City of St. Helena, California
Employment Opportunity
Maintenance Worker I/II DOQ
Buildings & Streets
MWI $46,835 - $56,928 ($22.52 - $27.37 hourly)* plus benefits
MWII $57,190 - $69,514 ($27.50 - $33.42 hourly)* plus benefits
*Note salary is under review with a Classification & Compensation Study
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Maintenance Worker I – Buildings & Streets
The Maintenance Worker I – Buildings & Streets is the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.
Maintenance Worker II – Buildings & Streets
The Maintenance Worker II – Buildings & Streets is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents perform a full range of maintenance and construction tasks. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Lead Maintenance Worker, which is responsible for performing the more complex maintenance assignments and has lead responsibility duties.
Examples of Duties: (include but are not limited to the following)
Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, construction and installation work in streets and building and grounds maintenance. Performs street maintenance duties including breaking, removing, crack sealing, hydro patching, and repairing surfaces; rolls and irons asphalt. Assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs, road markings, striping, and delineators; paints street lines and crosswalks. Performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp installation and repair; installs bricks and pavers; sweeps streets and sidewalks. Installs and maintains and repairs street lights. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in building and facility maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and painting; performs general cleaning of buildings, facilities, and grounds; repairs and installs electrical outlets, fixtures, switches, and wiring; performs interior and exterior painting and staining; stocks paper, supplies, and other supplies as needed; inspects facilities, elevators, and grounds for conditions needing repair and maintenance. Digs, shovels, hauls, loads and unloads materials. Conducts traffic control during maintenance and construction projects; sets up traffic control signs and direct and control traffic around work sites; communicates with the public during flagging duties. Operates a variety of hand and power tools including jack hammers, tampers, pavement breakers, and other hand and power tools; operates trucks, backhoes, rollers, street sweepers, aerial lifts, and other construction vehicles and equipment; maintains, repairs, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects. Assists with City sponsored functions and special events; responds to afterhours callouts as assigned. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints. Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.
Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.