Utility Worker- Public Works Department

THE POSITION

• Continuous until filled

Job Summary :

Under close supervision, to perform routine and repetitive manual duties on construction, maintenance setup and repair crews in a department; to observe safety regulations; to perform duties in a higher classification as assigned; and to perform related duties as required.

Hours :

Varies Monday- Thursday, 6 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm

(Work hours are based on department needs and are subject to change)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

As a member of a public works maintenance crew, loads and unloads heavy materials or equipment from trucks; digs and fills holes, trenches, and ditches; maintains and repairs streets; operates automatic and manual digging tools; operates motorized equipment such as trucks and skiploaders or other power equipment of comparable size and complexity; services and lubricates motorized equipment; cleans hand tools and work areas; diverts traffic using flags and barricades; cuts down weeds in vacant lots.

As a member of a park maintenance crew, maintains grounds, medians and outdoor landscaped areas including planting, cultivating, trimming, watering and spraying plants, trees, and grass; operates various park maintenance equipment such as sprayers and mowers; makes minor repairs to irrigation systems; diverts traffic using street cones to gain access to medians.

As a member of a building maintenance crew, maintains facilities and buildings including cleaning rugs, walls, floors, rest rooms, and office spaces; performs building repairs and construction work; works irregular shifts as required.

As a member of the Carson Community Center Setup / Custodial crew, maintain facilities including cleaning carpets, walls, floors, restrooms and office spaces. Dust and polish furniture, woodwork and fixtures, vacuum carpets. Order and maintain adequate supplies and equipment. Prepare work schedules and provide work direction and guidance to Maintenance Aides to insure timely completion of all setups and tear downs of Community Center events. Inspect custodial and setup work to assure standards of performance and safety are maintained. Operate a variety of equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet extractors, air lifts, etc. Train Maintenance Aides in safe and proper handling methods. Maintain related records and files. Assist in selection of prospective personnel. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows :

Education and / or Experience :

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance. Some experience performing basic laboring work. Community Center requires two years of custodial and setup work, one of which must have been in a hotel, banquet, meeting room or trade show facility.

Knowledge of :

Skill and / or Ability to :

License and Certificates :

Possession of a valid California Class III driver's license and must be insurable by the City's Insurance carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Other Information :

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.

Appointment :

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and / or verification. Inaccurate and / or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : ONLY THOSE AMONG THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE AN INTERVIEW, WEIGHTED AT 100%. APPLICANTS WHO FALSIFY, EXAGGERATE OR EXCLUDE MATERIAL FACTS ON THEIR APPLICATION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND FUTURE EXAMINATION PROCESSES AND IF HIRED, TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and / or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of CarsonSummary of Employee Benefits

AFSCME - Part-Time

(AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)

PARS Retirement

CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)

Other :

Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).

Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays :

For more information please click on the link below.

AFSCME PT

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1. The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

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Please describe the methods, equipment and materials you have used and how in street maintenance.

03

Please describe the methods, equipment, and materials you have used in your experience with building maintenance.

04

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

05

I understand that if I am selected and no show for my confirmed interview, my application will no longer be considered for employment at the City of Carson.

Required Question

Employer City of Carson

Address 701 E. Carson Street

Carson, California, 90745

Phone (310) 952-1736

Website http : / / ci.carson.ca.us