MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Utilities Department – Water Section (current openings) and Wastewater Section
Public Works Department – Parks & Landscape Section and Streets, Stormwater & Drainage, & Trees Section
$5,062.00 - $7,122.52 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits
Additional certificate pay available for job-related certifications and licenses (see MOU for details).
Additional steps (Step F, Step G, and Step H) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step F), ten years of service (Step G), and 15 years of service (Step H), and one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluations. Initial salary placement is typically at the entry point of the range unless the candidate has prior Maintenance Worker experience which may warrant initial placement at a higher step.
Opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting for multiple full-time Maintenance Worker I positions in our Water Section to help ensure every home, business, school, and park has access to clean and reliable water. From maintaining water lines to supporting emergency repairs, your work will directly impact the daily lives of our residents. For this recruitment, preference will be given to candidates who possess a State of CA D1 Water Distribution Certification, a Class A driver’s license, experience operating heavy equipment, and/or underground construction experience.
Although current vacancies are all in the Water section, this recruitment will also create an eligibility list for future openings in our other sections – Parks and Landscapes, and Streets/Stormwater & Drainage/Trees and the Wastewater Section. Interested candidates should apply and get on the eligibility list in the event an opening occurs in the future giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths within public service. Eligibility lists are typically good for one year and may be extended for an additional year.
The Water Section personnel are responsible for planning, operation, and maintenance of the City’s wells, and water distribution system ensuring a safe and reliable supply of drinking water. The duties also include managing booster pumps, reservoirs, routine system maintenance, water sampling and the monthly reading of all water meters. Additionally, they oversee the City of Gilroy’s Backflow Prevention Program to ensure compliance with California State regulations.
The Streets/Stormwater & Drainage/Trees Section personnel are responsible for maintaining and repairing the City's improved and unimproved streets, curbs and gutters, bikeways, public parking lots and parking lots at City facilities. Streets/Stormwater/Trees also cleans and maintains the storm drains throughout the City and provides 24-hour emergency tree response, neighborhood tree clearance pruning, removal and replacement of dead and unsound trees, planting trees in new subdivisions, as well as processing permits for citizens who want to plant, prune or remove a City tree. In addition, the team performs maintenance and repairs to the Cities stormwater infrastructure.
The Parks/Landscape Section personnel are responsible for planning and developing new parks, and landscaping within those parks. Responsibilities extend to maintaining landscaped areas, such as median islands in the downtown public right of way and throughout the City. The team also maintains and provides a weed abatement program around sound walls and around City owned facilities. Parks/Landscape maintains turf, irrigation, and park amenities such as, playgrounds, restrooms, an athletic complex and equipment throughout the park system and City facilities.Under direct supervision of supervisor, this position performs work in one of the sections as assigned: Water, Wastewater, Parks & Landscape, or Streets/Stormwater & Drainage/Trees. Employees in this job classification may rotate/transfer between the sections noted above as determined by the City and will be required to fully meet the job requirements, including the obtaining of certifications, when assigned to a specific for an extended period of time.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The goal of maintenance operations is to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Gilroy. This is achieved by maintaining and preserving the City’s infrastructure through reliable, high-quality services that support public health, safety, and sustainability. The Operations team is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of essential services and public assets in accordance with state and federal regulations and industry best practices.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL- Have knowledge and related experience in one or more areas of municipal maintenance: street maintenance, wastewater distribution system maintenance, tree maintenance, and maintenance of city parks and landscaped areas. Given that the current openings are in the Water Section, candidates with experience pertaining to the work performed by this section will be given the strongest preference.
- Be customer service oriented with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the public.
- Have strong record keeping skills with the ability to effectively document work completed in public works software.
- Possess a clean driving record with a commitment to safe driving at all times. A Class A driver’s license at time of hire is preferred.
- Have experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, etc.
- Have certifications and training in one or more areas of public works operations such as a Playground Inspection Certification, CWEA Water Collection System Grade I Certification, Qualified/Pesticide Applicator Certification, State CA Grade I Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Certification, or other similar certifications.
- Have knowledge and experience with work zone safety plans and set up.
- Be safety oriented and have current knowledge of safety practices related to the work.
- Be team-oriented and easy to get along with in a group setting.
- Have a solid track record of being reliable and dependable – at work and on time each day.
- Show initiative and have a “can do” and “get it right the first time” attitude.
- Be high energy and excited to perform assigned work.
- Have ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
Water Section:
- Perform general maintenance work on the water system, as well as repairs and replacement of water mains, water services, fire hydrants and water meters.
- Perform building maintenance on water system facilities.
- Take water quality samples per State of California regulations.
- Read water meters.
- May assist with backflow tests on City-owned backflow assemblies.
- May assist with cross-connection surveys on City and private premises.
Parks & Landscape Section:
- Perform landscape and ground maintenance around public buildings, recreation facilities, rights-of-way, and open areas.
- Perform irrigation maintenance and repairs as necessary.
- Remove garbage and litter from assigned facilities.
- Clean and maintain park buildings and restrooms.
- Assist in park development when required.
- Perform or coordinate necessary plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related building maintenance and vandalism repair as assigned.
- Work closely with the Recreation Division, other City departments, allied agencies, and the public to coordinate maintenance schedules with the use of assigned facilities.
- Perform work in the support of the Recreation Division such as reservations, ball field preparation and clean-up, and special event preparation and clean up.
- Take appropriate action, such as notifying a supervisor or appropriate authorities, when laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to public use of the parks and municipal facilities are not being followed.
- May be assigned to work in different facilities throughout the City.
- May coordinate requisition, procurement, and storage of janitorial supplies.
- May perform support services during major functions that occur in City facilities.
Streets/Stormwater & Drainage/Trees Section:
- Perform general maintenance and repair work involved in streets, trees, and storm drains.
- May assist in building maintenance as assigned.
All Sections:
- Operate and provide daily maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and hand and power tools as assigned.
- Participate in related training programs.
- Prepare and keep accurate records and reports.
- Investigate service requests and complaints.
- Conduct inspections.
- Oversee the work of part-time and seasonal employees, volunteers, and others (such as Social Service and Department of Correction programs or individuals) as assigned.
- Perform disaster relief work as required.
- Perform related work as necessary and required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum twelfth (12th) grade education or G.E.D.
- One (1) year of construction, maintenance, or landscape experience. Prior work for a public agency or other similar service industry preferred, but not required.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class A Driver License within 12 months of hire/transfer. May be required to obtain endorsements. Must participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing at such time the employee possesses a commercial license permit or a commercial license.
- When assigned to the Water Section, will be required to obtain a State of California Grade I Water Distribution Certification within twelve months of hire or transfer.
- When assigned to the Parks and Landscape Section, will be required to obtain a Qualified Applicators Certificate with any one Category within twelve months of hire or transfer.
- When assigned to the Street/ Wastewater/ Trees Section, must demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the following pieces of equipment within twelve months of hire or transfer: backhoe, paint truck, or Vactor. A training certificate may be required.
- Per the AFSCME MOU, due to stand-by and call out duties, employee assigned to the Water and Streets/Wastewater/Trees Sections must reside within sixty (60) minutes normal driving time of the City Corporation Yard prior to the completion of one year of work. Normal driving time is the most direct route, at the speed limit. Residency within the sixty (60) minute response must be maintained during the course of employment.
- May be subject to scheduled 7 day paid standby duty on a rotating basis.
- Subject to recall on a scheduled and/or emergency basis.
- Pass an employment background check which includes a Department of Justice criminal record check.
- Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
- Prefer non-tobacco user.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 12, 2025, 5:00 pm
PRACTICAL EXERCISES: July 9, 2025
ORAL PANEL INTERVIEWS: July 23, 2025
FINAL INTERVIEWS: TBD
Note: The examination process/schedule may be changed as needed by the City.
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting career opportunity, please attach and submit the following required items with your electronic NEOGOV application:
- Complete supplemental question responses included with application submittal
- Please upload and attached any related certifications – D1 Water, Class A license, etc.
- Cover letter that explains your specific interest in this position with the City of Gilroy is preferred
- Detailed resume focusing on relevant work experience and education is preferred
City Application Form – Candidates must complete the NEOGOV City of Gilroy application form for this position and submit online. Please prepare attachments prior to completion of the NEOGOV application as incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Apply Online:
Go to www.CityOfGilroy.org/jobs. You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link. After viewing the Job Description, click the ‘Apply’ tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can import your resume from LinkedIn, upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. This application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings.
Only the most qualified applicants with the most relevant experience and education will be invited to continue in the selection process. In addition, final candidates for the position are required to pass a background check, State of California Department of Justice criminal records check, medical evaluation, and drug screen, given at the City’s expense, prior to appointment. If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department right away at 408-846-0228.
Attention: Communication regarding your status in this recruitment process will be conducted via e-mail. Be sure to include an e-mail address on the employment application. Applicants are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to an e-mail address and/or other contact information.
THE CITY OF GILROY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.
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