Maintenance Worker I

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, to perform unskilled and low level semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and improvement of public works and park facilities; to operate maintenance and construction tools and equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs unskilled and low level semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures including streets, parks, sewer, and other public facilities; loads and unloads maintenance and construction materials from trucks; mixes concrete; waters, weeds, mows and cleans park areas; digs and back fills trenches; assists on concrete, masonry and asphalt repair work and the installation of sewer laterals; rakes and finishes asphalt; repairs and replaces city sign posts and traffic signs; performs USA markings on city streets; does general clean up work; assists in performing general maintenance duties inside and outside of buildings including painting, removing graffiti, installing doors and windows, and moving furniture; cleans, sanitizes, and maintains assigned buildings, offices and restroom facilities; assists in repairing a variety of interior and exterior building and facility components and systems including plumbing and electrical systems; drives pick-up or other light trucks; operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as vibrator roller, back hoe, loaders, fork lift, jack hammer, and chain saw; maintains hand tools and assigned equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: basic methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned; common hand tools; basic knowledge of methods and techniques of repairing sidewalks, curbs and related maintenance areas; knowledge of basic practices and procedures of traffic control; knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: perform a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned; use common hand tools; perform heavy manual labor; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; knowledge of principles and practices of record keeping; read and write; follow written and oral directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in general laboring work.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; work at heights; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.