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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE CREW LEAD I
SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open to the public eligible list to fill current and future Maintenance Crew Lead I positions within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until
Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT)
OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.
OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.
OC Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
This service area within OCPW, serves the citizens of Orange County by providing a safe environment and an enhanced quality of life through the maintenance of public roads, flood control channels, and bikeways. O&M provides a variety of services to Orange County's unincorporated areas and is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadway, 65 bridges, 380 miles of flood control channels, 6 dams, 10 pumping stations, and 26 basins. O&M also provides public works services for cities via service contracts. O&M plays a crucial role in responding to the needs of the public during and after emergency incidents such as storms, wildfires, and mudslides.
Employees within this department may be designated as a "key responder" and, as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.
For more information on OC Operations and Maintenanc e,click here.
For more information on OC Public Works, click here.
For more information on the County of Orange, click here .
THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Public Works has opportunities for the position of Maintenance Crew Lead I in its OC Operations and Maintenance area. The Maintenance Crew Lead I is distinguished by the scope and difficulty level of projects assigned. Incumbents are required to work from simple plans and specifications to repair, replace, or install public works infrastructure; generally, work with a single piece of equipment or various power tools; and are given wider latitude when making decisions in the field within established guidelines. The incumbents may report to a Public Works Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Maintenance Inspector and will supervise a crew of County maintenance personnel, court referral crews, or other assigned labor resources consistently performing unskilled or semi-skilled work.
Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to, road stenciling, hand-patch asphalt, graffiti removal, vegetation trimming, trash or debris removal, sign installation and repair, and fencing, which includes pouring foundations, installation or repairing gates, and arc welding.
The current vacancies are in the following units: General Maintenance and City Contracts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate will demonstrate two (2) or more years of experience as a Public Works Maintenance Worker II with the County of Orange OR three (3) or more years of experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work in open spaces or facilities , with at least one (1) year of supervision or oversight experience over maintenance and/or construction trades personnel. In addition, experience supervising personnel in road, traffic control, and/ or flood facilities is highly desirable.
REQUIRED LICENSE Some assignments may require the possession of a valid California Class B or C Driver's License by date of appointment and while employed in this series.- Class B - Required for positions in the General Maintenance/Environmental Maintenance and Field Services sections
- Class C - Required for positions in the City Contracts/Traffic Operations, General Maintenance/Graffiti Abatement, and Field Services sections
Some assignments may require the possession of a valid California Commercial Driver's License, Class B, with passenger endorsement, by the Probation date.
Some assignments may require the possession of or the ability to obtain an Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) issued Inmate Supervision Card.
In accordance with the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, incumbents will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
Please click here to view complete class specifications, including the physical & mental requirements, and environmental & working conditions for the Maintenance Crew Lead I classification.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge & Experience- Knowledge and experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, flood control, and other public work facilities
- Demonstrate expertise in the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of roads, flood control, landscape, construction, and other public works facilities. Including but not limited to various hand tools, power tools, landscaping tools/equipment, high-pressure paint systems, pressure washers, forklifts, towable message/arrow boards, lift/boom trucks, etc.
- Understand and interpret symbols, signs, technical data, plans, and specifications required of the field
- Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System, iPads, iPhones, 800 MHz radio system, mapping systems/programs, etc., for various communication and location of work in the field, to receive work orders, and document the completion of assignments
- Demonstrate the ability to ensure road and flood control facility maintenance and construction projects are carried out in a safe manner
- Knowledge of the proper material and equipment selection, traffic control, traffic safety rules, and utility protection required for working in a high-stress, high-traffic volume environment
- Follow strict guidelines for traffic safety regulations
- Knowledge and experience using personal protection equipment (PPE) and work site safety on various road rights-of-way and flood control channel work sites
- Knowledge of County, State, and Federal safety regulations, including reporting requirements
- Knowledge of and ability to perform preventive maintenance on various equipment, power tools, high-pressure paint systems, pressure washers, etc.
- Identify, report, and correct equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner
Supervisory | Leadership- Demonstrate the ability to supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; provide technical assistance to subordinate staff and assigned personnel
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and address areas of concern in a timely and effective manner
- Demonstrate the ability to delegate tasks to others to accomplish projects on time, fulfill departmental goals and deadlines, and take responsibility for decisions and actions for the various projects
- Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership to ensure positive working relationships with others, including the public and outside departments and agencies
Organizing & Planning Skills- Demonstrate effective organizing and planning skills for high productivity and efficiency
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage time wisely
- Demonstrate the ability to meet departmental project goals and deadlines by prioritizing workloads and projects
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain a record of work completed, timekeeping records, equipment, and material usage for each work order
- Possess good communication skills to appropriately interact with the general public, contractors, and outside departments and agencies
- Demonstrate the ability to present thoughts, ideas, information, and messages clearly and logically
- Demonstrate the ability to compose informative and convincing memos, emails, letters, reports, and other documents
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Proctored Online Exam | Multiple-choice Test (Refer/ Non-refer):
Applicants whose work experience appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in a proctored online exam covering job-related items. Only applicants who receive the highest score on the assessment will be moved on to the next assessment step. This exam must be attended in-person.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI) Weighted 100%
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Rose Nguyen at 714-667-9699 or by email at Rose.Nguyen@ocpw.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Orange
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