Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Definition

The City of Newport Beach is seeking one full-time Maintenance Worker to join our team.

The current vacancy is in the Streets Maintenance and Beaches Division of the Municipal Operations Department.

When Assigned to Street Maintenance:

• Work as part of a street maintenance crew; construct, repair, set and maintain asphalt and/or concrete; shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets; break and remove concrete and asphalt; perform rough carpentry work;
• Assist in setting line stakes and boards for concrete pours; assist in pouring and finishing concrete; assist with masonry repair work; and
• Design and print traffic and specialty signs; laminate and apply to metal blanks; maintain the computerized equipment, including the printer, laminator, and plotter; paint and stripe City streets and curbs; install City signposts and signs; install pavement markers.

When Assigned to Beach Maintenance:

• Clean, adjust, rebuild, maintain, and replace tide valves; patrol tides area and open and shut tide valves along an assigned route; inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains;
• Clean out fire rings; empty, pressure wash, and replace trash cans; put up, maintain, and take down wind fencing at beach ends;
• Operate water pumping equipment at street ends and parking lots during high tides and rainy conditions;
• Check pier and dock structures for damage; make routine repairs and/or notify superiors of the need for more extensive maintenance; and
• Clean up debris and refuse from parking lots, walkways, ditches, alleys, streets, beach areas, and storm drains using appropriate equipment; move or remove sand from beaches and sidewalks.
  

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on October 15 , 2026 . The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
  
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Schedule:

• This position may work a 9/80 or 5/40 schedule.

Career Path:

• The career path for this position includes Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operator, Senior Maintenance Operator, Municipal Operations Crew Chief.

CalPERS:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Maintenance Worker:

Experience : One year of experience performing routine maintenance, construction, and repair work applicable to the area of assignment.

Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school.

License(s) : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.