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The City is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Worker I, II or Senior Maintenance Worker. 
There is one position available.  The Level at which an individual is hired is dependent
on their qualifications and relevant work experience. 

The Department

The Public Works Department and is the largest department in the City.  The Public Works department is responsible for the delivery of services that are integral to the community. The City of Lathrop has a vision of the future where our residents will continue to live in a safe and healthy environment, allowing citizens and businesses to flourish, and where City Staff participates in an innovative, team-based organization that values and strives to offer excellent customer service.

The Position

Under general direction, the Maintenance Worker preforms skilled and semi-skilled work in streets, storm drain basins, parks, buildings and public facilities.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs skilled maintenance, repair, construction and installation work in parks, landscape areas, and recreational facilities; cleans and maintains grounds, paved areas, paths and walkways; picks up trash and litter; opens, cleans and maintains all restrooms; installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems; adjusts, repairs and replaces timing mechanisms.
• Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required; performs tree trimming, graffiti removal and traffic control; operates trucks, loaders, backhoes, boom trucks and other light and heavy duty maintenance and construction equipment; maintains and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; operates a variety of hand and power tools; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects; assists with City sponsored functions; works with a variety of outside contractors; responds to after hours call-outs as assigned.
• Performs interior and exterior painting and staining; performs maintenance, diagnostic and minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical work; assists in the assembly and moving of office furniture and equipment.

The Senior Maintenance Worker receives direction from the Maintenance Services Supervisor or higher level management staff and will exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned maintenance staff.  In addition to the above, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with evaluating service and equipment needs, and in developing work methods and procedures; assists in prioritizing requests for service and scheduling work.
• Ensures the quality and safety of work assignments in progress and upon completion; conducts daily inspections of work in progress; provides leadership, instruction and training to improve work standards, methods and procedures.
• Investigates service requests and complaints made by the public; works with appropriate City staff to resolve issues; explains priorities, programs and policies to the public when required; responds to emergency calls from the public and other agencies, and takes appropriate action.

Distinguishing Characteristics, Education and Experience

Maintenance Worker I: This is an entry level position that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge, skills and abilities.  An individual in this class will perform more routine and less complex assignments but are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties. 

A typical way of obtaining experience is to have one year of experience in construction, maintenance or landscape work and a high school diploma, or equivalent. 

Maintenance Worker II: This is a journey level class in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties related to the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, parks and/or facilities.

A typical way of obtaining experience is to have one year of  experience in construction and maintenance of streets, parks or buildings equivalent to that of a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Lathrop and a high school diploma, or equivalent. 

Senior Maintenance Worker:  This is an advanced journey level A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of streets, parks or buildings and grounds, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

License

Must have a valid Class C Drivers License at time of hire for all positions.  The position of Senior Maintenance Worker may require a class B California driver’s license and possession of a Pesticide Applicator’s certificate issued by the state of California is desirable.

Physical and Environmental Working Conditions

May include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.  Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.  The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, work at heights over 10 feet, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

This recruitment may fill up to six (6) Associate Construction Inspector (ACI) positions- one (1) in Special Districts/Landscape Inspection, one (1) in Street Sweeping Inspection, and four (4) in Pavement Maintenance Inspection. Responsibilities of ACIs may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring paving and concrete work, street conditions, and landscape projects are completed to industry standards and City Specifications
• Assessing tree, sidewalk, park-strip, driveway, and curb/gutter conditions
• Visually inspecting projects, validating work of contractors in the field, maintaining daily inspection logs and photos
• Reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices
• Cataloging right-of-way infrastructure and/or contracted areas
• Measuring and recording areas of failed pavement
• Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses, and contractors
• Supporting the development and review of maintenance specifications, as well as other programs in DOT

As all ACIs are required to drive to various locations in performance of job duties, selected candidates will be required to possess a current, valid California Driver License.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.

THE PROCESS

This temporary, part-time position is available now with an end date to be determined based on the department needs, on or about October 3, 2019. The position is open until filled, with initial application review beginning July 24. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org and click on the member agencies, followed by the City of Saratoga.

THE POSITION

The Street Maintenance Worker will work in the Street Division within the Public Works Department, performing semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, repair and related service activities related to streets, sidewalk, storm drain, sign, and traffic marking; and to operate construction equipment as required. Experience and skills related to Streets or Parks is desirable. Experience operating the following equipment is also desirable: backhoe, skid steer and cole planer, dump truck, and compaction/rollers.

The normal work schedule for this temporary position will be three, nine-hour days (27 hours) per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The City of Saratoga is currently looking for a full-time Associate Civil Engineer to join our Community Development Department. The incumbent will report directly to the Community Development Director.

The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to perform a wide variety of professional engineering activities in connection with private land development; provide project management and administration; confer with developers, contractors, and representatives of other agencies regarding facility development; administer professional services and construction contracts; provide professional staff assistance to management, other departments, and the public in areas of expertise; perform a variety of studies and prepare and present staff reports; and perform related work as required.

THE PROCESS

The application final filing date for this position is Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

To be considered for this dynamic career opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. As part of the online application process, please attach your resume and answers to the required supplemental questions as part of this announcement. Applications will be considered incomplete if the resume and answers to the supplemental questions are not included.

TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties described below are intended to provide only a summary of the typical functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and the duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description.

• Plan, design, and/or inspect all phases of civil engineering land development construction projects; perform inspections of projects in the field as well as examination of plans and specifications in the field or office.
• Confers with applicants and contractors regarding land development projects.
• Review and process plans for land development projects to ensure compliance with established contracts, City codes, and other applicable requirements; Determine and enforce applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Review and process plans for subdivisions, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, and certificates of compliance; Review and interpret easements.
• Coordinate and provide oversight for geotechnical review processes.
• Coordinate the City’s floodplain management efforts; review land development project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the City’s floodplain management standards; review and recommend changes to floodplain management standards as needed.
• Create and modify maps and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and ArcView GIS systems.
• Oversee the activity of professional design and engineering consultants.
• Prepare various studies and reports; Prepare staff reports to City Council as assigned.
• Provide customer service and general assistance to land developers, architects, engineers, third party consultants, property owners, and the general public related to public works or land development projects; answer questions about City construction projects, permit issuance procedures, and land development activities.
• Assist in the development of the division budget.
• Travel to various field and project sites via City vehicle.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Prepare staff reports to City Council as assigned.
• Determine applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
• Travel via City vehicle to various job sites in the performance of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of Assistant Civil Engineer.

Recruitment will close by Friday, August 9, 2019 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 applications and supplemental questionnaires, whichever occurs first.

The Assistant Civil Engineer performs a variety of complex engineering work for design and management of public works capital improvement projects and oversight of private development and permitted construction; prepares a variety of engineering documents, drawings and specifications; and performs a variety of professional public works and engineering tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

This is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Associate Civil Engineer by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the Civil Engineer series.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have applicable education but only limited related work experience.  The Assistant Civil Engineer position does not require California registration as a civil engineer or professional engineer.

The responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Civil Engineer may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of engineering duties in support of capital improvement projects including road construction, storm drains, sewers, traffic systems and related construction projects.
• Perform initial design studies for capital improvement projects; prepare project plans, drawings specifications, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Prepare final design plans and as-built drawings for capital improvement projects including roads and drainage, water and sewer facilities and systems using computer-aided drafting and design software.
• Participate in the preparation of requests for proposals and bids; review contract bids and proposals; participate in the review of contractor work activities; ensure contract compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct field inspections of capital projects during construction; ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; provide resolutions to construction problems.
• Perform a variety of engineering calculations and computations; prepare project cost analyses.
• Inspect public and private construction work for proper grading, concrete quality and placement, forms placement, sub-grades and finish, surfaces for compaction, proper materials and elevation in accordance with City standards.
• Review and provide plan check comments for private development applications and building, grading, and encroachment permits in accordance with City codes, ordinances, and policies. Provide direction and guidance to applicants by staffing the permit center counter.
• Exercise professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practice of civil engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Maintain a variety of public works department and engineering division program and project files and records.

To review the complete job description, visit www.belmont.gov