilities.
Inspect pool and aquatic facilities for safety; perform water quality testing and adjust treatment processes; and treat and maintain water quality for pools, fountains, and other aquatic facilities/features.
Maintain and remove trees and stumps for right-of-way clearance.
Perform weed abatement and vegetation control by use of chemicals, hand tools and light power equipment.
Operate power equipment such as weed whips, hedger, chain saw, gas blowers, and tractors.
Perform herbicide and rodent abatement duties; inventory, store, inspect storage containers and apply chemicals.
Perform street and traffic painting and striping activities; fabricate, repair and replace traffic and directional signs.
Remove graffiti at various locations in the City using a variety of methods including pressure washer, paint pump, paint cans and/or paint roller; document graffiti locations by using the graffiti tracker system for internal and external users.
Perform block wall restoration and construction, sidewalk and driveway repair, and utility enclosure pad removal and replacement.
Inspect and maintain storm drainage components such as channels and catch basins.
Remove trash and debris from roadways.
Set up traffic control for safe work zone areas including signs and flag stands.
Clean and clear park grounds, structures, and parkways of debris and hazardous conditions; set-up park facilities and structures for special events.
Install, maintain and repair irrigation facilities; install and repair backflow prevention and irrigation devices.
Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and color spots; clear sites of weeds.
Operate maintenance vehicles and equipment related to area of assignment as well as a variety of hand tools; may operate larger equipment on a periodic basis under supervision.
Perform a variety of maintenance tasks in the construction and repair of facilities related to area of assignment.
Maintain records of activities and accomplishments using electronic and mobile devices.
Inventory material and supplies for a job related to area of assignment; order materials and supplies within guidelines.
Apply safe work practices related to area of assignment.
Clean and care for tools, chemicals and equipment related to area of assignment.
May assist other department crews and projects as need; may respond to emergency and on-call situations.
Perform related work as required.