The City of Albany has an immediate opening for the position of Maintenance Worker I.
Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of generalist tasks in maintaining streets; storm drainage and sewer systems; parks, landscaped areas, and grounds; buildings; and vehicles, equipment, and tools. This is an entry-level position and is represented by the Service Employees' International Union - Local 1021.
Examples of Job Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Streets, Sewer and Storm Drainage Systems
- Performs sewer and storm drain maintenance including: flushing, rodding, cleaning, and inspection.
- Operates hand and power tools, and light and heavy construction equipment.
- Paints traffic lanes, markers and curbs; paints by hand, and operates power paint spraying equipment.
- Understands the fundamentals of signage.
- Operates pressure washing and steam cleaning equipment.
- Maintains, inspects, and repairs signs and performs graffiti removal.
- Operates sign pole installation equipment.
- Operates power street sweeping equipment.
Building Maintenance
- Performs repairs to the exterior of buildings such as painting and gutter repair; and to interior systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, floor coverings, painting, heating and air conditioning, appliances, locks, and security systems.
- Provides emergency custodial services, pest control and graffiti removal.
Parks, Landscaping, Grounds
- Performs mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, pest control, planting and cleaning of lawns, trees, plants and parks.
- Cuts up and removes fallen tree branches and trees.
- Removes and disposes of trash and litter.
- Maintains and repairs park equipment and irrigation systems, including time clocks.
- Operates small trucks, dump trucks, ride-on mowers, walk-behind mowing equipment, weed eaters, edgers, and similar power equipment.
- Utilizes a variety of tools and related mechanical equipment.
Vehicles, Equipment, and other Duties
- Operates, and performs basic maintenance and repair, as required.
- Performs other related generalist maintenance duties.
Minimum Requirements
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
High school diploma or GED, or completion of a job or technical training program in general construction, street maintenance, grounds keeping, building trades, or a closely related field; and
Three years of directly-related work experience; and
Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends; and
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record; and
- Must possess knowledge of the basic principles, methods, materials, tools, terminology, techniques, safe work practices, and problems associated with the maintenance of streets, sewers, storm drains, grounds, landscaping, buildings, vehicles and equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Maintenance Worker I may be exposed at times to raw sewage and associated waste matter. In the event the State of California issues regulations requiring technical certification of sewer maintenance workers, employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain the technical certification required by the State.
The Ideal Candidate
- Can establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with other Maintenance Workers and Public Works staff members, other City employees, contractors, and the general public.
- Has an excellent work ethic.
- Enjoys learning new techniques and exploring ways to improve efficiency; is resourceful and innovative.
- Follows safe work practices and procedures.
- Has an excellent customer service philosophy.
Benefits
The City's excellent benefits package includes:
Retirement
- CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula
- New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula
- This position participates in Social Security
Health Insurance
- 9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from. Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate
- Deferred compensation in-lieu of health insurance at Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out by providing proof of outside coverage
Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability
- Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
- Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
- Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $20,000
- Employer paid long-term disability insurance
- Employee contributes to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Other Optional Benefits
- Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
- Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
- Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
- Commuter Checks
Leave
- 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
- 14 days of holiday pay per year
- 12 days of sick leave per year
Selection Process
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online today! Your completed application materials must detail any relevant education and experience you have. The tentative recruitment schedule is as follows:
- Deadline to Submit Application: May 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM
- Oral Board Interview: June 12, 2018
The information contained in this Employment Opportunity flyer is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director at (510) 528-5714 at least five business days prior to any examination.
