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Description
The City of Brisbane is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker I, Parks/Facilities. Under general supervision of the Public Works Team Leader, performs a variety of semiskilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of city parks and related facility infrastructure, including parks and landscaped areas, trees, play structures, and recreation centers; adjoining sidewalks and streets, and performs other related duties as required. A full job description can be found online at https://www.brisbaneca.org/media/26871.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Sample):
- Prunes hedges, shrubs and trees in parks and street areas.
- Maintains playground equipment in a safe operating condition.
- Empties trash containers and removes trash from parks, landscaped areas and other City properties.
- Plants, trims, waters, stakes and maintains City trees; removes dead or unwanted trees.
- Troubleshoots maintenance and repair problems, determines materials and equipment required for repair; may purchase materials and supplies from established suppliers.
- Contacts residents and businesses to inform them of work to be performed.
- Operates a variety of vehicles and construction equipment.
- Inspects and performs service, minor maintenance and repair on a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Reports the need for major contract repair or maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications:
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Experience: Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying
License: Water Distribution Operator I within 12 months, Certified Pool Operator within 18 months. Such certifications shall be maintained during employment. Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of: Maintenance principles, practices, tools and materials for maintaining and repairing a variety of facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment such as found in City parks, landscaped areas and recreational facilities; Basic techniques for maintaining swimming pools and associated facilities in a clean, safe and operable condition; The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and power equipment; Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals; Applicable codes and regulations; Shop arithmetic; and Safe driving rules and practices.
Skill in: Performing semiskilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment; Maintaining City aquatics facilities in a clean, safe and operable condition; Troubleshooting maintenance problems and determining materials and supplies required for repair; Using and maintaining tools and equipment related to the work skillfully and safely; Maintaining accurate logs and records of work performed; and Preparing written reports covering areas of responsibility.
Working Conditions: Must be available for regular standby assignments and work emergency overtime as required. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic and potentially hazardous conditions.
Physical Demands: Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform heavy physical work, use varied hand and power tools, drive a motor vehicle and operate specialized landscape equipment and lift and move materials and equipment weighing to 90 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.
Benefits
SALARY AND HOURS:
$35.33– $37.08– $38.94– $40.89- $42.94 per hour
Appointments are generally made at the first step in this range. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Must be available for weekend shifts, regular standby assignments, and work emergency overtime as required.
BENEFITS: This position is eligible for benefits under the General Employees Association memorandum of understanding. Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes to a flexible benefits plan towards the cost of several health plans offered. The City provides paid vision through VSP, dental through a self-insured reimbursement program, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through Concern. Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS: 2%@60 for Classic members, 2%@62 for New (PEPRA) members. The City will make a contribution of 1.5% to a Deferred Compensation 457B plan with additional matching available. Flexible health reimbursement and dependent care spending accounts are also available. Free commuter shuttle to and from BART and Caltrain. Health and Wellness reimbursements are available.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit an on-line employment application at https://www.CalOpps.org. Applications must be received by October 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of qualified applications are received, whichever occurs first. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process that will include one or more of the following: written examination, technical assessment interview, and departmental interview. The Public Works Team Leader will make the final recommendation for appointment. After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must complete a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation with favorable results. In addition, a valid TB screening result must be on file. Please note this process may change.
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The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement 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 position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.