Public Works Maintenance Worker II (Internal Only)

City of Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a promotional opportunity for current City of Loma Linda employees, specifically within the Streets Division. The Public Works Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, or repair of City streets, water systems, related facilities, and equipment. This role is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker I by its higher knowledge and skill level, and the responsibility for directing the work of others on a project basis. The position works under general supervision.

Requirements

High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent.
Two years of varied parks, landscape, medians, building and facilities, streets, or general maintenance work involving the use of a variety of tools and equipment.
Possession of a valid California Class B driver license is required at the time of appointment, or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Ability to operate light and heavier motorized equipment and small power and hand tools in performing maintenance work on a regular basis, including backhoes, boom trucks, or specialized tools and equipment required to complete tasks.
Ability to safely operate jackhammer, concrete saw, or other mobile power tools and equipment.
Ability to perform assigned maintenance tasks following established procedures and techniques.
Ability to follow proper safety rules and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management, and the general public.
Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions.
Ability to complete basic work activity records and time reports.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to use written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
Must be able to interpret policies and procedures.
Must be able to use math and mathematical reasoning.
Must be able to learn and apply new information or new skills.
Must be able to work under deadlines with interruptions.
Must be able to interact with co-workers, supervisors, management, contractors, vendors, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a specific field related to the position assignment is highly desirable.
A water tanker endorsement may also be required within one (1) year of appointment.
May be required to respond to emergency calls or set up for special events after normal working hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled work in the construction, maintenance, or repair of City streets, grounds, and landscaped areas, and related facilities and equipment.
Operates or directs the operation of light to heavy power-driven equipment for assigned tasks.
Tasks may include construction, repair, or maintenance of City streets, street lighting, and storm drain systems; trimming and removal of street trees; grounds and landscaped areas; and related facilities and equipment.
Performs or directs the maintenance or repair of Division facilities and equipment.
When assigned, directs the work of others involved in related construction, maintenance, or repair activity, providing instruction in work performance according to safe work practices.
Responds to calls when off duty.
Prepares street surfaces for paving or reconstruction work; breaks up asphalt, concrete, or hardened surfaces using a jackhammer, concrete saw, shovel, or pick.
Seals cracks and patches streets; rakes, smooths, and levels asphalt and concrete mix using shovels, rakes, and small hand tools.
Identifies areas to be repaired and the level of mix to be used; applies asphalt, concrete, and pre-mix materials to streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian ways; uses levels or visual guides to confirm proper temperature conditions and level of mix.
Constructs and lays forms for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and performs concrete finishing work using finishing tools.
Operates larger and smaller rollers to smooth asphalt or patch trucks for asphalt and slurry work in small areas; operates concrete grinders and saws.
Cleans and repairs drains, gutters, mains, and laterals, and clears drainage areas; operates a dump truck or larger vehicles to move debris.
Identifies, responds to, troubleshoots, and repairs traffic signal system problems.
Makes and installs street signs; maintains, cleans, and repairs traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings.
Waters and fertilizes lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, planted areas, parkways, and median strips; mows, rakes, and edges lawns; applies topical herbicides and pesticides.
Operates mowers, boom trucks, chippers, and other power-driven construction and repair equipment for various jobs.
Spades and prepares ground for planting; plants, trims, and prunes trees and shrubs; performs ground-level and elevated trimming and shaping of trees, hedges, shrubs, and other plant materials.
Picks up trash and debris in rights of way; cleans catch basins and storm drain channels.
Inspects playground equipment for safe operation and replaces parts as needed.
Works with pool crews to clean and maintain facilities.
Assists in repairing and replacing block walls, wooden fences, and chain link fences.
Prepares, lines, waters, drags, and renovates ball fields.
Operates sandblasting and graffiti removal equipment for the removal of graffiti.