Street Maintenance Worker I-II

Job Description

Description

Candidates best meeting the qualifications for this position will be invited to a written exam which is tentatively scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026. The Eligibility List from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

Definition: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and servicing of City streets, traffic systems, signs and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

Assists in the removal and repair of asphalt and concrete on City roads and sidewalks; installs stone and brickwork; removes weeds and brush;

Participates in surveying City streets for condition of signs;

Assists in the maintenance, repair and installation of signs;

Assists in painting street legends on City streets, curbs and parking lots;

Installs temporary signs during sign repair, special events and for police and fire emergencies;

Removes graffiti;

Participates as a crew member responding to emergency calls for assistance from the public or other agencies;

Installs, removes, repairs and stores City special events banners and decorations;

Sets up barricades for traffic changes and road closure for parades and special events;

Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to assigned equipment, tools and vehicles.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices used in construction and maintenance;
Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating procedures;
Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment; and
OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of related public works projects.

Skill in:
Efficient and safe operation of assigned equipment;
Performing unskilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Qualifications
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year experience in grounds, street and/or building maintenance and repair work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college level coursework.

CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA)
Benefit Summary - Effective 5/17/2019

PERS Retirement : Tier I-2%@55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Employee required contribution is 8% of pensionable income. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13 have three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare and payment of 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2025 Social Security income cap is $176,100.

Retiree Medical: City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Medical Insurance : $1,800 per month for employee and dependents' medical insurance under PERS.

Educational Incentive : Up to $334.21 for B.A. if job doesn't require it. Must be approved by Department Head. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Optical/Dental/Life/AD&D : $184.25 per month City contribution. Employee & eligible dependents may be covered for optical and dental. $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. AD&D insurance policies provided for employees.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

State Disability Insurance (SDI) : Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. There is a 1% Employee deduction for this benefit.

Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary after a 60-day waiting period. Applies to non-job related occurrences.

Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off.

Holidays : 11 fixed paid holidays plus 2 days of Personal Leave per year.

Vacation Leave : 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days [one workweek where travel is 500 miles or more] for qualifying incident. Two (2) additional unpaid days may be taken.

Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,750 per year for tuition and books.

Longevity Pay: Up to $66.84/mo for 5 yrs of service; Up to $133.68 for 10 yrs of service; Up to $200.53/mo for 15 yrs of service. Future employees hired on or after May 10, 2017 not eligible.

Uniform Allowance : Dollar amount varies for specific classes.

Other : Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee); Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program; Payroll Direct Deposit.

Revised: 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 2/15; 8/16; 5/17;5/19; 8/22; 3/25

Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific