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Join the Menlo Park Public Works Maintenance Division!

The Maintenance Division provides many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives, works, visits and commutes within the City. The Maintenance Division provides support to all City departments and provides service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to address emergencies during non-working hours. The Maintenance Division is responsible for the following five programs; Trees, Parks, Streets, Fleet and Water. The Maintenance Division is located in the City's Corporation Yard.

This is your opportunity to join the Facilities section.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for an experienced Pump Station Mechanic III

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 parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon and dams and levees.  The Sewer Maintenance Division provides the cleaning and maintenance of 257 miles of sewer lines and 25 sanitary pump stations. Maintenance of our 10 storm pump stations, the city storm system of catch basins, drain lines, and related facilities are part of this program as well as response to emergency service needs.

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 a City organization that has a culture of innovation, collaboration and strong customer service.

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

The Pump Station Mechanic III performs highly skilled work in the installation maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, chain drives, valves and related equipment, and other work as assigned.  This individual exercises lead supervision over other Pump Mechanics, including provision of technical supervision, assignment of work, and/or the training of less experienced mechanics.

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

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open Until Filled

Under general supervision , operate a variety of motorized  mechanical equipment and vehicles used in performing maintenance work; assist in performing grounds keeping work; and perform  related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Facilities Use.

Positions in this class require skill obtained through moderate training and experience to operate heavy grounds keeping equipment. Employees use initiative to carry out recurring tasks independently, and refer problems and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for decision or help. Specific guidelines covering all important aspects of the work are provided to employees, and the work consists of duties that involve related steps, processes and methods. The work requires considerable physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and carrying objects.

1. Operate and maintain a variety of heavy power equipment including heavy mower, spreader, tractor, loader, trenching machine, grader, heavy truck with trailer, back hoe, auger, irrigation controllers and timers, and valve traces  equipment.
2. Load, spread, grade and unload heavy supplies, equipment and other materials.
3. Prepare and grade level soil for turf, trees and plants; prepares rough and finish grades on tracks and all fields; hauls and moves dirt, tan bark and other materials as needed, where needed; spreads crushed rock for walkways.
4. Irrigate and cultivate trees, shrubs, lawns, and ground covers; prepare and apply approved fertilizers, herbicides and commercial aerosol insecticides, treated fertilizers, and ground mixes.
5. Clean and maintain tools and motorized mechanical equipment in proper working order; check oil, gas, tires and batteries, these are basic equipment checks.
6. Install irrigation and drainage systems, fences, irrigation controllers, valve heads and clock mechanisms.
7. Repair irrigation systems and install new irrigation systems.
8. Other duties as needed.

• Incumbent must be able to perform essential duties 1- 8 above with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Incumbent must maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship  with the department supervisor  and departmental employees, other District employees, the Board  of Education, students, parents and the general public.

This position  is currently assigned to Districtwide; however, this assignment may be subject to change due to District need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training  Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed below.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy grounds maintenance equipment and grounds keeping experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operation, maintenance, ·and safe use of heavy maintenance equipment.
• Methods and procedures for clearing, leveling, and fine grading land parcels.
• Athletic field maintenance and care.
• Grounds keeping and gardening methods and practices including limited safe use of herbicides for weed control.
• Irrigation systems A-Z. Installation, programming and repairs.

ABILITY TO:

• Safely operate heavy grounds and maintenance equipment and vehicles in a school environment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform strenuous physical labor.
• Work independently to complete jobs after being given general direction.
• Ability to implement new energy efficient systems and technology.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain routine records related to work performed.
• Meet District standard of professional attitude as outline in Board Policies 4119.21, 4219.21, & 4319.21, Professional Standards for Classified Employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT  /HAZARDS:

Indoor and outdoor environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.

Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Hazardous chemicals.

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber. Working at various heights.

Exposure to lubricants, fumes and other agents associated with HVAC-R; compressed gases, hydraulic and air power sources; equipment temperatures  extremes.

The District provides OSHA regulated safety training as needed.

PHYSICAL  REQUIREMENTS:

Vision sufficient to read printed material such as material safety data sheets and see distant objects with clarity, font.

Hearing sufficient to hear conversation and to hear sounds from machines and equipment, 100' radius.

Speech sufficient to speak in an understandable voice.

Physical stamina sufficient to reach, bend, stoop, and climb for Jong periods of time.

Strength sufficient to lift objects weighing up to SO lbs. Work in a dirty environment with outside elements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must maintain a valid California Driver License and insurability to drive a District vehicle.

Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment  Department of justice Live Scan fingerprinting.

Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment tuberculosis testing. May require a forklift certificate and a pesticide applicator's certificate.

Speak, read and write in English.

Attend required trainings and pass tests if provided.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Work Year:  12 months plus 15 paid holidays.

Hours:  37.5 hours per week.

Salary:  Range 137 (2018-2019 Salary Schedule)

                          A                    B                    C                    D                    E
HOURLY:     $26.58          $27.89           $29.27          $30.71           $32.28

Fringe Benefits:

Fringe benefits with District-paid premiums valued at approximately $27,500.00 annually, which includes medical, dental, life, vision, and longterm­ disability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

For more information, and to apply, please contact the San Mateo Union High School District

Linda Carlton
650-558-2411
Lcarlton@smuhsd.org

or 

Brad Barncord
650-558-2417
Bbarncord@smuhsd.org

EEOC DISCLAIMER:

Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the above stated essential functions and the application procedure.

The San Mateo Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person's race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

The San Mateo Union High School District complies with the rules and regulations contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title I I of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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 County of San Mateo, Office of Public Safety Communications is looking for positive, professional, mature, enthusiastic, flexible and responsible individuals for 911 Communications Calltaker positions.

911 Calltakers perform a variety of telephone and computer aided operational duties in performing call taking of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls, and other public service agency calls including non-emergency and business-related calls. 

911 Communications Calltaker is an entry level classification. It is distinguished from 911 Communications Dispatcher I in that latter also performs radio responsibilities in addition to call taking. Additionally, the incumbent in the 911 Communications Dispatcher I is expected to learn the more difficult or responsible duties typically assigned to the position in the next higher class of 911 Communications Dispatcher II. In order to promote to the 911 Communications Dispatcher Series, incumbents in the 911 Communications Calltaker classification must apply for the position when it is available and successfully pass recruitment and examination for said position.

Rarely will you ever get a chance to meet the hundreds of people who call for help, yet they'll depend on your voice, your directions, and your knowledge to get through an emergency. No day is ever routine - one call may be a minor traffic accident, while the next is a frantic voice screaming for help. Both will be depending on your calm, firm voice and direction until help can arrive. Using state-of-the-art equipment and training, you'll provide the excellent service and security people have come to expect from San Mateo County Dispatch.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Completed the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery (POST Dispatcher Test) with a minimum T-score of 52 within one year of date of application OR taken and passed the 'CritiCall' exam within one year of date of application. All applicants are responsible for obtaining and submitting their own test scores at the time of application.   For candidates seeking a local resource for testing, please contact The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (The Academy) at www.theacademy.ca.gov and self-enroll to take the required test prior to applying for this position. Test dates are limited so please contact The Academy as soon as possible.

For more information about the County of San Mateo Office of Public Safety Communications, visit our website at http://911.smcgov.org.

https://jobs.smcgov.org/911-communications-calltaker/job/7605439

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

The Palo Alto Communications Center is seeking highly motivated, positive, and people-oriented candidates for part-time per diem Public Safety Dispatcher positions. Shift coverage is needed on day, swing, and overnight shifts. This position is only open to candidates with one or more year(s) of experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher in California in the previous five (5) years. Per Diem Public Safety Dispatchers must commit to working a minimum of one (1) shift per month.

The Palo Alto Communications Center provides Police, Fire, and Medical dispatch services for the cities of Palo Alto and Stanford, California. PA Communications also provides dispatch services for Palo Alto Utilities, which owns and operates its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse, storm drain, and dark fiber Internet services. Finally, the center provides dispatch for Palo Alto Animal Services, serving the communities of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. Our Communications Center is an exciting, diverse and customer-service focused environment. It is the 3rd busiest dispatch center in Santa Clara County.

Purpose of Classification:
Under general supervision, the part-time Public Safety Dispatcher dispatches emergency and non-emergency equipment and personnel in response to calls for service including Police, Fire, Ambulance, Utilities, Public Works, and Animal Control services; provides information to the public; provides information to user agencies.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a part-time classification of the Public Safety Dispatcher series and receives general direction from the Lead Public Safety Dispatcher. This position performs the full range of dispatch duties with a high degree of independence. Incumbents receive requests for assistance; evaluate criticality and type of response needed; dispatch personnel to assist with the reported situation; monitor the situation for changes and safety of personnel for the duration of the response. Work is often performed under pressure. This class is distinguished from the Public Safety Dispatcher II journey level classification by its part-time non-benefited status.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
This is the journey level classification of the Public Safety Dispatcher series and performs the full range of dispatch duties with a high degree of independence. Incumbents receive requests for assistance; evaluate criticality and type of response needed; dispatch personnel to assist with the reported situation; monitor the situation for changes and safety of personnel for the duration of the response. Work is often performed under pressure. This class is distinguished from Public Safety Dispatcher.

Related Functions:

• Prepare special reports as may be required assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• High School graduate or GED
• Ability to type 35 words per minute into a computer terminal
• Ability to clearly read, write, and spell in English
• Ability to project in a clear and distinct speaking voice
• Ability to distinguish and interpret different colors on computer monitors
• Dispatching experience comprised of one year or more of law enforcement or fire dispatch in the previous five (5) years
• Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatcher certificate
• Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch)
• Experience with Emergency Medical Dispatch and an EMD certificate from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch preferred
• Commitment to work a minimum of one (1) shift per month

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of functions of law enforcement, fire, paramedical care and other emergency services.
• Knowledge of terminology used in emergency radio and telephone communications.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping principles and practices..
• Ability to maintain good working relationships in servicing all levels of City government and user agencies.
• Ability to successfully work within the City's philosophy of customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure in response to emergency situations.
• Good interpersonal communications and public contact skills.
• Ability to read and interpret conventional and automated maps.
• Ability to work rotating shift/hours, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation anti-drug program.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned dispatch equipment.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions..
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Selection Process Includes:

• Online application with the City of Palo Alto
• Completion of the P.O.S.T. Personal History Statement – Public Safety Dispatcher
• Interview with Public Safety Communications Manager
• Comprehensive Police Background Check
• Polygraph Test
• Psychological Test
• Medical Exam
• Chief's Interview

Working Conditions:

Work in an office environment; sustained posture and intense attentiveness for prolonged periods.

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