Senior Maintenance Worker

City of Costa Mesa•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Costa Mesa is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Maintenance Worker to join their Public Works team. This role involves semi-skilled and limited skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of municipal landscaped areas, parks, parkways, streets, sidewalks, storm drains, buildings, and related facilities. Incumbents will perform manual tasks and operate various power tools and medium to heavy-duty automotive equipment. Duties may include providing guidance to lower-level maintenance workers and assuming supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the assigned Supervisor. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Maintenance Services - Streets Division.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Two (2) years experience in performing the manual laboring tasks and tool and equipment use operation which provide a working familiarity with the work of the area of assignment.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License, or higher, before the date of appointment is required.
A Class B, or higher, license with necessary endorsements may be required for specific assignments.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, equipment and methods of the maintenance and repair work related to the area of assignment.
Knowledge of prevailing codes, hazards and safety practices related to the area of assignment.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, to include technical specifications related to the area of assignment.
Ability to safely operate and maintain the tools and equipment related to the area of assignment.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and the public.
Ability to work various shifts as assigned including early morning, day and night hours, overtime, weekend and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Hazardous Material First Responder is desirable.
Possession of an I.S.M.A. Work Zone Safety Certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs non-journey level work in landscape, irrigation, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, concrete, painting and other similar maintenance and repair trades.
Operates a variety of tools and equipment related to the area of assignment.
Responds to emergency requests during and after working hours.
May act as lead worker and have supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the assigned supervisor.
Performs other related work as required.
When assigned to Streets and Storm Drains: Manual labor tasks in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, traffic signs, and channels and related facilities.
Performs concrete installation as related to curbs, sidewalks, concrete pads, culverts and walkways.
Performs asphalt installations including complete residential paving rehabilitation projects.
Inspects and maintains drainage facilities.
Operates Vactor truck, backhoe, paving machine, paving roller, ten wheel dump truck, grinding machine, loader/grader and street sweeper as it relates to streets and storm drains maintenance.
When assigned to Traffic Signs and Markings: Stripes streets, lays out and paints traffic lines and turn pockets according to specifications.
Installs and maintains traffic and street signs.
When assigned to Graffiti Abatement: Removes or conceals graffiti on public and private property using a variety of equipment and chemicals/solvents.
Paints over graffiti using appropriate paints; match and mixes paints; determines the appropriate paint-color, materials, equipment, and supplies needed to complete each job.
Performs cleaning using pressure washer.
Maintains log of inspections, daily inspections findings and graffiti removal activities performed.
Coordinates persons assigned to graffiti removal who are performing mandated community service hours.
Maintains related records, inventory and procures materials needed for graffiti abatement activities.
When assigned to Street Sweeping: Sweeps City streets and rebuilds sweeper brooms.
Operates a regenerative air vacuum street sweeper, backhoe and skip loader, ten wheel dump truck and other tools, equipment and trucks as it relates to clean up, collection and removal of debris, spills, vehicle accidents in road ways, catch basin and storm drains.
Removal/replacement of damaged signs.
Performs trash receptacle and bus stop maintenance.
When assigned to Parks/Parkways: Performs grounds keeping, sprinkler system installation and repair.
Prepares and repairs ball fields.
Repairs park building.
Performs minor plumbing installation and repair.
Trims, plants, shapes and removes trees and shrubs.