Maintenance Worker I

City of Lake Elsinore•Lake Elsinore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker I learns and performs duties across the Maintenance Worker series, including maintenance and construction work in streets, parks, lake operations, facilities, and the stadium. The position is an entry-level classification in which employees initially perform routine, less complex assignments and develop the knowledge and abilities needed for journey-level work. It is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II, and advancement may be possible after gaining experience and demonstrating the required proficiency. The position is assigned to Launch Pointe Campground in Lake Elsinore. Work hours vary by assigned shift but fall between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; the schedule is 9/80 and includes weekends. Boat-rental shift days include Saturdays and Sundays, and those hours may change by season. Employees may also be assigned after-hours call-outs and routine standby duties. The position receives direct supervision from a Maintenance Worker III and/or Lead Worker; incumbents do not routinely supervise. Work spans streets, parks, lake recreation areas, facilities, and the stadium. Duties include maintenance, repair, construction, installation, inspections, hazard reporting, equipment operation and care, and customer service. Assignments may include street and storm-drain work; park and landscaping maintenance; lake and boat-rental operations; and facility janitorial work. Employees may also assist other Public Works and Maintenance Services units, support City-sponsored functions, and work with outside contractors. The work is outdoors in all weather conditions and involves physical activity, manual labor, and operation of vehicles, heavy equipment, watercraft, hand tools, and power tools. Lake assignments require swimming and wading. The role may involve exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust, air contaminants, mechanical and electrical hazards, noise, traffic, heights, and confined spaces. After a conditional offer, candidates must successfully pass a Live Scan, physical, and drug test to proceed.

Requirements

Equivalent of one year of work experience as a laborer in construction, maintenance, or landscape work, together with a high school diploma or equivalent; the posting allows any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to obtain a Class A California driver’s license within the first year of employment.
Ability to swim and wade when assigned to the lake.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor; operate and safely use a variety of maintenance equipment, vehicles, construction equipment, hand tools, and power tools; and perform maintenance, repair, and installation of asphalt, signs, concrete, and irrigation systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, make sound decisions within established guidelines, follow written and oral directions, observe safety principles, communicate clearly orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of maintenance, construction, mechanics, and repair practices and materials for streets, parks, buildings, water recreation areas, and grounds; operational characteristics of construction and maintenance tools and equipment; traffic control methods and regulations; confined-space entry procedures; weed-abatement practices; equipment safety requirements; work scheduling and record keeping; occupational hazards; and standard safety practices.
Successfully pass a Live Scan, physical, and drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repair, construction, and installation work in streets, parks, lake recreation areas, facilities, and the stadium; inspect assigned areas and correct or report safety hazards.
Repair, maintain, and construct curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, roadways, storm drains, pavement, and related facilities; remove debris; perform weed abatement and graffiti removal; assist with signs, road markings, striping, and delineators; repair potholes and cracks; paint curbs; and install or repair guardrails and barricades.
Maintain parks, landscapes, and recreational facilities; clean grounds and paved areas; collect litter; clean and maintain restrooms; maintain irrigation systems and timing mechanisms; control weeds; plant and trim shrubs; and safely mix and apply herbicides and pesticides.
Maintain lake facilities and recreation areas, including buoys, docks, test tanks, fishing stations, bollards, beaches, picnic areas, boat launches, and parking lots; operate watercraft and maintenance equipment.
Operate and service boats for rentals, including launching, docking, trailering, flushing systems, backing trailers down ramps, directing passengers aboard, securing and removing dock lines, cleaning and waxing boats, checking components, and reporting mechanical issues; answer calls, assess customer needs, address complaints, offer solutions, and follow up.
Provide janitorial services, including cleaning and disinfecting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning spills, stocking restrooms, disposing of trash, and unclogging toilets.
Assist other Public Works and Maintenance Services units; perform minor carpentry, painting, tree trimming, graffiti removal, and traffic control; assist with City-sponsored functions and work with outside contractors.
Operate trucks, loaders, backhoes, forklifts, other light- and heavy-duty maintenance and construction equipment, watercraft, and hand and power tools; inspect, maintain, and clean assigned vehicles and equipment and check tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
Understand and follow applicable policies, procedures, and work methods; may train lower-level staff; respond to questions and concerns from the public, provide appropriate information, and resolve public service complaints.
Establish positive working relationships with community organizations, state and local agencies, City management and staff, contractors, and the public.
Respond to after-hours call-outs as assigned and perform routine standby duties.