Maintenance Worker Trainee (Temporary/Extra Help)

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard is hiring temporary/extra-help Maintenance Worker Trainees for entry-level skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, operations, and customer service work across City departments, including Environmental Resources and Wastewater. Employees maintain equipment and infrastructure and provide safe, efficient, and courteous service to residents and the public. The payroll/classification title is Maintenance Technician. The position receives close supervision and specific direction about assignments and deadlines. Duties vary according to department and assignment. Environmental Resources assignments may include repairing and refurbishing City waste containers; sorting work orders for residential or commercial container and lid deliveries and repairs; operating hand tools and pressure washers; following City safety procedures; lifting up to 50 pounds; and communicating maintenance issues to supervisors or leads. Wastewater assignments may include maintaining plant cleanliness and organization; using hand and power tools under supervision; assisting technicians with equipment installation, repairs, and adjustments; greasing and lubricating equipment; washing fleet vehicles and heavy equipment; checking and making minor irrigation repairs; following safety protocols; participating in training and crew meetings; preparing surfaces and applying coatings under supervision; organizing supplies; maintaining plant areas; and supporting operators with non-certified duties. Schedules may vary according to assignment and operational needs, including shifts outside standard work hours. Employees may need to work additional hours during workload peaks or as department needs change. Extra-help employment is not expected to exceed 960 hours and is not eligible for benefits due to its short duration. Employment is at will, and either the employee or the City may end it at any time, with or without notice or cause. The position is eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of maintenance experience related to the assignment.
Valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop effective working relationships.
Proficiency and comfort using computers and office automation or web-based tools for work functions.
Ability to work additional hours when needed and, depending on assignment, work shifts outside standard work hours.

Nice To Haves

Depending on assignment, a valid California forklift license may be required.
Depending on assignment, licensing as a qualified pesticide applicator may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work in support of City departments or maintenance functions.
Select appropriate maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment and perform work according to established safety policies and procedures.
Operate and maintain assigned equipment, tools, and supplies; conduct basic safety inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance; and monitor needs for replacement or advanced repair.
Plan, monitor, and review inventory and supply needs, and place orders or requests as needed.
Maintain activity logs, records, work orders, and related reports.
For Environmental Resources assignments, repair and refurbish City-owned waste containers and sort work orders for container and lid delivery or repair.
For Environmental Resources assignments, operate hand tools and pressure washers, follow safety procedures, communicate delays or unsafe conditions to supervisors or leads, and provide customer service to residents.
For Wastewater assignments, maintain plant cleanliness and organization, including cleaning equipment and work areas and maintaining plant areas.
For Wastewater assignments, safely use hand and power tools under supervision and support technicians with equipment installation, repairs, and adjustments.
For Wastewater assignments, perform scheduled greasing and lubrication of pumps, motors, bearings, and mechanical equipment.
For Wastewater assignments, clean fleet vehicles and equipment using pressure washers, hoses, brushes, and cleaning agents.
For Wastewater assignments, assist with irrigation checks and minor repairs, surface preparation, and application of primers, paints, and protective coatings under supervision.
For Wastewater assignments, follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, and PPE requirements; participate in assigned on-the-job training and crew meetings; organize supply areas; and support operators with non-certified duties.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.