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THE CITY

The City of American Canyon is seeking an entry level Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance and construction duties and operates public works/parks equipment.  Initial hire and assignment will be for the Park’s division.  Maintenance Worker I’s may advance to the Maintenance Worker II level with a salary range of $4,625-$5,620 per month, after a minimum of two years of successful service and upon the recommendation of the supervisor.

THE POSITION

Maintenance Worker I is an entry-level class position. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn basic maintenance, construction, and safety procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines and incumbents are expected to perform a broader scope of duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Provide manual labor as directed, including digging holes, removing trees, raking, removing trash/litter/debris/graffiti, and planting trees and shrubs.
• Take daily pool readings and perform maintenance activities including cleaning injection systems and strainers, replacing chemical injection lines, and adjusting chemical dosages.
• Perform carpentry work to replace or repair wooden fences, picnic tables, benches, signs, and par course facilities.
• Plant, prune, and maintain plants and trees.
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of irrigation facilities including controllers, drip systems, pipes, and sprinkler heads.

Operate and maintain tractor, flail mower, aerator, and fertilizer spreader.

$20.00 per hour

Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)/Temporary/No Benefits

(Maximum hours worked per fiscal year not to exceed 1,000 hours)

LAST DAY TO APPLY:  Apply by Friday, February 21, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael is hiring for the temporary position of Parks Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department.  This is a full-time temporary position working 37.5 hours per week under general supervision.  Maximum hours worked per fiscal year not to exceed 1,000 hours.  Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning restrooms, picking up and disposing of debris; mowing and edging turf; pruning shrubs and groundcovers, cleaning asphalt surfaces; general landscaping maintenance; and minor building maintenance and repair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to operate mowers, edgers, backpack blower, small athletic tractor and weed eaters; work flexible time; follow written and oral assignments with a minimum of supervision and work with moderate public contact.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                       

Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Must have excellent reading and communication skills; prior experience in the operation of power-driven equipment or previous maintenance experience is desirable but not required.  Must be capable of heavy manual labor, including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and be able to show proof of eligibility to work.  Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  To file an application online, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”. 

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19976286

SELECTION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the hiring department and the most qualified applicants will be subject to a reference check/fingerprinting/pre-employment physical exam.