Maintenance Worker I - Streets

City of Fountain Valley • Fountain Valley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking two (2) dedicated and motivated Maintenance Worker I's in the Streets division to join our team. This position involves performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of a variety of Public Works duties and services. As a Maintenance Worker I, you will assist in the performance of general maintenance support of the Utilities or General Services Divisions including tasks performed for street and sidewalk facilities, graffiti removal, and various other street related functions depending on the area of assignment. This is an entry-level classification performed under general supervision. Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Temporary/part-time employees are only eligible to work a maximum of 28 hours per week. When vacancies occur in the City's entry- level full-time maintenance positions, you will have the opportunity to compete as a Maintenance Worker I for City recruitment for regular, full-time, benefited positions. This includes positions posted as "promotional only".

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• None required (experience).
• Valid California Class "C" Driver's License to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework with an emphasis in water technology, public works maintenance or construction is highly desirable.
• Experience in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic signs and delineation, preferably in a municipal setting, is highly desirable.
• A commercial driver's license is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles with or without trailers and motorized equipment.
• Load, lift and carry various materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate a variety of power, pneumatic and miscellaneous hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform strenuous manual work as required including digging, backfilling of trenches, etc.

What This Job Offers

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