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Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
• Responds to residents' requests for service.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
• Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of equipment and supplies.

Date Posted:            September 17, 2020

Classification:          COORDINATOR, EARLY LEARNING QUALITY AND INCLUSION
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day (8:00AM – 5:00PM);
                                   5 days per week (Monday – Friday);
                                 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:          Step A                   Step B                   Step C                  Step D                 Step E
(monthly)               starting                   6 mos                  18 mos                 30 mos               42 mos
                                $10,313                $10,906                 $11,533               $12,197               $12,899

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Educational Services Division; Early Learning Support Services Department;
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Friday, October 2, 2020     (application and supplemental application must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 4:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Executive Director of Early Learning Support Services (ELSS), plan, organize and manage the operations and activities of early learning quality improvement initiatives with a focus on supporting children with special needs and disabilities; provide leadership and coordinate communications, meetings, budgets, grants, data collection, and project reporting requirements, collaborate with program staff, schools, and community partners in project planning, implementation and project evaluation activities; serve as a technical resource and liaison to staff and community partners on early learning initiatives; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Ensure quality preschool services for all children by implementing project objectives that promote significant improvement in school readiness and achievement of children of color, children living in poverty, English learners and children with special needs and disabilities
• Work with the ELSS Executive Director in managing the initiatives, including budget development, compliance monitoring, data and fiscal reporting
• Plan, organize, and manage the timely and effective implementation of initiative’s operations and activities including services provided by subcontractors and consultants
• Work with staff and partner agencies to implement and refine initiative goals and objectives; coordinate the development of policies, procedures, and plans for human and resource allocations
• Develop subcontract documents and serve as lead for subcontractor and consultant agreements needed to implement the initiatives
• Provide leadership, coordinate and facilitate communications, meetings, reporting functions, partnerships and information
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to subcontractors, administrators, and personnel and outside agencies; respond to inquiries, assure proper and timely resolution of issues or concerns related to initiatives policies and procedures, and modify services to ensure compliance with required standards
• Research information and prepare project funding proposals; develop, write and review agreements with outside service providers; participate in contract monitoring procedures and ensure subcontractor compliance with project policies and procedures
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to financial activity, budgets, grants, contracts, meetings, and assigned duties; assure mandated reports are submitted to appropriate administrator, funding agency or governmental organization in accordance with established time lines and requirements
• Establish, develop and maintain partnerships with community resources and outside agencies to facilitate and enhance support the Early Learning field
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and arrange meetings according to established time lines and requirements; prepare and develop meeting agendas; assure proper recording of meeting minutes; attend and participate in The Big Lift and other meetings related to Quality Improvement Initiatives; present materials, data, research and information related to needs, issues, operations and activities
• Develop annual preliminary budgets for Quality Improvement Initiative contracts; analyze financial data and reports and authorize expenditures
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to contractors, personnel, administrators, outside agencies and others relating to Early Learning quality initiatives’ services; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information
• Monitor the quality of preschool programs participating in Quality Initiatives to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and contract specifications; visit preschool sites to observe classroom activities, confer with assigned consultants and staff, provide technical support, review documentation and assure child development needs are being met; identify and assure proper and timely resolution of compliance issues
• Develop, implement and conduct staff development, and public information activities concerning Early Learning Quality Improvement Initiatives; prepare and deliver oral and written presentations using a variety of media, to explain related principles, theories, standards, guidelines, requirements, practices, procedures and techniques
• Maintain current knowledge of educational methods, research, practices and standards related to quality early childhood education and related laws, codes, and regulations
• Participate in a variety of community outreach activities to facilitate and enhance community awareness of Early Learning Quality Improvement Initiatives; prepare and distribute a variety of promotional and informational materials
• Manage assigned contracts and grants and budgets and reports to funders on contract deliverables
• Act as project liaison within the community representing both the County Office of Education and Big Lift program
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:   Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Science or related field.  A special education degree or specialization, and a CA Child Development permit are preferred.

EXPERIENCE:   Three to four years of professional-level experience in an organization serving at-risk families with young children including responsibility for program coordination, project planning and management, fiscal oversight, grants management, and project evaluation.

LICENSE:         Possession of/or ability to attain a valid California Driver’s License

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

Knowledge of:

• Administration and Management - Program planning, project management, budget development, fiscal accountability, compliance monitoring, supervision and staff development, performance evaluation; fundraising and grant writing; project recordkeeping and reporting
• Professional Development - Coaching/mentoring strategies; training techniques; training content development; meeting facilitation
• Early Learning Educational Practices - Research and best practices in early learning and the childcare landscape in California including licensing requirements; education alignment strategies within the pre-K learning environment; CA Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks; state and federal subsidy programs, and existing quality improvement systems and programs
• Educational and Programmatic Assessment – Methods of child screening, observation and assessment including the California Desired Results Developmental Profile System, and methods of early learning program improvement including Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) frameworks
• Program Evaluation – Current research tools and standards for measuring quality in early learning programs and services; data systems, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Collective Impact - Collaborative partnership development strategies
• Communications - Communication and information dissemination strategies techniques. Written, oral, social and visual media options

Skill/Ability to:

• Project Coordination – Develop scope of work to meet initiative goals and objectives; establish service activity timelines and measurable outcomes; establish collaborative partnerships with community agencies
• Active Listening/Learning – Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made and asking questions as appropriate; understand implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Training/Coaching - Identify the developmental/coaching needs of others; develop training programs or classes; deliver instruction to improve knowledge and skills; motivate, develop and direct people as they work
• Organizing/Planning/Problem Solving - Develop project goals and objectives; organize and prioritize project activities to accomplish objectives; analyze information, evaluate results and choose the best solution and solve problems; meet schedules and time lines
• Group Process – Facilitate group strategy and decision-making meetings; lead collective impact group participants to achieve desired results and outcomes
• Oral/Written Expression - Express complex information in an understandable and effective way; make public presentations and present seminars to small and large groups of people; write clearly, accurately and effectively
• Interpersonal - Establish rapport and maintain effective work relationships with diverse groups of people including children and families; work collaboratively and communicate effectively exhibiting tact and patience; navigate differences of opinion and resolve conflicts
• Technical - Manage data and create presentations using MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Supervision – Perform effective staff supervision, performance management and employee development

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Vision sufficient to read a computer screen and small print in computer manuals
• Hearing sufficient to understand verbal communication over the phone or in person
• Speaking sufficient to communicate information over the phone and to both small and large groups of people
• Dexterity of hands and fingers sufficient to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting/Standing for extended periods of time while on school site visits, conducting meetings, and delivering seminars

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. Supplemental questionnaire (anticipated date- October 5, 2020)
2. A written examination (anticipated date- October 8, 2020)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date- October 20, 2020)

Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be scored, and must be completed for the application to be considered.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.  Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IMPROPERLY MAY BE CAUSE FOR INELIGIBILITY, DISQUALIFICATION OR MAY LEAD TO LOWER SCORES.  It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure all attachments have been received by the analyst after submission and prior to the expiration of the deadline date and time. Applicants will not be contacted about missing documentation or attachments.

Applicants will only be contacted by email about this position during each phase of the recruitment; therefore, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date and to check spam filter and junk email for updates for this recruitment. 

Applicants will need to pass each part of the examination process as outlined above to move forward through this recruitment.

NOTE:  Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s).  Selection for positions will be made from among the top three ranks of candidates.  The job eligibility list will be active for one (1) year unless it is abolished because of an insufficient number of available candidates.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

https://www.smcoe.org/about/personnel-commission/

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for Maintenance Aides to join our team. Under general supervision, the Maintenance Aide will perform unskilled/semi-skilled labor and maintenance work.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

SALARY

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per year.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs a variety of unskilled/semi-skilled maintenance or custodial duties involving manual labor of facilities, parks, storm drains, streets, etc.
• Load and unload supplies and materials.
• Assist in performing basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and pipe-fitting work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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. 

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence
 
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker - Warehouse Technicians/Field Technicians to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2020 Presidential Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment and this is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.
 
We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of the following areas:
 
Warehouse Technician 

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Staging heavy equipment containers for delivery 
• Inventorying and moving voting equipment and Vote Center supplies 
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers  

Field Technician 

• Testing functions of electronic voting equipment 
• Assisting in delivery, connection, and testing of voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Troubleshooting voting equipment at Vote Centers 
• Assisting in delivery of spare equipment and supplies to Vote Centers 
• Driving regularly to each Vote Center on an assigned route to make sure that all equipment is properly functioning 

Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians are classified as Office Assistants. The starting hourly wage for Warehouse Technicians and Field Technicians is $19.88. 

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected especially as the Election approaches. 

Important:  The County of San Mateo has implemented best-practice guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of the general public and staff.  Such measures include, but are not limited to, enforcing social distancing and providing staff with personal protective equipment such as gloves, hand sanitizer, face masks, and sneeze guards.

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Vote Center Representatives (Office Assistant I) to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. Vote Centers have replaced polling places as in-person voting sites and offer additional services over a longer period of time. This position requires the ability to operate a computer and computer applications/software quickly and accurately.  

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Vote Center Representative to be hired for the following duties:

1. Use a computer to verify voter eligibility.
2. Provide information about the upcoming election.
3. Guide voters on use of electronic ballot marking devices.
4. Operate/troubleshoot voting equipment.
5. Provide in-person customer service including assisting voters to register to vote and assisting voters in casting a ballot.
6. Issue ballots.
7. Maintain accurate files and records.
8. Secure Election materials and supplies.

Several, but not all, Vote Center Representatives require fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino Korean, Burmese, Hindi, or Japanese.
 
Vote Centers will be open for four to eleven days. Those hired can expect to work approximately 7 – 15 days including training.
 
Vote Center Representatives will work 5 days per week and 8 hours per day. This assignment will include weekends and potentially 2 or more evenings. On Election Day, Vote Center Representatives will work from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or later if necessary.
 
Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020.  These positions may require evening work assignments.
 
Personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies will be provided to staff to be used in the Vote Centers and protective measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of Vote Center Representatives, as well as the public.
 
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Hourly wage starts at: $21.02

IMPORTANT: The County of San Mateo has implemented best-practice guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of the general public and staff. Such measures include, but are not limited to, enforcing social distancing and providing staff with personal protective equipment, such as gloves, hand sanitizer, face masks, and sneeze guards.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services or computer experience, and a close attention to detail. Vote Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during the period of operation, including weekends and holidays, and 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020. These positions may require evening work assignments.

The position requires basic addition and subtraction. Vote Center representatives must be proficient in the operation of a computer and computer software and applications.

Applicants with past experience as Poll Workers or Vote Center Representatives are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eleven-day Vote Centers will open on October 24, 2020, and four-day Vote Centers will open on October 31, 2020. Once opened, Vote Centers will remain operational through November 3, 2020.
 
Critical skills for all Vote Center positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions. 

PEOPLE FIRST – Conduct fair, accurate and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker - Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. The Elections Division is a fast-paced environment.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for the temporary, full-time position of Office Assistant to be hired into one of five areas:

Clerical Support/Vote by Mail

• Data entry
• Assembling election supplies
• Assembling and processing of Vote by Mail ballot packets
• Counting ballots
• Operating voting equipment

Customer Service/Phone Bank

• Assisting voters in finding election material and understanding their voting opportunities over the phone

Outreach Services

• Demonstrating voting equipment
• Registering voters
• Presenting information about the upcoming election

Voting Equipment

• Helping function test voting equipment
• Assisting in delivery and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers

 
Supplies

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies
• May also help with delivering supplies to Vote Centers           

 
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, or Japanese preferred in Customer Service/Phone Bank and Outreach Services but not required.
 
The Election Worker is classified as an Office Assistant. The hourly wage for the Election Worker - Office Assistant is $19.88.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Overtime is expected.     

IMPORTANT: The County of San Mateo has implemented best-practice guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safety of the general public and staff. Such measures include, but are not limited to, enforcing social distancing and providing staff with personal protective equipment, such as gloves, hand sanitizer, face masks, and sneeze guards.                                                  

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The incumbent may be required to work on weekends.

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

City of San Mateo

Department of Parks & Recreation

A POSITION IS OPEN FOR:

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I

This is a temporary part-time position:  Approximately 20-40 hours per week depending on the needs of the department.

Position:         Per Diem Maintenance Assistant I

Salary:             $18.76 – $21.42 hourly (depending on experience)

Job Type:        Part time (20-40 hours per week)

Location:        Park Yard

                        2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hours:             Variable days, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Application:    Application process is open until filled

THE POSITION: Under close supervision, perform unskilled manual and semi-skilled manual park maintenance work, and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage cans
• Removing weeds and trash from parks
• Assist in mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, and seeding
• Support to irrigation or watering functions
• Trenching

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent should have the ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written directions, maintain cooperative work relationships, and operate various park maintenance equipment. Individuals must possess a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record (recent DMV printout required). This is seasonal work which will include weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the department.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an online City of San Mateo employment application at www.CalOpps.org.

Or submit an official City of San Mateo Employment Application to City of San Mateo Park Yard, 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403.

Applications are available at City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo and the City of San Mateo Park Yard, 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo.

All applications will be reviewed in detail and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. The most successful applicants will be hired pending all necessary paperwork, DMV, and work history check. On the first day of employment individuals will be required to provide documentation for proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Parks Division at (650) 522-7420 or email parks@cityofsanmateo.org

The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, national origin, race, color, political affiliation, or disability.

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.

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

$24.91/hour

40 hours/week

Limited to 960 hours annually

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

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the City’s streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, parks, tot lots, medians, gardens, irrigation systems or municipal buildings. Tasks often require considerable physical strength and stamina and may be performed in inclement weather and/or potentially hazardous conditions. Worker may be called back to work during emergencies. Performs related work as required.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS

Utility Maintenance Worker is the entry level to the following classification series: Building Maintenance Worker I/II, Collection System Maintenance Worker I/II, Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II, Street Maintenance Worker I/II, and Water Maintenance Worker I/II. Candidates from the Utility Maintenance Worker Employment List may be appointed in any one of several City departments. They will initially be under close supervision, performing the least skilled and most repetitive tasks while learning to use and apply the methods, materials, tools and equipment involved. Incumbents normally advance to Level II after at least two years of successful experience and demonstrating proficiency for the Level II work. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Work assignments may be in any one of the maintenance area programs: building/facility operation and maintenance, water/wastewater system delivery and maintenance, parks, median and grounds maintenance, and streets and sewer maintenance. Sweeps rubbish and leaves from gutters; loads and unloads trucks in a variety of situations; excavates and fills trenches and ditches; does manual work in preparing surfaces for paving, mixing cement, and breaking up paved surfaces using such tools as shovel, rake, jackhammer, tampers, and tar kettle; does manual or the more routine work of laying pipe, backfilling, and installing water meters; acts as a helper to skilled craftsworkers assisting in the more routine aspects of carpentry, plumbing, heating, minor electrical and mechanical repair, and painting including street painting; does manual park work not requiring prior knowledge or skill in gardening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The purpose, safe use and maintenance of hand tools and small power equipment. General construction and maintenance methods, materials, and terminology. Safe working techniques and requirements.

Ability to: Safely and skillfully use hand tools, operate light mechanical equipment, and perform heavy manual labor. Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and safety warnings and information. Learn to perform more skilled tasks, such as producing manual and computer-generated reports and schedules and installation and maintenance of current job-related equipment or devices. Work independently. Maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions. I: Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; and work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather

Experience: One year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Education: Completion of the tenth grade. Graduation from high school or the equivalent is desirable and required to advance to Level II in the flexible classification series.

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