Maintenance Worker I (Hourly)

City of Chula Vista, CA•Chula Vista, CA

43d

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. NOTE: This is a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with an average of less than 30 service hours per work week.Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.

Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be 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 within six months of assignment.
Mandatory Requirement: 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. We are required to obtain this information from applicants' prior employers regardless of their driving status during previous employment(s).
Knowledge of: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.
Ability to: Learn and follow proper work methods of maintenance, construction, and repair techniques; learn practices and procedures of traffic control and flagging; learn to use and maintain hand and power tools and equipment related to assignment; drive City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; learn and follow pertinent rules, laws, and policies relative to area of assignment; work overtime and off-hours shifts as needed; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 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
Observe safe work methods and use safety equipment
Secure work sites 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