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The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Leadworker

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned buildings, parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon and dams and levees. The department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. 

The City is continually evaluating new and innovative ways of providing high quality services to its residents while acknowledging the competing demands for the limited funds available. You would be joining over 550 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

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What You’ll Do

Positions in this class are responsible for lead supervision of a sanitary sewer maintenance field crew, in addition to the more complex and difficult construction, repair, and maintenance tasks. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead a small crew, assign and participate in construction, maintenance and repair work, preparing material requisitions, keeping work records, and preparing reports of completed work.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on sewer lines, and a variety of valves, pipes, fittings, and related appurtenances.
• Lead and participate in the operation of a variety of equipment such as loaders, backhoes, trenching machines, compressors, sewer rodding and hydraulic flushing equipment, and TV inspection equipment.
• Locate, excavate and repair sewer lines, and storm drain facilities.
• Build and repair manholes; raise and lower manholes.
• Operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete.
• Operate and maintain a variety of sewer cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain routine records.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.
• Provide information to interested citizens and ensure the safety of the public in performing sewer maintenance.
• Respond to daytime or after work hour emergency conditions such as storms, civil emergencies, and system malfunctions.
• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders (POs) and administrative reports.
• Assist and train less experienced personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The City of Brisbane is currently recruiting for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Team Leader, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, modification, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including water systems, storm, and sanitary sewers, parks, streets, trees, and landscaped areas; and performs other related duties as required.  Please see the full job classification for details. Available positions can be filled at either level depending on experience, needs of the department and budget authorization.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Sample):

• Maintains, repairs, flushes underground water distribution lines, storm, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Excavates and prepares potholes and excavations related to water and wastewater line repair for patching on streets and alleys.
• Cleans storm drains, sidewalks and other appurtenances.
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, as required.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Removes concrete, builds forms and repairs sidewalks and gutters and performs other concrete work around City buildings.
• Maintains public facilities, shop areas, and other buildings in a clean and orderly condition, performing regularly assigned custodial duties.
• Performs basic remodeling to City facilities; repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures; and repairs replaces and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems.
• Troubleshoots maintenance and repair problems, and determines the materials and equipment required for repair.
• Contact residents and businesses to inform them of work to be performed.
• Maintains logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

 Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Public Works Maintenance Worker I – Equivalent to graduation from high school.  Six months of construction, maintenance or repair experience in at least one of the areas found in City work.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II – In addition to the above, two years of semi-skilled maintenance, construction or repair experience in a variety of craft areas at a level equivalent to the City’s Public Works Maintenance Worker I class.

Licenses:  

Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to obtain Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California within six (6) months of appointment and obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within eighteen (18) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Must possess a valid California Class B driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a Water Distribution Operator I (D1) issued by the State of California at the time of appointment.  Must be able to obtain a Water Distribution Operator II (D2) by the State of California within twelve (12) months of appointment.  Such licenses and certifications shall be maintained during employment.

Knowledge of: Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, buildings, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; 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; and safe driving rules and practices and basic traffic control procedures.

Skill in: Performing semi-skilled construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on a variety of utilities, pump stations, water storage facilities, lift stations, facilities, building, grounds and equipment such as found in the City; troubleshooting maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair; skillfully and safely use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work; making accurate arithmetic calculations; reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications; maintaining accurate logs, records and basic written records of work; and working independently or in a team situation.

Physical Demands: Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work and use varied hand and power tools; safely drive a motor vehicle and operate heavy construction equipment; as well as lift and move materials and equipment weighing 90 pounds or heavier.  Must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Maintenance Worker I:  $27.77 - $29.15 - $30.61 - $32.14 - $33.75 per hour.

Maintenance Worker II: $30.54 - $32.06 - $33.67 - $35.34 - $37.11 per hour. 

Appointment to this classification is normally made at the first step of these five step scales. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.  Must be available for 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, up to family coverage for Kaiser.  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 MHN.  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 457K 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.

LEAVE:

Vacation:  80 hours annually

Sick:   8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly

Holidays: 14 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays 

Longevity:  40 hours after 15 years of service

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application at www.calopps.org.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2020, at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Postmarks and faxes will not be accepted. 

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened and a limited number of the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to the written examination.  Written examinations are multiple-choice.  A limited number of top scorers from the written examination will be invited to the oral panel interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the written examination and oral panel interview process.  Eligibility lists are good for one year unless abolished sooner.  As positions are available, candidates on the eligibility list may be contacted by the department and scheduled for additional interviews and/or performance testing.  Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered. Recommendations for an appointment from this list will be made to the Public Works Director, who will make the final decision.  Prior to appointment, a thorough background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed, as well as a pre-employment physical evaluation, including drug testing.

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.

ABOUT THE CITY:

The City of Half Moon Bay is a Bay Area coastal community of approximately 12,500 residents and is located 25 miles south of San Francisco. The City is governed by a five-member elected City Council and utilizes the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and provides leadership for the City’s programs. The City currently employs 40 full-time employees in the following departments:  City Manager’s Office, Communications / City Clerk, Administrative Services, Community Development, and Public Works. The City contracts Public Safety with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department.

The City and surrounding Coastside are a thriving agricultural, fishing, tourism, and recreational destination. There is a rich culture of diverse traditions and multi-generational families who have lived in Half Moon Bay for well over 100 years. In any given neighborhood, you will find farmers, high-tech entrepreneurs, and artists living amongst each other as one community.

Salary Range

Maintenance Worker I - $4,647 - $5,646/monthly DOE

Maintenance Worker II - $5,241 - $6,369/monthly DOE

DEFINITION:

The Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly staffed position that performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance activities and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City sewers, streets, parks, buildings, and facilities. The Maintenance Worker I/II plants, waters, fertilizes, removes, and trims trees and maintains and repairs parks, building facilities, and adjacent areas.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: 

The Maintenance Worker I/II receive general supervision from Public Works Superintendent. May receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Maintenance Worker.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  

Maintenance Worker I:  An entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey-level knowledge, skills, and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the Maintenance Worker II class. 

Maintenance Worker II:  A journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Maintenance Worker I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the construction and maintenance of streets, grounds or building-related facilities. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Maintenance Worker II class requires that the employee demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment.

The City may hire employees into the Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II classification depending on qualifications.

PARAMOUNT DUTIES:

General Maintenance 

•  Maintain a variety of records relating to vehicle and equipment inspections, and maintenance activity. 

•  Operate motorized vehicles and equipment on routine assignments in the loading, hauling, and unloading of materials and equipment.  

•  Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. 

•  Respond to emergency calls as necessary. 

•  Perform other maintenance duties as required.   

Street Maintenance

•  Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement

cuttng, pothole patching, ditch digging, storm drain maintenance, emergency storm work, and laying pipe and

backfilling.

•  Participate in concrete work such as curb, gutter, and sidewalk repair.  

•  Paint crosswalks, curbs, intersections, and repair traffic signs.   

Parks and Grounds Maintenance 

•  Rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, and other facilities. Perform general grounds cleaning, including picking up rubbish and paper.

•  Plant trees, flowers, lawns, and shrubs. Water, weed, trim, mow, seed, renovate turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds.

•  Apply pesticides and herbicides to control for unwanted pests and invasive plants.

•  Remove dead, broken, and undesired branches and tops of trees using saws, axes, and other hand and power tools.

•  Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and drinking fountains.

•  Operate mowing equipment, edgers, sprayers, tractors, and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in park and landscape maintenance work.

•  Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.

 Building Maintenance

•  Patch and plaster walls; paint the interior and exterior of buildings.

•  Install, maintain, and repair restrooms, sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains.

•  Replace light bulbs and notify Superintendent of and necessary repairs to buildings and facilities.

Custodial Maintenance

•  Collect trash and garbage.

•  Dust, clean, and polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, and office equipment.

•  Wash windows, clean restrooms, sinks, and counters, and replenish supplies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:    

Knowledge of: 

•  Equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities or grounds,

facilities, and equipment.

•  Safe operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment.

•  Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance work.

•  Pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer hazards, application methods, and storage requirements.

•  Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.

•  Applicable national and local building and construction codes.

•  Record keeping procedures and requirements.

•  Plumbing and irrigation methods and materials.

•  Repair and replacement of minor electrical fixtures.

  Skill to: 

 •  Safely operating motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

•  Operating a two‐way radio and other communications equipment.

•  Safely performing physical tasks for extended periods of time.

•  Safely operating a variety of tools and equipment used in street maintenance and construction, parks maintenance, and buildings and facilities maintenance.

•  Painting using brushes, rollers, and spraying equipment.

•  Performing a variety of heavy manual tasks, occasionally under severe weather conditions.

Ability to:

•  Read, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions.  

•  Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.  

•  Perform basic mathematics computations. 

•  Interact effectively with co‐workers, City personnel, contractors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the essential and important duties for this position is required. A typical qualifying background for the Maintenance Worker I position would be graduation from high school or a GED equivalent and a general knowledge of municipal maintenance practices. The minimum requirements for the Maintenance Worker II position are one year of experience performing duties comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I and demonstrating the ability to operate heavy equipment properly and safely.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

The physical demands described here 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 functions. 

The Maintenance Worker I/II is required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee in this position is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and encounters the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.   

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS:  

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License

IDEA CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is highly professional, self-motivated, detail oriented, reliable, punctual, respectful and ethical; possess 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.

BENEFITS:

Full-time benefitted position

Medical, dental and vision

Cafeteria Benefit Plan

Retirement:  PERS Classic 2% @ 55 Classic; single highest year and PEPRA 2% @ 62; highest 3 years average

Deferred Compensation Plan

14 paid holidays per year

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay upon submittal of application.  Documentation of the need of accommodation must accompany the request.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

The Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II (dependent on qualifications) recruitment will close on February 27, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. or until 40 applications.  The interviews are scheduled for March 10, 2020.

The City of Half Moon Bay application and responses to the supplemental questions are required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  To complete an application on-line, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of Half Moon Bay”.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

Contact phone:

(650) 712-1786

Contact email:  

cbutler@hmbcity.com

Announcement: Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I

The North Coast County Water District is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Utility Maintenance Worker I.

To apply, please review the job description and submit a resume, job application and supplemental questionnaire to jobs@nccwd.com or mail to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Submissions must be complete to be considered. Application packets may be obtained at the District office located at 2400 Francisco Blvd., Pacifica or downloaded here, on the website.

Live Scan background check must be completed prior to employment.

Open Until Filled.
Salary Range: $54,142.40 - $69,097.60 DOQ

Applications are being accepted for the position of Maintenance Services Supervisor-Public Works (Fleet Services) with the City of South San Francisco. 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED RECRUITMENT: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once it is determined that there are a sufficient number of qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements, oral panel interviews will be scheduled. Please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents as recruitment may close at any time.

THE CITY:

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 65,710 residents that grows to 100,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including 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. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Public Works 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 Maintenance, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Maintenance 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 POSITION

Under general direction, this Supervisor will perform responsible professional and technical work in promoting, organizing, and supervising a comprehensive maintenance program within the Public Works Department and will organize, schedule, and supervise the work of employees engaged in work; and does related work as assigned.

This multi-position middle management level classification performs work in several functional areas and is distinguished by its core responsibility for supervising employees, programs and activities within the Public Works or Parks and Recreation Department. This recruitment is for a Supervisor in the Public Works Department's Fleet Services.  The work is performed under general direction and incumbents may provide support for inter-divisional programs and functions. This classification has full supervisory responsibility for staff at different locations and has full administrative and fiscal responsibility for specific programs and/or projects.  Incumbents perform professional level activities and have considerable latitude for independent decision making in choosing methods of developing and implementing approved procedures.

Please review the job description for essential functions and duties.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Tree Leadworker

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Tree Leadworker job description.

The City of Millbrae Invites Applications for the Position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker (limited term).
 

The Position:  

The City of Millbrae is now accepting applications for Seasonal Maintenance Worker in the Public Works department.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE:   Incomplete applications will be not be considered.  The most qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an interview.  

MEDICAL EXAMINATION:   Appointment is contingent upon the results of the job related medical evaluation which will include a physical examination, administered at no expense to the candidate. A drug screening test will be administered as part of this exam.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:   It is the policy of the City of Millbrae to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees & applicants for employment meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT:   To comply with the Immigration Reform & Control Act, effective November 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:   Criminal & personal history background checks may be performed.

Definition:  Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled manual tasks and related work as required in the water, streets, storm, facilities and collection system divisions of Public Works Utilities and Operations.

Essential Duties:   The Public Works Maintenance Worker duties include:

• Operating jack hammers to break up concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutter asphalt roadways, storm drains, and street light bases.
• Mixing and finishing cement including sidewalks, curbs, gutters and containment walls.
• Using appropriate equipment to apply traffic paint and maintain and fabricate street signs.
• Performing heavy labor, shoveling and lifting, in the construction and repair of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Performing in and responding to emergency calls including repair and installation of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Operating small trucks with manual or automatic transmissions, two-ton dump trucks, personnel hoists, and tamping equipment.
• Helping construct forms, boxes, fences, walls, and barricades. 
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings and facilities.
• Keeping simple records of daily activities, purchase receipts, and inventories including reading meters and test samples.
• Using construction tools including asphalt rakes, shovels, hammers, tapping equipment, cement finishing equipment, chain saws and light mechanical equipment.
• Cleaning City easements and right-of-ways of weeds, trees and debris.
• Read water meters.
• Must maintain a thirty-minute response time to the job site, in order to answer after hours and weekend service calls as required.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid CALIFORNIA Class "C"Driver's License for operate in high vehicle traffic areas and construction sites; speak clearly and understandably.  Requires moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion including bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting, twisting, carrying and/or handling up to one hundred (100) pounds.  Work in confined spaces and wear protective garments.  May work in conditions that require exposure to noise, odors, chemical and biological agents, gases, and contact with sanitary wastewater.  Ability to report to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situation.  MUST maintain a thirty-minute response time to the job site when answering after hour and weekend service calls.  Shall be a second responder to support supervisors in emergencies.  Carry communication equipment after work hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Basic construction techniques; basic building maintenance and repair; asphalt and cement finishing techniques; general tools used in construction or maintenance work; construction, repair and maintenance.

Ability to: Think and act quickly in emergencies; judge situations and people accurately; understand and carry out oral and written directions; meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow workers.

Education:  High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: At least one year full-time or four years part-time experience in semiskilled construction maintenance work.

License: Must possess and maintain a valid a Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.  

THIS IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION

Applications will be accepted for this position until a sufficient number meeting our qualifications are received. Apply immediately.

$25.66/hour

Not to exceed 20 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform cleaning duties to maintain city buildings and facilities and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Sweep, dust, mop, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs; dust and polish woodwork fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, and doors; empty and clean waste receptacles; empty recycling containers; clean restrooms and maintain supplies; clean kitchen and lunchroom areas and appliances; dust and clean air vents; Move furniture as required by for cleaning; set up rooms for special events; replace light bulbs and tubes; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; sweep exterior building entries; secure facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

Ability to:  Understand and follow written and oral directions; clean and care for assigned facilities in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:  Perform sustained manual labor; lift, climb, stoop, crawl, and bend to reach work

Experience:  One year of full time custodial maintenance in public buildings or offices.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

License:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

The City of Millbrae Invites Applications for the Position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Parks).
THIS POSITION IS CONTINUOUS. 
 

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, this position requires demonstrated competency and increasing independence, knowledge and ability in performing routine and special assignments in the Parks Maintenance Division.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:

This classification is full-time position assigned to parks maintenance. Includes on call rotation and weekend rotation. Assistance to other departments in emergency and non-routine situations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision from Parks Maintenance Supervisors and ongoing training on a wide variety of equipment, operational rules, guidelines, procedures and methods.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, pest control, planting and cleaning of lawns, trees, plants, and parks; removes and disposes of trash and litter; maintains park and maintenance equipment, buildings and facilities; maintains irrigation systems; performs construction and demolition of park facilities, drainage, low-voltage electrical and irrigation systems for new, expanded and renovated park facilities as part of capital improvement projects; performs minor plumbing or building repair duties; operates small trucks, dump trucks, ride-on and walk-behind mowing equipment; may be required to operate heavy equipment; utilizes a wide variety of construction tools and mechanical equipment; may be required to interact with customers on site or when requested; may be required to utilize department or City-wide software applications to maintain records or perform various duties. Involves significant time walking, stooping, bending, squatting, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles on a daily basis. Considerable time spent working outdoors in occasional extreme heat and cold; applying pesticides and chemicals to plants, lawns, shrubs and trees. Assists in the general cleaning and maintenance of the Corporation Yard.

JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Standard and job-specific methods, materials, terminology and safe work practices of maintenance, construction, and gardening/landscape work; maintenance equipment and tools.

Skill in: Physical stamina and strength to operate a variety of tools and equipment, perform physical tasks for long periods of time, and ability to lift light and heavy loads (20-100 lbs.); physical flexibility to move objects and operate equipment; demonstrate ability to safely operate and drive vehicles and equipment.

Ability to: Listen, understand, retain, follow, apply verbal and written instructions or directions; learn effective and safe operation of equipment and tools; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; respond courteously to public inquiries; recognize and use safe work practices; learn and retain specific and general information concerning equipment, functions, and projects; be available for standby and emergency response coverage (before and after regular work hours; weekends, and holidays); or weekend rotation.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of a job or technical training program in maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping; completion of high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Maintenance Worker -- One year of full time experience in general maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:

Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

A completed City of Millbrae application must be submitted via CalOpps before the recruitment closes. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The most qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview. 

MEDICAL EXAMINATION:

Appointment is contingent upon the results of the job related medical evaluation which will include a physical examination, administered at no expense to the candidate. A drug screening test will be administered as part of this exam.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Criminal and personal history background checks may be performed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

It is the policy of the City of Millbrae to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees & applicants for employment meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT: 

To comply with the Immigration Reform & Control Act, effective November 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION

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