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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

Take this opportunity to join our Public Works Department, who strive to to provide efficient, cost effective and environmentally sensitive construction, maintenance, and management of Palo Alto streets, sidewalks, parking lots, buildings, and other public facilities; to provide appropriate maintenance, replacement, and utility line clearing of City trees; and to ensure timely support to other City departments and the private development community in the area of engineering services.    

The Maintenance Assistant for Public Works when assigned to the Palo Alto Water quality Control Plant may be assigned to any of the following duties: weed removal, repair damage drainage pipe, digging diversion ditches, picking up trash, operating grass trimming equipment, washing down tanks and weirs, painting motors and pumps, and perform other related duties. 

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 
The ideal candidate will have the basic skills and knowledge identified in the job description in addition to the following:

1. Someone who is self-motivated.
2. Someone who understands verbal instruction and requires minimal supervision.
3. Someone with mechanical skills and is comfortable working with a variety of tools.
4. Some familiarity with plumbing such as connecting hoses, pipes.
5. Someone with field construction background.
6. Someone who is willing to work in inclement weather.

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To Apply:

Please visit www.governmentjobs.com

Final Filing Date: 5:00pm, Friday, March 1, 2019

Tentative Interview Date: Week of March 11, 2019

Appointment to this position is contingent upon:

*A pre-employment fingerprinting criminal history records check

Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. All communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via email or postal mail. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

About the Position

The Management Analyst will perform responsible professional and technical administrative duties in the development, administration and implementation of department and City programs; to conduct special studies, surveys and research assignments in a variety of administrative and operational procedures and topics; and to do related work as required.

The Management Analyst also serves as a liaison between the Department and the public at-large. Sample projects may include: meeting with businesses in the City to facilitate retention and expansion; assisting with marketing efforts to inform the public on departmental projects, programs and initiatives; support the goals of the City’s Below Market Rate Housing program; and other departmental efforts.

This is a full-time classification in the confidential group.  The advanced analytical and project management nature of the position requires an ability to perform moderately difficult and complex work.  Assignments are often programmatic in nature and require strong communication, coordination and facilitations skills.  Incumbents must have the ability function effectively with people at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.

Receives direction from higher level departmental or administrative management personnel. May provide direction to support staff.

Essential Duties

• Serve as a primary resource point for a particular program or area, requiring in-depth knowledge of department programs, functions, organizational structure, and services.
• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure, and organization changes.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, and operational problems.
• Participate in the development and installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise current policies and procedures. Assist in the development, coordination and monitoring of the department budget.
• Compile materials and assist on the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications. Participate in administering contracts; monitor programs for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Respond to complaints and requests for information.
• Represent the City in interdepartmental, community, and professional meetings as required; make presentations as necessary.
• Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
• Prepare a variety of reports, draft letters, and materials for the department, City Council, and other agencies; drafts and completes final contracts, general correspondence, procedures, informational handouts, press releases, and other written materials.
• Review changes in laws, regulations, and guidelines for their effect upon departmental activities; evaluates the effect of such changes and recommends changes to policies and procedures as required for compliance.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

Level I - $4,371 - $5,313 per month

Level II - $4,589 - $5,578 per month

Plus excellent benefits

Deadline to apply:  Apply by Monday, February 25, 2019 for first consideration

Maintenance Worker I:  This is the entry level to the classification series.  This position performs the least skilled and most repetitive tasks, while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the full working level of the series.  This position performs more skilled tasks, works with greater independence, and performs more light equipment operation.

• Performs manual and semiskilled work in street excavation and repair, asphalt laying, cold tar patching, concrete work, weed control spraying, street painting, street signing, and flushing, clearing and maintaining sewer and storm drainage pipelines, culverts, and pumping stations.
• Uses shovels, rakes, other hand tools, jackhammers, asphalt saws, tampers, packers, dump trucks, rollers and spray equipment in the excavation, building up, patching and surfacing of streets.
• Performs or assists in finished concrete work by excavating and clearing areas, constructing forms, trucking and pouring concrete.  Performs or assists with concrete leveling, floating, and finishing.
• Removes debris and assists in cleaning and clearing of sewer lines, catch basins, canals, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Assists in maintenance, repair, or replacement of pumps, motors, valves, gates, and pipelines.
• Prepares and installs traffic signs and related posts per specifications.
• Places traffic barriers and warnings signs and directs traffic.
• Performs street painting and striping per specifications, using a variety of materials and related equipment.
• Assists in emergency repairs of Public Works facilities.
• Completes daily time activity reports.
• May be assigned to operate heavy motorized street sweeping equipment to clean residential and commercial streets of trash and other accumulations.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have knowledge of:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Basic use of hand and routine power tools.

Maintenance Worker II:

• Techniques and materials use in the maintenance, repair, construction and improvement of asphalt and concrete surfaces and structures; operation and operator maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
• Safe working practices.

Maintenance Worker I:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.  Operate and maintain basic hand and power tools.  Learn the skills necessary for Level II.

Maintenance Worker II:

• Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools and light equipment.
• Build forms and pour and finish concrete.
• Spread, patch, and roll asphalt.
• Assist in mechanical and hydraulic repairs of pumps, gates, valves, pipelines and related equipment.
• Keep records of materials and equipment used, hours spent, location of work etc.
• Read and understand basic diagrams.
• Wear a dust mask when operating a leaf vacuum.
• Perform sustained strenuous manual labor.
• Wear a respirator in confined space work and for weed spraying.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Prior experience in the operation of power driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable, but not required

Maintenance Worker II:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of public works facilities, equivalent to the Maintenance Worker I

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Maintenance Worker I:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• Must obtain a Class B license prior to passing probation

Maintenance Worker II:

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License
• Effective July 1, 2010, employees hired or promoted into the II position are required to obtain a Class B license prior to passing probationary period, and participate in the DOT Program.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. 
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMAND/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following: application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  To file an application go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker/Laborer.

Laborer is the entry-level class for maintenance positions in both the Water and Street & Sewer Division. Employees will be hired as a Laborer and may reasonably expect promotion to the Maintenance Work Class upon completion of one year's satisfactory service, completion of probation, and for the Street and Sewer Division, passing a CWEA Grade 1 test and obtaining a class B driver's license, and for the Water Division, passing a State Water Resources Control Board Grade D-1 test.

SALARY

Laborer:  $4,848.29 - $5,897.78 per month. 

Street, Sewer and Downtown Maintenance Worker:  $5,092.72 - $6,189.30 per month. 

Water Maintenance Worker:  $5,092.72 - $6,189.30 per month. 

Applications must be received by Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11:59 PM or until the first 100 applications are received. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Street and Sewer Division:  Works with the following crews: Sign and Paint Crew; Paving Crew; Pothole Crew; Service Repair Crew; Pump Station Maintenance and Repair Crew; Sweeper Pile Crew; Sewer Rodder Crew and Hydro-Jet Crew.  Assists in laying pipe and sewer lines; sweeps and cleans roadsides, gutters, curbs, culverts, catch basins and other drainage structures; removes debris and undergrowth; assists in setting forms and mixing and pouring concrete; assists in raking, smoothing and tamping repaired patches; assists in the maintenance of mechanical equipment; assists in the layout of traffic patterns on streets and in the operation of painting equipment; cleans mechanical equipment and basic tools used on the job.  Assists in maneuvering and driving hydro-jet truck and other equipment associated with this operation.  Assists in preventative maintenance and unblocking of sewers using mechanical and hydro-jetting.  Serves as flag person when working in traffic and works in confined spaces.

Water Division:  Assists in laying pipe and water lines; measures and cuts pipe; assists in making taps and connections to mains; repairs and replaces mains, copper tubing, hydrates, valves, meters and meter boxes; excavates, repairs leaks; assists in the maintenance of mechanical equipment; cleans mechanical equipment and maintains basic tools used on the job. Serves as flag person when working in traffic; reads water meters, assists water service worker; and works in confined spaces.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Street /Sewer Division: Ability to perform heavy manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects for short distances weighing up to 90 pounds, including manhole covers and jackhammers; perform the pulling, pushing, twisting and bending needed for rodding sewer; work outdoors in adverse weather; perform pick and shovel work in digging, widening and backfilling; assist in the cleaning of sewers which includes working in raw sewage.

Ability to stand and walk for considerable periods of time; twist the upper body; perform moderate amounts of crouching, stooping and squatting. Ability to climb ladders and to climb into confined spaces; to work weekends and evenings as necessary, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Sufficient vision, hearing and stamina to perform the above job duties, and use of proper safety and hearing equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment.

Water Division: Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 90 pounds for short distances, including large meter box covers; climb ladders; perform moderate amounts of crouching, squatting and stooping; perform pulling, twisting and bending; work outdoors in adverse weather; and perform pick and shovel work in digging, widening and backfilling.

Ability to stand and walk for considerable periods of time; to climb into confined spaces and learn special requirements; to work weekends and evenings as necessary, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Sufficient vision, hearing and stamina to perform the above job duties, and proper use of safety and hearing equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment.

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.

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Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

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