Maintenance Worker I

City of Bell • Bell City Hall, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties, repair, and general construction work in the Public Works Department, Street Division; and performs other related work as assigned. This is a Part-Time Maintenance Worker I position. The ideal candidate is a dependable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and well-kept city streets and facilities. They demonstrate a strong work ethic, follow safety procedures, and work effectively as part of a team while supporting the City of Bell’s commitment to community and initiatives like the RISE campaign helping maintain infrastructure that contributes to a safe, inclusive, and thriving community.

Requirements

• Equivalent to High School Diploma or GED.
• One year (1) of experience performing heavy manual labor preferably in public works construction or any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a Public Works maintenance program.
• Knowledge of uses of basic hand and power tools; basic construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology; basic safety considerations of work.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of equipment used in street maintenance.
• Knowledge of City codes with respect to the repair and installation of equipment in the public right-of-way.
• Knowledge of the proper care and handling of materials and equipment used in public works maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance methods and techniques in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, minor electrical work, concrete, asphalt, landscaping, tree trimming, and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of building materials used in public works maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of providing quality customer service to City staff and members of the public.
• Knowledge of the City’s safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform simple maintenance repairs and construction-related tasks.
• Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties in assigned area including installation street signs, street repair, and traffic control.
• Ability to determine the amounts and/or quantities of materials needed for repair work.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to follow the City’s safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain availability on a 24/7 basis as determined by supervisor or manager.
• Ability to participate in the after-hours call-out rotation related to all city incidents, this may include weekends and holidays.
• Ability to determine and use a wide variety of tools and equipment used in public works construction; operate light and medium duty equipment such as skip loader, backhoe, trucks, jack hammers, paint compressors, chippers, and sewer machines, etc.
• Ability to obtain and retain a California Class C driver’s license by the time of appointment.
• Ability to acquire a California Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License by the end of probationary period depending on the type of equipment used.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing heavy manual labor preferably in public works construction.

Responsibilities

• Performs template painting of traffic regulatory signs, symbols, zone and other curb and street markings; installs or replaces street signs; installs poles and V channels.
• Patching streets with asphalt; loads asphalt and delivers it to job sites; performs rough concrete work for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pathways.
• Pick up trash and debris from City facilities; remove fallen tree branches and palm fronds from streets.
• Collects trash daily and places the debris in garbage dumpsters.
• Operates a variety of light- and medium-duty equipment; cleans and cares for tools and equipment; performs minor maintenance work on equipment and facilities.
• Assists other division crews and departments as needed; trims trees; clears brush; runs electrical cable; and moves equipment, etc.
• Cleans sewer lines with rodding machine; flushes lines with water; cleans storm drains and gutters.
• Ensures compliance with the City’s safe working policies and conditions.
• Cleans work areas to maintain a safe working environment daily.
• Assists in setting up facilities for meetings and other events including City Council meetings as needed.
• Operates a city vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting and observed maintenance needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ability to obtain and retain a California Class C driver’s license by the time of appointment.
• Ability to acquire a California Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License by the end of probationary period depending on the type of equipment used.

What This Job Offers

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