Maintenance Craftsworker I

City of Claremont

Monthly Salary Effective 7/1/2024 $4,111.73 - $4,966.35 (Pending Council Approval)

Being the best is a philosophy Claremont employees put into practice every day. The City has a reputation for being a premier city in California, with cutting edge programs and a dedication to the public engagement process.

If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....

• Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast paced, service-driven environment?
• Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?

If you answered these questions with YES, consider applying to be our next Maintenance Craftsworker I!

The Position

The Community Services Department is looking for three highly energetic and motivated self-starters to perform a variety of tasks for the Department's Maintenance Division. As the Maintenance Craftsworker I performs a variety of maintenance-related tasks which include operating vehicles and various types of equipment for the Community Services Department's Maintenance division.

The Maintenance Craftsworker I is an entry-level position. These individuals perform more routine tasks and duties as assigned. They are not expected to operate with the same independence and judgment as individuals operating within the Craftsworker II classification. Employees in this classification work under immediate supervision learning their positions' functional/technical aspects.

Some of the typical tasks performed by individuals in these classifications are, but not limited to, the following:

Building /Facilities

Electrical troubleshooting and repair, moderate HVAC troubleshooting and repair, moderate carpentry, roof repair, painting, repair of metal equipment, including welding, repair of block walls, and plumbing troubleshooting and repair.

Work with contractors on projects including but not limited to getting bids for projects, overseeing projects, ensuring they are complete to standards, and scheduling in buildings/facilities.

Maintain the operation of various types of generators for emergency operation centers.

Install video and communication wiring.

Sewer/Storm Drain

Pressure washer operation, operation of the sewer video camera, operation of the sewer jetter, and cleaning out storm drain catch basins.

Streets/Concrete/Asphalt

Street/curb marking, pothole repair, concrete removal and replacement, and street sign removal, maintenance, and replacement.

Under general direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Craftsworker I may be required to work flexible hours that include early mornings and late evenings or weekends on occasion. Hours of work for this position are Monday thru Thursday (38-hour work week), from 6:30 am until 4:30 pm ( 38-hour work week).

Ideal Candidate

Qualified applicants for Maintenance Craftsworker I will have one year of experience in construction or maintenance work, including some semi-skilled assignments. Prior municipal maintenance experience preferred. Must have a Class C driver's license with a good driving record and completion of high school or equivalent. The successful candidate must attain, within six months of employment, a valid Class B California driver's license and keep it in good standing.

THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Community Services Department is responsible for managing and coordinating the work effort of three operating divisions: Maintenance, Solid Waste, and Motor Fleet. To deliver the high quality services necessary to fulfill the needs of the City Council and the citizens, the department has an annual operating budget of $22.9 million and 41 full-time employees across all divisions.

The Maintenance Division oversees all sewer, street, and sidewalk maintenance; public facilities maintenance; and maintenance of the City’s urban forest. The Solid Waste Division is tasked with providing residential and commercial sanitation services, including trash pick-up and recycling. Lastly, the Motor Fleet Division is responsible for maintaining the City's fleet and contracted fleet services, including the Inland Valley Humane Society and Claremont Unified School District fleets.

Community Services has an annual work plan that includes implementing applicable sustainability actions listed in the Sustainable City and Embedment Plans, and increasing sustainability efforts throughout City facilities and programs. Among other plans, Community Services is responsible for maintaining the landscape and facilities surrounding the iconic Claremont Village.

Additional Information

THE COMMUNITY

Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.

Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.

The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.

Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.

CITY GOVERNMENT

Claremont is a general law city that uses the Council-Manager form of government. A general law city is one that operates under laws and rules established by the State of California.

The City Manager is hired by and responsible to the City Council. It is the responsibility of the City Manager and City staff to implement Council policies and ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of municipal services. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City organization.

The City Council is comprised of five members elected by-district for four years. The terms of offices are staggered, with three members elected at one general municipal election and two at the next. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years.

The City Council and staff is committed to fulfilling its mission to deliver the highest quality service possible to our community in a balanced and equitable manner. The City Council has identified the following citywide priorities:

Preserve our natural, cultural, and historic resources; Maintain financial stability; Invest in the maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure; Ensure the safety of our community through community-based policing and emergency preparedness;Increase livability in our neighborhoods and expand opportunities for our businesses; Promote community engagement through transparency and communication; and Develop anti-racist, anti-discrimination policies and plan to achieve community and organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below. The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and salary history.

The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 3% COLA effective 7/1/2025 and 3% COLA effective 7/1/26 (pending Council approval)
• $1,500 a month for medical allowance (pending Council approval)
• 38-hour work week
• 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members) or 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member)
• 96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
• 123 holiday/floating holiday hours per year
• 96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
• $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.ci.claremont.ca.us. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

City of Claremont employees in CEA are entitled to the following benefits:

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAVINGS BENEFIT: The City shall contribute $1,014 per month towards any offered health plans, dental plans, and vision plans.

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City offers a number of health plans through KeenanInsurance.

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City offers a choice of two dental plans. One is an indemnity plan, which allows you to go to the dentist of your choice (no orthodontia coverage). The other is a direct service plan in which you must select and receive care at one of the dental offices or centers provided by the plan (orthodontia coverage).

VISION INSURANCE: The City offers a vision plan, which provides a vision examination each year and lenses and frames or contacts every year.

LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a life insurance policy of $75,000 for themselves and $10,000 for any dependents they elect to insure. There are also optional insurance programs which can be taken with an employee if they leave City service.

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125): Claremont offers a flexible benefit plan which will allows employees to pay for certain expenses (child care, unreimbursed medical expenses, and insurance premiums) with pre-tax dollars.

VACATION: Employees areentitled to a paid vacation of 96 hours following one year of employment (employees may take their accrued vacation after six months of employment). From the second year of employment until completion of the thirteenth year, employees are entitled to 120 hours of paid vacation. Beginning with the fourteenth year, and every year thereafter, employees are entitled to 160 hours of vacation. A one time, 80-hour longevity leave bonus is given to an employee on their service anniversary date at the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, etc. years of service.

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL: Employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave per month. New employees may bring with them up to 200 hours of accrued sick leave from their previous agency if their previous employer did not otherwise compensate them. New employees must provide documentation from their previous employer verifying their uncompensated sick leave hours.

SICK LEAVE CASH OUT: Employees with at least 240 hours of accrued sick leave may cash out up to 24 hours at the end of each calendar year.

JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve on a jury are entitled to their regular compensation for up to 76 hours.

HOLIDAYS/FLOATING HOLIDAY HOURS: All Unit employees shall receive 37.5 floating holiday hours each calendar year. In addition, employees shall be entitled to the following holidays with pay each calendar year. Each holiday shall be valued at 9.5 hours.

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• Martin Luther King's Birthday (The third Monday in January)
• Presidents' Birthday (The third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (The last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth (June 19th)
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Labor Day (The first Monday in September)
• Veteran's Day (November 11th)
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day (December 25th)

Employees shall receive additional floating holiday hours when any of the ten (10) holidays fall on the employee's scheduled day off work. For example, with a Monday through Thursday schedule, any holiday that falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shall be converted from 9.5 holiday hours to 9.5 floating holiday hours.

RETIREMENT:

The City of Claremont offers enrollment in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS):

1. PERS Plan Formula - The City shall provide the 2.5% @ 55 PERS contract option to miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012. An employee hired by the City after March 19, 2012, from another Public Employees' Retirement (PERS) agency or agency with PERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less, shall receive the Second Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 55. A returning Claremont City employee that was enrolled in PERS will receive the PERS benefit formula they received while previously employed with the City, irrespective of the break in service. An employee who is a new enrollment in PERS, is not coming from an agency with PERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months shall be enrolled in the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

2. All miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012 shall contribute 8% towards their PERS member contributions. Employees receiving the Second Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 55 shall contribute 7% towards their PERS member contributions. Employees receiving the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of2% @ 62 shall contribute 6.5% or 50% of the total normal cost rate, whichever is greater, towards their PERS member contributions.

Both City and employee contributions shall at the time of separation, belong to the employee.

3. PERS Highest Pension Calculation Compensation Period -The City shall continue to provide the Single Highest One Year Final Compensation Pension calculation benefit to current miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012. Miscellaneous employees hired after March 19, 2012 shall receive the Three Year Final Compensation calculation benefit.

4. The City shall provide miscellaneous employees under the 2.5% @ 55,2% @ 55, and 2% @ 62 plan tiers with the following benefits/provisions:

a)Credit for unused sick leave (Government Code Section 20965).

b) 1959 Survivor Benefit (Third Level benefits)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees have the opportunity to particiate in a supplemental retirement savings plan offered through MissionSquare. Through tax-deferred payroll deductions, employees are eligible to deposit funds into their account, up to the maximum allowed by law.

Participation in this program:

• Invests in high-performing funds yielding tax-deferred earnings;
• Provides a superior tool for retirement planning and savings.

401 (a) PLAN :Employees have the opportunity to participate in this tax deferred retirement savings tool. Employees may defer compensation up to $46,000 annually or 100% of income, whichever is less.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: The City provides a long-term disability plan. This benefit is in case an employee sustains a non-work-related illness or injury that results in their inability to work for a long period of time. In this event, an employee will receive 66.66% of their base pay after 60 days, and continued payment until they are medically able to return to work, or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first (maximum of $8,000 per month).

WORK BOOT REIMBURSEMENT: The City will contribute up to $240 towards the purchase of work boots, appropriate to each employee's assignment and responsibility.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Employees may participate in the City's tuition reimbursement program.The amount of reimbursement will be up to $1,500 per fiscal year. Reimbursable items include registration, tuition, textbooks, and parking.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP: Employees are eligible for membership in the F & A Federal Credit Union. F & A offers a wide variety of services, including checking and savings accounts and all types of loans (automobile, vacation, personal, first and second home mortgages, and more!).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): The City cares about the emotional and physical well-being of its employees and their families and offers a City paid Employee Assistance Program.

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAYROLL: Employeesmay authorize the automatic deposit of their paycheck into their checking, savings, or credit union account.

Revised: July 2023

Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2024 1:00 PM Pacific

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