Maintenance Worker - Streets

DESCRIPTION

THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER
4/10 Work Schedule Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

**Rotating schedule for Standby Duty Incentive for afterhours and emergency response**

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Our Public Works Department is looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Maintenance Division. As a Maintenance Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our parks, streets, buildings, and landscaped areas remain safe, function, and beautiful for everyone to enjoy. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and take pride in maintaining the spaces that make our community shine, DON'T WAIT! APPLY TODAY!

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.
Identifies material, tools and equipment needs for each assigned project.Performs full range of turf maintenance duties such as watering, mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf areas.Performs full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance such as planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining landscaped areas, including bushes, trees, flowers and shrubs; sprays, controls and eradicates weeds.Trims and prunes bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the plants, trees, and landscaped areas.Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance of irrigation systems; changes and adjusts sprinkler heads, lines, valves; maintains and adjusts controllers; assists with major irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.Maintains and prepares baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and handball courts; drags, waters, levels, measures, paints, and prepares ball diamonds and playing surfacesOperates full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including backhoes, loaders, tractors, water trucks, dump trucks, stake beds, utility trucks, water tankers, rollers, boom trucks, mowers, striping equipment, chippers, compressors, edgers, blowers, and various hand and power tools; maintains tools and equipment and performs preventive maintenance.Maintains play equipment, picnic tables, public address equipment, and other related parks equipment and facilities; installs and repairs playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; repairs tables and benches.Assists in performing pest control functions; measures, mixes, and applies chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases given appropriate direction.Assists in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.Performs concrete and asphalt street and sidewalk maintenance work; applies slurry and patches; removes tree roots and replaces sidewalks.Inspects, cleans, and clears sewers, storm drains, gutters, and laterals, and removes blockages.Rakes leaves, sweeps surfaces, and uses blowers to clear debris from walkways, fields, paths, and other facilities; picks up and removes trash.Cleans and maintains restrooms; stocks rest rooms with necessary supplies; repairs toilets, urinals and faucets; performs basic carpentry, electrical, construction, and concrete work given appropriate direction.Operates sandblaster and water blaster and removes graffiti; prepares and repaints surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and other structures and surfaces.Operates paint and sign trucks; mixes paints; properly measures areas and lays out and uses stencils; makes, posts, and removes signs; cleans painting equipment; maintains paint materials and supplies.Assists with various streets, parks, building and facilities construction projects; assists in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadways, parking lots, wooden bridges, pathways and other improvements; performs traffic control.Assists in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events; operates boom truck for removing graffiti, posting signs or banners, and lights.Responds to public inquiries and complaints; provides information regarding rules and regulations of the parks and other facilities; identifies and reports maintenance needs and safety hazards to appropriate staff.Other duties as assigned.
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TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying, A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
  
• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, construction, or repair of parks, medians, streets, sewers, sanitation, and/or rights-of-way.
  

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Class C driver's license
• Ability to obtain a Class B driver's license within 1 year of appointment.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10

Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain unless exhausted sooner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.

The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .

Schedule-The City operates on a "4/10" work schedule.

Retirement - The City of Placentia participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and does not participate in Social Security.

• 2% @ 60 defined retirement plan (Classic Members) - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of CalPERS or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 7%.
• 2% @ 62 defined retirement plan (New Members/PEPRA) - Applies to new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are not members of CalPERS or are not members of another public employee retirement system with which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 6.75%.

Bilingual Pay- An additional pay of $175 per month

Health Insurance - Up to $1,877 per month for family coverage to purchase health insurance through the CalPERS Health Benefits program. Medical opt out also available.

Dental & Vision Insurance - Fully paid plan for dental and vision insurance.

Life Insurance - Fully paid life insurance policy equal to employee's annual salary. Additional life insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance - Fully paid premiums for short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Flexible Spending Account - Employees may voluntarily contribute to a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

Deferred Compensation - Employees may voluntarily contribute to a deferred compensation plan.

Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year.

Paid Time Off (Vacation) - Accrual rate of80 hours per year. 80 hours per year; 120 hours after 3 years of service.

Alternative Health & Wellness (Sick Leave) - 96 hours per year; this program includes an incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.

Holiday Closure - City Hall and most City Services observe a Holiday Closure annually for two weeks at the end of December/beginning of January, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day (paid time off varies per year, assignment and Bargaining Unit); City to provide up to sixty-two (62) hours of leave during the 2023-2024 holiday closure.

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2025 11:59 AM Pacific

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