Maintenance Worker I/II (Facilities)

City of Lemoore•Lemoore, CA

23h

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker I/II performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities in assigned City service areas, which may include facilities, parks, streets, vehicles, solid waste, wastewater, Fire Department, or Parks and Recreation. Duties include operating and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles; completing maintenance and repairs; following safety precautions; responding to emergencies and public inquiries; and attending safety and training sessions. Work assignments and duties vary by area. Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level, training class and performs routine, less complex duties with immediate supervision. Maintenance Worker II is the full journey-level class, performs the full range of assigned duties, works with general supervision, and may work independently. The positions are flexibly staffed; advancement from Worker I to Worker II is typical, while outside hires at Level II generally have prior experience. Depending on assignment, duties may include building and janitorial maintenance; grounds, turf, tree, and park care; facility and playground repairs; vehicle and equipment servicing; refuse collection and street sweeping; wastewater system and treatment facility operations; welding and fabrication; and maintenance of Fire Department equipment and facilities. Work may require any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as after-hours call-outs. The work may take place in field settings or wastewater treatment plants and may involve exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, waste, infectious materials, inclement weather, water, and confined spaces. Physical duties may include lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and prolonged walking or standing.

Requirements

Maintenance Worker I: Any combination of experience and training likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities; one year of maintenance experience related to the assignment is desirable.
Maintenance Worker II: Any combination of experience and training likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities; two years of maintenance experience within the area of assignment.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Possess, or be able to obtain, an appropriate valid driver's license.
When assigned to a wastewater treatment plant, possess or be able to obtain appropriate valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
When assigned to water or wastewater, possess or be able to obtain an appropriate valid operator-in-training certificate.
When assigned to Fire or Solid Waste, possess or be able to obtain an appropriate valid Class B driver's license.
Knowledge of general maintenance and repair methods, mechanical equipment and tools, preventive maintenance, safety practices, and the maintenance practices relevant to the assigned area.
Ability to operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment; perform maintenance and repair; communicate clearly orally and in writing; and establish effective working relationships.
Maintenance Worker I: Ability to learn equipment operation and repair, building maintenance, welding and fabrication, refuse collection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, wastewater operations, gauge interpretation, routine laboratory testing, and confined-space procedures.
Maintenance Worker II: Ability to perform journey-level maintenance and repairs, welding and fabrication, safely handle water-treatment chemicals including chlorine, read and install water meters, operate assigned equipment, and work independently without supervision.
The position may require heavy, moderate, or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, and prolonged walking or standing; and work around noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, waste, infectious materials, water, inclement weather, or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Veteran's preference is available upon request; applicants must submit the request form and certified DD-214 before the closing date.

Responsibilities

Operate construction, maintenance, and landscape equipment and vehicles; perform minor maintenance and repairs.
Set up traffic-control devices and direct traffic around work sites; follow safety precautions and respond to emergencies as needed.
Respond to public inquiries, assist with other maintenance work, attend safety and training sessions, and perform related duties.
For facilities assignments, maintain City buildings, provide janitorial services, clean floors and restrooms, repair light fixtures, build or repair furnishings, set up rooms, and manage building supplies and inventory.
For facilities and street assignments, prepare and paint signs, patch potholes, repair traffic and street lights, remove graffiti, and operate paint striping equipment.
Maintain landscaping and parks, including mowing, irrigation, tree and shrub care, flower beds, playgrounds, sports fields, benches, and tables.
Assist with City special events by setting up equipment and receptacles and collecting trash.
For Fleet assignments, perform vehicle and equipment tune-ups, inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and shop upkeep; obtain parts as needed.
For Solid Waste assignments, operate refuse trucks, front-end loaders, and street sweepers; collect and transport waste and recyclables; deliver refuse containers; maintain equipment; and perform special collection and fabrication work as needed.
For Wastewater assignments, maintain and repair treatment, distribution, lift station, pump station, and collection-system equipment; operate a vactor truck; clear clogs; clean wastewater equipment; maintain logs and reports; perform calculations and confined-space duties; and conduct welding and fabrication.
For Fire Department assignments, maintain and inspect fire equipment, machinery, and facilities; perform cleaning, grounds work, refurbishment, and basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting tasks; maintain building supplies and inventory; and respond to emergency calls as required.
For Parks and Recreation assignments, maintain and repair recreational facilities, athletic fields, concession stands, and gazebos; prepare facilities for events, rentals, and programs; and provide related janitorial and cleanup services.
Perform a variety of journey-level maintenance and repair work in the assigned area at Maintenance Worker II level.