Maintenance Worker I

City of Chula Vista • Chula Vista, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of routine manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, signs, sewers, storm drains, and related structures; to operate and maintain related tools and equipment; and to perform related work as assigned. This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Maintenance Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Requirements

• Some work experience and formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Possession of a Class "B" learner's permit at date of hire, with possession of a valid Class "B" California driver's license with air brakes supplemental within six months of hire date.
• Must have tank endorsement when assigned to Wastewater Section.
• In accordance with DOT FMCSA regulations, for employment in a position that requires a Class A/B license, applicants will be required to sign a written authorization for the release of information, from their employers of the past three years, relating to their participation in a controlled substance and alcohol-testing program.
• Basic methods used in the maintenance, construction, and repair related to assignment.
• Basic safe work methods and safety regulations.
• Basic use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power tools and equipment related to assignment.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn practices and procedures of traffic control and flagging.
• Ability to learn to use and maintain hand and power tools and equipment related to assignment.
• Ability to drive City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to learn and follow pertinent rules, laws, and policies relative to area of assignment.
• Ability to work overtime and off-hours shifts as needed.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine manual work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, signs, pavement markings, graffiti eradication, sewers, storm drains, and related structures.
• Operate and maintain a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, light and heavy trucks, and power tools, such as jackhammers, concrete saws, tampers, rollers, compressors, generators, skip loaders, spreader boxes, berm machines, backhoes, rodding machines, sewer flushers, bobcats, gas and leak detectors, airless spray equipment, heat bonding machines, and stripers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Fuel and lubricate vehicles and related equipment.
• Operate City trucks, trailers and tractors with attachments skillfully and safely.
• Wash and clean assigned vehicles.
• Use appropriate safety equipment.
• Inspect vehicles, perform minor maintenance and report the need for major repairs and service.
• Paint traffic control markings and stencils on pavements and curbs using airless spray equipment and brushes.
• Install, repair, and replace street signs and posts.
• Clean and maintain existing signs.
• Remove graffiti from City property.
• Install raised traffic bars and reflectors.
• Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Fabricate traffic and other signs according to established standards.
• Install, repair and maintain sewer mains and laterals.
• Raise manholes.
• Clear mains and laterals with jet and hand rods.
• Clean and maintain storm drains, pipes, catch basins, and flood channels.
• Chemically treat mains.
• Break, remove, and replace concrete and asphalt.
• Dig, shovel, haul, load and unload soils, sand, asphalt mixes and other materials.
• Haul materials to and from sites.
• Remove concrete, build forms and prepare sub grades.
• Mix, pour and finish concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways.
• Repair private property damaged in the course of the work.
• Spread, shovel, rake, float and roll asphalt.
• Spray oil.
• Sand seal surfaces.
• Chip seal streets.
• Repair potholes.
• Respond to customer complaints.
• Respond to emergency situations in off-hours as required.
• May be required to work overtime and off-hours shifts as needed on a rotation basis.
• Observe safe work methods and use safety equipment.
• Secure worksites from traffic hazards as necessary.
• Keep work related records using a computer.
• Assist in the instruction and training of less experienced staff.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed