Maintenance Worker

City of Glendora•Glendora, CA

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About The Position

The City of Glendora is hiring a Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department’s Facilities Division. The position performs hands-on maintenance, repair, construction, and other physical work in facilities and may also participate in street, traffic, and other maintenance crews. The successful candidate works safely and reliably with a crew or independently as needed, follows instructions, recognizes hazards, and seeks assistance when a repair requires it. The role may involve emergency call-outs in the evenings, on weekends, and on holidays, work in inclement weather, and other related duties as assigned. Facilities work may include semi-skilled building trades such as carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, welding, and fabrication. Duties may include troubleshooting and repairing building systems and fixtures; framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs; replacing HVAC filters and light bulbs; and cleaning or moving furniture and appliances. Other crew assignments may involve sandblasting, chemical cleaning and painting; concrete, street, and alley repairs; clearing storm drains and catch basins; installing and maintaining street signs and pavement markings; setting up traffic-control and safety zones; and responding to emergency calls from the public and other agencies. The position uses common hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles. A practical test may be required; if conducted, interviews will take place on the same day. Test categories may include hand-tool identification and use, safe practices, parts assembly, and labor techniques.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Class B California driver’s license.
Satisfactory driving record and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record during employment.
Working knowledge of common construction and maintenance tools and equipment, including plumbing and electrical systems.
Knowledge of basic safety precautions and procedures; traffic laws, ordinances, and rules related to truck and heavy-equipment operation; standards for installing and maintaining street signs and pavement markings; and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of procedures, equipment, materials, and tools used with motors, pumps, compressors, electrical panels, automatic controls, valves, and other equipment.
Skill using hand and power tools and operating a variety of equipment and vehicles.
Ability to perform hands-on physical work, select and safely use appropriate tools, follow instructions, recognize safety hazards, and identify when a repair requires additional assistance.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience and working knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices in one or more semi-skilled trades, such as carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, welding, and fabrication.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, including sinks, toilets, faucets, piping, switches, outlets, breakers, fuses, wiring, locks, doors, door closers, and lighting fixtures.
Three years of general repair and maintenance experience in one or more building trades across various types of structures is highly desirable.
Experience safely and effectively operating common building-maintenance power and hand tools, such as power saws, grinders, pneumatic framing guns, and finishing nailers.
Experience working with ladders, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and articulating boom lifts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Participate in crew work sandblasting, chemically cleaning, and painting surfaces.
Use equipment and tools such as sandblasters, airless pump machines, rollers, and trucks.
Help repair and replace concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other concrete structures.
Repair and maintain city streets and alleys by patching with hot or cold asphalt mix, and clear storm drains and catch basins.
Operate equipment and tools such as rollers, dump trucks, jack hammers, air compressors, and tractors.
Set up traffic-control and safety zones.
Help install and maintain street signs and street markings.
Use equipment and tools such as welders, paint stripers, airless painters, and chemical sprayers.
Participate in facilities construction and repair work, including framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
Perform routine maintenance such as replacing HVAC filters, changing light bulbs, and cleaning or moving furniture and appliances.
Answer emergency calls from the public and other agencies and take appropriate action.
Work in inclement weather and perform other related duties as assigned.