Maintenance Worker I/II - Streets

City of Los Altos • Los Altos, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Los Altos is currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker position. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and improvement of the City’s infrastructure while serving the community. Candidates who are committed to public service and take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and efficient streets are encouraged to apply. The Streets Division performs a wide range of essential maintenance and infrastructure tasks, including street repair (remove, replace and stamp patching), concrete work, sidewalk removal/replacement, carpentry, street lighting installation and maintenance (solar and hard-wired), traffic striping, installation and maintenance of regulatory and street name signage. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the stormwater system, including trash capture devices, as well as installing benches, and public art elements. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment while developing and applying valuable skills in the Public Works field. The ideal candidate is professional, communicates effectively, enjoys working as part of a team, and is eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Requirements

• Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application.
• Maintenance Worker I EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of experience in construction or maintenance work
• Street Maintenance & Repair: Proven ability to perform street repair work such as removal and replacement of pavement, stamp patching, and crack sealing.
• Concrete & Sidewalk Work: Experience with forming, pouring, finishing, and repairing concrete, including sidewalk removal and replacement in accordance with safety and accessibility standards.
• Carpentry Skills: Practical knowledge of basic carpentry techniques for constructing and repairing city infrastructure elements and installations.
• Street Lighting Systems: Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting both solar-powered and hard-wired street lighting systems.
• Traffic Control & Striping: Skilled in traffic striping operations and familiar with roadway marking standards and safety practices.
• Signage Installation & Maintenance: Experience installing and maintaining regulatory, warning, and street name signage in compliance with applicable standards (e.g., MUTCD).
• Stormwater System Maintenance: Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure, including maintenance of drainage systems and trash capture devices to support environmental compliance.
• Public Amenities Installation: Experience installing and maintaining public amenities such as benches, fixtures, and public art elements.
• Candidates should also demonstrate a strong understanding of safety practices, the ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment, and a commitment to maintaining public infrastructure in a safe, functional, and visually appealing condition.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Maintenance Worker II EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in construction or maintenance work.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in the following skills:
• Must possess and maintain a Class B California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record?
• While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Worker is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs.
• Heavy physical indoor or outdoor work is required during the course of a normal maintenance workday.
• Work in inclement weather is also required.
• Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.
• Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing.
• Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

Responsibilities

• Performs, or is trained to perform, a variety of streets maintenance activities, including the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Maintenance and reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, pavement, and pavement markings.
• Assists with the installation of park, street and recreation as it relates to facility maintenance.
• Operates or is trained to operate park and street maintenance equipment and motor vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes/loaders, forklifts, sprayers, chippers, power mowers, edgers, hand tools, rollers, asphalt breakers, airless and air operated paint machines, air compressors, generators, hand tools and related equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance work in the care of tools and supplies.
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic control and informational devices.
• May be required to work weekends or holidays or in the event of emergencies.
• Performs other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED