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Under general supervision, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, and participates in the work of staff responsible for constructing, repairing, maintaining, and replacing Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, parks, facilities, and drainage facilities and systems; uses and operates a variety of tools and light to heavy equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned Public Works Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.  

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series, as well as providing lead direction on a day-to-day basis to an assigned crew.  Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.  Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties.  Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments.  Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.  This class is distinguished from the Public Works Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory responsibilities for assigned public works maintenance programs.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with Town standards and specifications.
• Monitors quality of work and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes and shift staffing levels; implements changes and improvements after approval.
• Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Inspects assigned Town infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired; assists in developing work plans and priorities.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; participates in coordinating safety training.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and Town staff.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Receives and responds to service calls and resident complaints; investigates resident issues and complaints; resolves or refers issues to supervisor.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• May locate underground utilities as part of Underground Service Alert (USA) to inform contractors, agencies, and Town employees doing construction, excavation, or digging work.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

In addition, when assigned to the Water Division:

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of Town water utilities systems, including; repairs concrete including sidewalk panels and temporary street patches.
• Performs water valve maintenance, including locating and raising unexposed valves, operating automated machines to exercise valves on an annual basis, and updating records following the installation of new valves.
• Flushes water mains to ensure water quality meets California State Water Resources Control Board standards.
• Performs water meter maintenance, including installing new meters, testing and repairing meters of various sizes, repairing leaks, and replacing meters as necessary; installs service lines for newly developed properties and accounts for the installation of meters for new homes; performs shut-downs of services, as required.
• Collects and tests samples, following established protocols, from sampling stations located throughout water distribution system to measure system performance and to ensure compliance with water quality standards; schedules testing and sampling conducted by external agencies for compliance and reporting purposes.

• Operates and monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; assists with maintaining water flow and levels throughout the system.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and systems similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Operational characteristics and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment used in public works operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including driving rules and practices, traffic control procedures and regulations, and confined space entry.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Basic mathematics.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers, handheld devices, and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. 
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work of Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, and drainage facilities and systems.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic records of work performed.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax

Education and Experience:

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

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in construction, maintenance, or repair equivalent to a Maintenance Worker II with the Town.

Licenses and Certifications:

• • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B California Driver’s License is required within 24 months of hire.

In addition, when assigned to Water:

• • Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.  

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants.

FINAL FILING DATE:                        We are accepting applications until closing at 5:00 pm, March 5, 2020. PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the seasonal, temporary and part-time position of College Intern in the Power Engineering Division of the Electric Department. This position is limited to no more than 40 hours per week for a maximum of 5 months and no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year. The length of the Internship will be June 2020 to August 2020 with a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position will be assigned to the Power Engineering Division, which is responsible for all aspects of engineering work related to operating and maintaining the Roseville Electric Utility system.  This includes functions such as substation design, protection and controls, distribution operations and planning, sub-transmission operations and planning, and asset management. The selected candidate will be assigned meaningful projects in the aforementioned areas. Roseville Electric Utility serves more than 59,000 customers with a peak demand of approximately 355MW and also owns and operates over 200MW of generation facilities.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of administrative, technical and general support staff duties for assigned department or division.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a temporary part-time, training classification in which students with current enrollment in college with course work related to the area assigned can gain experience in assisting city staff in the performance of professional administrative or technical duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
• Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.
• Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.
• Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Effective methods of making oral and written reports and presentations.
• Research techniques, methods and procedures.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.              
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Understand and apply policies, laws and rules; learn and apply pertinent federal, state and local law codes and regulations.
• Exhibit proficiency in use of modern office methods and enter and revise information on computer databases; demonstrate proficiency in computer word processing; type at a speed necessary to successfully perform duties.
• On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job and department procedures; sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; review work papers and reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• On a continuous basis, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and operate a variety of office equipment; use personal computer.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

None required.

AND

Training:

Equivalent to the completion the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.   Current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to area of assignment. The current assignment is in Power Engineering. Coursework towards a degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis is power systems is desirable.

License or Certificate:

Based on the needs of the department, some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.

2. Are you, at a minimum, entering your junior year of classes in the fall of 2018?  Please identify how many units you have completed and what type (i.e. quarter or semester units).

3. What is your current major and specific area of study?

4. Please list any/all Electrical Engineering coursework you have completed.  Identify course code and title.

5. What would you like to learn from an internship with the Electric Engineering group?

6. What knowledge and skills do you possess that would make you a valuable intern with the Electric Engineering group?

7. Please include a copy of your school schedule to your application that demonstrates that you are currently enrolled in at least 6 or more qualifying units.

Benefits of Internship

The intern can expect to be engaged in actual power engineering work. This work may include assisting in system studies, planning, protection design or line/substation design work. The intern can expect to learn the day-to-day experiences and responsibilities of an engineer working at a municipal electric utility. The intern will also be able to gain some useful knowledge regarding what utilities are looking for when hiring engineers for full-time positions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Parks & Facilities Worker I, under general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor, to provide clean, well-maintained, and attractive parks and facilities and information about park and recreation facilities and services.

THE POSITION

Parks & Facilities Worker I

This is an entry level-level classification. Some positions may require a valid Commercial Applicator’s Certificate, and involve the use of mechanized spraying equipment for the application of pesticides and herbicides.  This class is further distinguished by need for greater independence of judgment and action and because incumbents may act as a lead worker with other Park Workers.   

Prerequisites:   Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Parks & Facilities Worker I. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience in the care and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, or related work, valid California Driver License, and a high school diploma or equivalent.   

POOL CASHIER/REGISTRATION ASSISTANT

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

$13.00 – $15.10 hourly

(Effective July 1, 2020: $14.00 - $15.55 hourly)

Summer Aquatics Season

Preferred availability to work from

May 1 to  August 14, 2020

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled – Priority Screening in February

ABOUT THE POSITION:

City of Gilroy is recruiting for a seasonal Pool Cashier/Registration Assistant for the 2020 Summer Season. The main goal of the Recreation Department is to offer excellent recreation programs that provide community members with a wide-range of opportunities to celebrate life and community through people, parks, programs, and special events which are delivered by a team of employees dedicated to offering quality recreational, social, and cultural services to all Gilroy residents.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Manager and/or Assistant Manager, performs basic cashiering duties and varied clerical work of average difficulty as needed to facilitate swim lesson participant registration and fee collection for recreational swimming program.

Please note:

• Summer Aquatics Program would like all staff to begin employment on May 1, 2020 for training and work shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Staff who are unable to begin work on May 1 will begin employment on June 8.
• Applicants who can commit to the entire season (May 1 – August 14) will be given preference.
• All staff beginning employment on May 1 must attend HR Orientation on April 27, 28 or 29.

PSE – PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

CLOSE DATE: Friday, February 7th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
I – $16.23  Per Hour   II – $17.46  Per Hour   

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, February 7th, 2020.
 

THE POSITION
The PSE – Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and repair activities or in the various solid waste site activities of the Public Works Agency. This position may operate a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks. The PSE – Public Works Maintenance Worker I is the entry/journey-level class series, and is distinguished from the next higher classification of PSE - Public Works Maintenance Worker II in that the latter is the entry/journey-level responsible to perform a wider range of duties in the assigned maintenance area and is required to have a Class B driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. This position is at-Will, Temporary and scheduled for up to forty (40) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            I/II - Some experience in the construction trades or road maintenance is desirable.

Training:        I/II - Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:    I - Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class B driver’s license within one year of employment. II - Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class A driver’s license with proper endorsements within one year of employment.
 

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department

THE COUNTY OF GLENN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY. IN ADDITION, BI-LINGUAL (SPANISH, HMONG, LAOTIAN) INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLICANTS. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CONTACT THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting applications on a continuous basis; PERS retired annuitants are not eligible to apply.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Library Page in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. The work schedule will be during normal Library hours including evenings and weekends. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following CORe Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Roseville Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department incorporates our culture into our everyday interactions with our co-workers and our community.

• Take Pride - We’re proud of the services that we provide to our residents.
• Be Creative - We encourage an environment that allows for passion and innovation.
• Always Improving - We embrace change by fostering opportunities to learn, adapt and grow.
• Work As a Team -Teamwork makes us stronger, more efficient and adds value to our department.
• Make it Fun - We celebrate our co-workers, achievements and successes.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of duties related to performing routine, repetitive and manual work in connection with the use and maintenance of library resources.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist customers in the use of self-check machines, copiers, microfilm/fiche readers, computer printing with the print management systems and the computer reservations software.
• Register customers and collects payments for Parks, Recreation and Libraries classes and events.
• Shelve, sort, shift, and file library materials following established procedures.
• Check in returned materials, observing their condition and bringing damaged materials to the attention of higher level library personnel for disposition.
• Check out materials to customers.
• Organize returned materials and delivers them to proper sorting shelves.
• Use office equipment and personal computer to perform simple clerical tasks.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures.
• Assist with free and fee based library programs; assist with room set up; check in program participants; distribute program materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, volunteers and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of computers, alphabetizing, indexing, and/or filing methods.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
• Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; bend twist and reach, stoop, kneel and squat while shelving, opening boxes or moving equipment.
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
• Make accurate mathematical computations.
• Write and use keyboard to communicate and to enter circulation and collection data.
• Use carts to move library materials.
• Retrieve materials from high/low shelves.
• Assist in training library trainees and volunteers.
• Understand and translate City and Library policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
• Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate tactfully with customers.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience:

• No experience required.  Six months of general customer service experience or the equivalent in library employment is desirable.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or sixteen (16) years of age.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
2. This position requires candidates to have the equivalent to the completion of the eleventh (11th) grade or be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

3. Are you a current CalPERS member? A current CalPERS member is someone who has funds on deposit with CalPERS.

• Yes
• No

4. The Library is open Monday through Wednesday 10 AM – 7 PM, Thursday through Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM-2 PM. Please list what your availability is during our business hours.

Note: Minors may have preclusions or restriction in duties assigned pursuant to 29 CFR § 570.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened by the Human Resources Department for minimum qualifications.  Qualifying applicants may be contacted by the Department to interview. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

 Applications are being accepted for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker with the City of South San Francisco. This recruitment will be used to fill both full-time and hourly/part-time positions for the Department.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 7, 2020 @ 5 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS. 

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 62,700 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Public Works Maintenance department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Public Works, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Public Works Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

The Department of Library and Community Services, Community Services Division is seeking a qualified individual to provide temporary administrative/cash handling support at the Baylands Park Gatehouse.

• Collect vehicle entry fee at Baylands Park Gatehouse.
• Sell, log and distribute Season Passes.
• Perform general housekeeping inside gatehouse.
• Reconcile and prepare deposit at end of each day
• General customer service.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent
• Prior cash handling and customer service experience desired
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be available to work 8 hour shifts on weekdays and weekends

Licenses/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Sunnyvale employment application to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full, are required, as well as responses to the required supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are optional and are not accepted in lieu of the application. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this announcement may close without notice.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this position contact Rick Cotter, Community Services Coordinator II at 408-730-7335 or email rcotter@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

The City of Campbell announces an employment opportunity for:

Building Maintenance Worker

Open Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Close Date:  This position will close once 50 applications are recieved, or on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., whichever occurs first. 

Salary: $6,439.33 - $7,836.40 per month

(An increase of 2.5% will be effective February 2020)

Building Maintenance Worker:
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of semi skilled and skilled tasks of routine difficulty in the care and maintenance of City buildings.

Typical Duties:
Performs a variety of maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to, performing carpentry and plumbing work; maintaining the chemical balance in the swimming pool; maintaining pool filtration and heating equipment as well as boilers and HVAC equipment; responding to maintenance work orders submitted by City Departments; troubleshooting electrical problems and performing routine repairs; drives and operates pickup trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts; uses a variety of tools such as power saws, hand saws, drills, pliers, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, ladders and other tools and equipment;  may assist in directing scheduled work of outside contractors; may supervise temporary workers; and performs other related work as required.

Ability to:
Perform all assigned duties in the areas of building maintenance, custodial work & pool maintenance; perform tasks requiring normal physical dexterity; follow oral and written instructions; read, write & understand English; keep simple records & prepare routine reports; perform basic arithmetic calculations; make simple measurements; read & interpret blueprints & sketches; operate mobile radio communications equipment; climb ladders and perform work at considerable heights; lift weights of 20 – 100 pounds;  complete assignments with limited direct supervision; troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, pool and HVAC problems; deal effectively with public and work flexible work schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge of:
Safe electrical, plumbing and carpentry practices; safe use of hand and power tools; HVAC principles and equipment; simple preventive maintenance procedures; pumps and pump mechanisms; safety practices and precautions to be used in work; equipment operation safety; materials, tools, equipment, supplies & procedures used in custodial and building maintenance work.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  Two years of directly related experience in building maintenance work.

Possession of:  Valid California Driver's License.

Application Process

We will only accept the first 50 applications. This position will close once 50 completed applications are received, or on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 5 p.m., whichever occurs first.

City employment applications may be obtained from the City of Campbell Human Resources Division, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008; by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofcampbell.com or at www.calopps.org.

A completed employment application must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Applications may not be emailed or faxed. Please do not substitute “see résumé” on the employment history section of the applications.  Résumés should be attached separately.

Testing Process:
Following initial screening of applications, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call City of Campbell Human Resources at 408-866-2122 or email hr@cityofcampbell.com.

Information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  The Human Resources Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise the Human Resources Office of such special needs at the time of application.  The City of Campbell is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical condition.

Salary Range

Maintenance Worker I- $57,166.20 - $69,485.87 DOE

Maintenance Worker II- $64,646.40 - $78,578.10 DOE

DEFINITION:

Performs a variety of routine, heavy, unskilled, semiskilled and skilled manual tasks by operating light and heavy equipment in the Maintenance Department. Usually works on a crew, but may work alone on special assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintenance Worker I: Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker I (MWI) performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual tasks with a crew in one of the following: sewer, street,or park maintenance.  This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series.  This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II (MWII) by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of discretion and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as required of the MWII level. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the full journey-level class within the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from MWI by the assignment of a full range of duties. Employees at the MWII level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

The City may hire employees into the MW I or the MW II classification.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in the Maintenance Worker series. 

1. Inspect city owned buildings, park grounds, streets, sewers, structures, medians, and related facilities for safety, appearance, and vandalism.
2. Clean and clear park grounds, structures, streets and sewers of debris and hazardous conditions; maintain city facilities, streets and sewers; prepare indoor and outdoor facilities and streets for special events.
3. Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and plants; clear sites of weeds.
4. Assist in the maintenance, construction, and repair of parks, streets, and city facilities as necessary.
5. Operates trucks. Operates power equipment including, backhoes, tractors, rollers, compressors, jackhammers, mowers, edger, sprayers, saws and chipper. Cleans and performs minor repairs on assigned equipment.
6. Handle complaints and answer questions from the public.
7. Perform general painting, plumbing, and carpentry work as needed.
8. Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order.
9. Perform duties related to pesticide control.
10. Lift and moves heavy objects.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Uses and purposes of various hand tools employed in basic laboring; safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools and heavy equipment; the operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment. Ability to perform the specific the division duties as outlined below.

Maintenance Worker I

Streets:

• Basic knowledge of street maintenance duties such as concrete and asphalt repair, sweeping, painting, crack sealing, signing and storm water system inspection and cleaning.
• Ability to perform general manual labor duties related to street maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe use of streets related tools and machinery.

Parks:

• Knowledge of sweeping, trash pick-up, trash removal and hauling, leaf removal, pruning, tree trimming, and other routine park maintenance work.
• Ability to perform general manual labor duties related to landscape maintenance.
• Knowledge of the safe use of parks related tools and machinery.                                            

Sewers:

• Basic knowledge of installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing sewage facilities.
• Knowledge of the safe use of sewer related tools and machinery.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of one year of experience in construction or maintenance work
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

FLEXIBLE STAFFING

A MWI who has passed probation and worked for the City for two continuous years in the MWI position with satisfactory annual performance evaluations may move to the MWII class – regardless of openings in the classification – if he or she obtains a Class B California Driver’s License and at least one of the following:

• Qualified Applicator Certification
• CWEA Grade 1
• OSHA Electrical Certification

A MWI that moves to the MWII classification will be placed at Step A of the MWII salary schedule or the MWII step immediately above their current MWIsalary step, whichever is greater.

After being elevated to the MWII classification, the employee will be in probationary status.  After completion of probation, an employee must maintain the certification that served as the prerequisite to moving to the MWII classification, and must satisfy all other requirements of the MWII classification.

Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the minimum qualifications for Maintenance Worker I:

Streets:

• Ability to properly provide Maintenance Workers I instruction on the correct use of materials and equipment related to street maintenance.
• Ability to perform complex street maintenance duties and provide technical assistance to crews.
• Ability to work with contractors in the field providing contract services for street projects and maintenance.

Parks:

• Ability to repair mobile and fixed equipment such as playground apparatus, picnic tables, movers, and other items as well as the knowledge of installation and care of turf, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation.
• Knowledge of the installation, repair, and revisions of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of the proper sweeping, trash pick-up, trash removal and hauling, leaf removal, pruning, tree trimming, spraying, and other routine maintenance work.                  

Sewers:

• Knowledge of the correct use of materials and equipment related to sewer maintenance.
• Ability to provide information for SSO reporting if an SSO occurs.   
• Ability to investigate sewer-related complaints.
• Ability to properly provide instructions and training to Maintenance Worker I in proper execution of sewer related work. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Three years of experience in construction or maintenance work.
• Must possess and maintain a Class B California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

ABILITY TO: Perform routine maintenance activities related to park, street or facility maintenance; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with the variety of tools related to maintenance; learn to operate a variety of maintenance equipment; and perform heavy manual labor.; work indoors or outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Worker I/II is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs. Heavy physical indoor or outdoor work is required during the course of a normal maintenance work day. Work in inclement weather is also required. Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:  Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a livescan background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. 

This position is open until filled with a first review date of January 30, 2020.

Maintenance Worker I- $57,166.20 - $69,485.87 DOE

Maintenance Worker II- $64,646.40 - $78,578.10 DOE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.