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The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill a Maintenance Worker vacancy - this vacancy can be filled at the I or II level. Apply at livermoreca.gov/jobs by 5:00 pm on 8/9/2025!

Salary:

Maintenance Worker I $5,797.96 - $6,990.64 Monthly

Maintenance Worker II $6,210.97 - $7,492.67 Monthly

Maintenance Workers at all levels perform a variety of manual, manipulative and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of public services facilities; drive trucks and operates equipment; perform heavy physical labor; and perform other duties as assigned. Maintenance Worker IIs additionally perform lead functions, such as assigning work, training crew, and giving input on performance evaluations;.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Water System Worker I

($23.03 -29.49 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Water System Worker I to assist in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system, including pumps, mains, chlorinators, meters, and other equipment; and perform related work as required on an assigned shift, under the general supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor and/or Director of Public Works.

The City of Dixon is currently hiring for one (1) full-time position of Senior Maintenance Worker in the Parks Division of the Public Works Department. This recruitment process will also be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in other divisions, including streets, buildings, or streetscapes.  Candidates who apply will be considered for the current opening in Parks, and may also be contacted for future openings in other divisions as they arise.  

This position organizes, assigns and reviews the work of assigned personnel engaged in semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of City’s parks, buildings, streets, storm drain ponds and related facilities; performs duties requiring specialized knowledge; and provides support to assigned supervisor.

PARKS
Performs semi-skilled and skilled repair, maintenance and landscaping tasks involving City parks including irrigation system installation and maintenance; conducts playground equipment inspection, maintenance and installation; performs graffiti removal; maintains swimming pools; performs pesticide, herbicide and fungicide spraying; tree and bush trimming to avoid pedestrian traffic, obstruction of traffic signs and line-of-sight; cleans and maintains park facilities, buildings and associated facilities; oversees and coordinates the work of contractors as it relates to park and streetscapes maintenance and construction. Positions operate equipment which include, but are not limited to, mowers, spray rigs, electric, air and hydraulic powered hand tools, hedge-shears, blowers, weed eaters, backhoes, trenchers, lift buckets, scrapers, chain saws, chippers and other heavy equipment.

Exam Process: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience may be invited to participate in the subsequent phase of the evaluation process which may include interviews, written exercises, or simulated work problems. Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. 

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to a 12-month probation period and may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Veteran’s Preference Points: Veteran’s Preference points will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application. 

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000.

Please DO NOT email at any time during this process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.

We invite you to consider joining the Facilities Maintenance team in our quest to improve the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Menlo Park. Your new “office” will stretch from the bay to the foothills. Join a team that takes pride in maintaining the City’s 21 facilities. Your typical day starts at 7AM and ends at 4:30PM.  Bring your positive attitude and customer service skills to a team that gets the job done safely and efficiently. If you value teamwork and want to have a meaningful impact in the community, apply today!

Facilities Maintenance Technician II (journey-level class in the classification series)

Responsible for performing the full range of maintenance duties at City buildings and facilities in order to ensure that all are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for City and public use. Incumbents are responsible for performing maintenance and alterations on buildings and facilities, electrical and mechanical systems, identifying and evaluating construction-related problems, and performing installation and repairs on plumbing systems. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional supervision of lower level maintenance staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the series.

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician (advanced journey-level class in the classification series)

Responsible for providing lead supervision and training to facilities maintenance staff. Incumbents regularly work on tasks that are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment, including performing the most complex duties required to ensure City buildings, facilities, and grounds are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include training, developing and scheduling Facilities Maintenance Technicians, inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner, and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of City buildings, facilities and grounds. Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned section. The work involves problem-solving of unique issues or increasingly complex problems without precedent and/or structure. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver work products.

Positions in the Facilities Maintenance Technician class series are flexibly staffed and positions are normally filled by advancement from the previous level; progression to the next level is subject to management approval and is dependent on the incumbent (i) performing the full range of duties assigned to their current level, and (ii) acquiring the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for the next level of the series.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Casual Temporary Part-Time Laborer

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

The City of Millbrae has exciting opportunities for full-time permanent and temporary Public Works Maintenance Workers for various City divisions.

If you are a self-motivated individual, eager to contribute to maintaining a high-standard cityscape in a growing community, and you love a fast-paced environment, then apply now!

Definition:  Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled manual tasks and related work as required in the water, streets, storm, facilities and collection system and parks divisions of the Public Works Department; safely and properly operate all equipment, tools, and vehicles required to accomplish assigned tasks; performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks.  Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a pattern which has been established and explained before the work is started.  Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. 

Supervision Received

Receives immediate supervision from higher-level staff progressing to general supervision with training and experience. 

Supervision Exercised

No direct supervision exercised.  May provide technical or informational guidance on a project basis. 

Duties and Responsibilities:   The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

• Assists in ensuring that all City infrastructure complies with the City’s level of service standards, including all transportation systems, storm/surface water management systems, City facilities and infrastructure, and park and recreation facilities; assists in identifying and requesting assistance for maintenance projects.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment in the performance of assigned duties including:  personnel hoists, tamping equipment, construction tools including asphalt rakes, shovels, hammers, tapping equipment, cement finishing equipment, chain saws and light mechanical equipment; ride-on and walk-behind mowing equipment; operates small trucks with manual or automatic transmissions and two-ton dump truck.
• Performs heavy labor, shoveling and lifting, in the construction and repair of landscaping, parks, sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks under identified standards, policies, practices, and procedures including but not limited to: sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street pavement repair; pavement marking; sweeping; sign installation, removal, and repair; mowing; weeding; cleaning, installing, and repairing storm basins and systems; play equipment inspection and repair; maintaining public restroom facilities; landscaping; read meters; constructs forms, boxes, fences, walls, and barricades; and general building maintenance.
• Performs and responds to emergency calls including repair and installation of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services; maintains the required response time in order to answer emergency, after hour and weekend calls for service.
• Cleans and maintains buildings and facilities, gutters, park pathways, floors, windows, and restrooms in parks and Civic Center complex, park equipment, streets, sidewalks, tools and equipment, parks medians, and other landscaped areas.
• Performs basic carpentry, cement work, oxyacetylene cutting and burning, and painting.
• Performs the handling and/or application of hazardous materials, fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals in accordance with applicable regulations and instructions.
• Maintains records of daily activities, purchase receipts, and inventories including reading meters and test samples.
• Treats all members of the public respectfully, courteously, and as a customer.
• Completes special projects as assigned; assists other departments as assigned.
• Maintains City easements and rights-of-way to be free of weeds and debris; performs upkeep of trees and vegetation.
• Properly uses construction tools including shovels, rakes, chain saws and light mechanical equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and techniques of public works and parks maintenance and repair; basic building maintenance and repair; automatic and manual irrigation systems;  methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with the work; construction, repair and maintenance techniques and applications of roads, parks, landscaping, buildings, and other public works infrastructure; knowledge of safety hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the work; effective techniques of communication including verbal and written.

Ability to:  Think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; meet standards of work performance; meet and maintain physical requirements of the job; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; respond to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situations; adhere to prescribed policies, procedures routines and practices; carry out assignments with minimal instructions; read and understand written instructions, equipment operation manuals and other written documents associated with the work.

Maintenance Worker I

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Experience:   One year full-time in semiskilled construction maintenance or landscape maintenance work.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and within six (6) months of hire, must possess and maintain a Class B California Driver’s License with required endorsements.  Those assigned to the Water Division within one (1) year must possess and maintain a Class D-2 Water Distribution Certificate from the California Department of Health Services.  Those assigned to the Collection Division, within one year must possess and maintain a California Water Environment Associations (CWEA) Grade I Collections Certificate.

Physical Requirements:

Vision, hearing, and physical ability adequate to obtain and maintain a California Class B Driver’s License; speak clearly and understandably.  Requires moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion including bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting, twisting, digging, carrying and/or handling material weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.  Work in confined spaces and wear protective equipment.  May work in conditions that require exposure to noise, odors, chemical and biological agents, gases, and contact with sanitary wastewater; work at heights up to 20 feet; work in varying temperatures of cold and heat, and inclement weather for extended periods of time; work in conditions that may contain dust, mold and various chemicals.

Special Requirements:   

Ability to report to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situations; must respond to the job site, within the designated time frame, in response to after hour and weekend service calls.  Carry communication equipment in order to respond to after work hours.

Join our team!

We are seeking a hands-on, mechanics and electronics savvy Instrumentation Technician to join our Public Works Sanitation division. This position maintains, repairs, inspects, plans, modifies, designs, installs and calibrates instrumentation, electrical, and SCADA control systems for wastewater treatment facilities; maintains a spare parts inventory; and trains operations staff in the understanding of instrumentation and control systems related to the process operation.

Details:

• Full-time regular position, 9/80 schedule with every other Monday or Friday off.
• Salary range $35.80 to $45.70 hourly with Excellent Benefits.

Our Minimum Qualifications for consideration are:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in electronics or a related field.

Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance, repair, fabrication and installation of instrumentation systems in a wastewater treatment system, water distribution, water processing, or other industrial process control environment.

A full Job Description is available for review utilizing the link below:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

($24.79– 31.74 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I is a journey-level class in the Wastewater Treatment Plant series, which normally works under general supervision, performing a group of related duties according to established procedures.  This position reports to the Utility Systems or Wastewater System Supervisor and does not supervise. 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

($29.43- $37.66 per hour)

PURPOSE: Under general supervision, assists in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant on an assigned shift.  Performs related responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

In addition to being a full, advanced journey-level position, incumbents are expected to provide lead supervision over wastewater treatment plant maintenance staff.  Employees assigned to this class coordinate and perform the full range of skilled duties to operate, maintain, repair and modify the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the wastewater collection system.  

This position reports to the Utility Systems Supervisor and assists in determining equipment, personnel and material needs.  This position may act as the WWTP Supervisor (or as the Utility Systems Supervisor, if qualified) during periods when the appointed Utility Systems Supervisor is on vacation or absent from work for other reasons.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the operation of valves and other related controls to distribute flow through unit process and application of chlorine and chemicals to the wastewater.

2. Monitors control equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, blowers, sludge collectors, heat exchangers, sludge thickeners and other related process equipment.

3. Reads meters, gauges and other instrumentation.

4. Maintains a daily record of facility operation, samples collected and corrections to unit processes.

5. Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of the plant as necessary.

6. Collects samples for observation and analysis from unit processes.

7. Performs daily and weekly laboratory analysis as needed for process adjustments and performance indicators.

8. Performs preventative maintenance to equipment, such as routine service, lubrication and cleaning of process equipment and machinery.

9. Operated a wide variety of tools and equipment used in minor mechanical repair and operation of process equipment.

10. Assists in minor repairs to all process equipment as needed.

11. Performs building and ground maintenance, which may involve weed control, gardening and janitorial services.

12. Performs related duties as required.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant. Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, the Casual Maintenance Custodian Assistant serves as the worker in the duties of care and cleaning of assigned buildings and related facilities.  The incumbent may be required to travel between several City buildings during their scheduled shift.  This recruitment is to fill a position that has been designated to cover a night shift from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., including weekends.  This recruitment may also be used to fill similar casual positions throughout the City;  shifts and schedules may vary and may include daytime shifts as needed. 

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.