Maintenance Worker II

Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level semi-skilled and manual labor tasks in the maintenance of streets, right-of-ways and trees; and performs other related duties.

Works under the general supervision of the Street Maintenance Supervisor or other management personnel; does not exercise supervisory responsibility. This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level perform more highly skilled maintenance duties than the entry level Maintenance Worker I. Work is performed under general supervision. This classification is distinguished from the higher level Maintenance Leadworker by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Prepares road base to proper compaction and places asphalt per Greenbook Standards.
• Performs emergency repairs and maintains stormwater collection systems including catch basins, manholes and structures
• Performs stormwater collection system assistance.
• Repairs sidewalks and driveways and finishes concrete as required.
• Operates trucks and heavy duty construction and maintenance equipment as necessary to complete work projects; checks equipment for proper servicing, operation and safety and reports defects to supervisor; maintains inventory of tools and equipment.
• Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of construction and repair activities.
• Maintains records related to particular area of assignment; may input and recall information into a computer terminal.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding status of repairs.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices; supports and actively participates in the City's safety programs.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Responds to emergency calls within specified time when participating in the emergency standby program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; AND two (2) years of streets or related general construction experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment. Must be able to obtain a California Class B Driver's License within nine (9) months of hire.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures and standards governing area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of stormwater systems, construction, tree maintenance, repair and safety practices including equipment related maintenance.
• Principles and practices of street construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices including equipment related maintenance.
• State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.
• Common hand and power tools.

Required Skill in:

Using and operating hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and heavy duty construction equipment required to work in a safe and efficient manner. Performing basic carpentry, concrete and welding duties. Reading engineering drawings or blueprints. Safe shoring and trenching practices. Identifying unsafe conditions and taking corrective action. Troubleshooting and assessing problems and determining most effective method of repair. Communicating effectively with others. Verbal and written communications. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.