Maintenance Worker I

Salary : $45,673.26 - $61,206.70 Annually
Location : 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-0921-024
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


JOB SUMMARY
MAINTENANCE WORKER I

MONTHLY SALARY $3,806.11 - $5,100.56

9/80 WORK SCHEDULE
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE (1) FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE AND ESTABLISH AN ELIBILITY LIST THAT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES

The examination process consists of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience as possible. Only applicants whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to continue in the selection process.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a motivated, dependable, and safety-conscious individual with an interest in performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in areas such as streets, landscaping, or facilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team while following established procedures and direction.

Experience performing concrete, asphalt, street maintenance, construction, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or other closely related maintenance work is highly desirable. Experience operating hand and power tools, light construction equipment, and performing physically demanding outdoor work is also desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality workmanship, strong customer service and communication skills, and a willingness to respond to Public Works emergency situations as operational needs require.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate supervision from a Public Works Supervisor, and technical and functional supervision from a Senior Maintenance Worker or a higher-level maintenance worker.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs; check and adjust fluid level; grease and lubricate moving parts as required.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Perform repaving, patching, overlaying, pothole and crack sealing repair of asphalt.
• Answer questions from the public at work site.
• Maintain and repair service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order.
• Inventory and order supplies and equipment related to assigned task.
• May perform a variety of general manual labor duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Load and transport construction equipment to and from the work site.
• Paint traffic control markings such as crosswalks, lane stripes and parking zones on City streets and curbs; lay out and install traffic signs throughout the City.
• Operate light construction equipment and power tools such as compressors, jackhammers, compactors, paint sprayers, sandblasters, concrete saws and drainage rodders.
• Perform duties related to graffiti abatement; paint over or sand blast graffiti restore surface to original quality; identify and report graffiti as soon as possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Common tools and materials used in public works maintenance.
• Basic repair and maintenance procedures and practices.
• Safe work practices and policies.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand maintenance activities and observe safety rules. Intermittently, identify potential safety hazards; locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember supervisor's instructions; and explain jobs to other employees.
• Intermittently, sit while driving a piece of equipment; stand and walk while performing maintenance activities; bend and twist to adjust equipment; kneel and squat to review work; climb up on heavy equipment to begin operations; perform simple and power grasping; pushing and pulling; fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 100 pounds or less.
• Perform maintenance activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work with the variety of tools related to public service maintenance.
• Learn to use computer in order to maintain variety of inventory, replacement and repair records.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Special Requirements:

• Will work weekends and evenings as required.

Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the require knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• (1) one year of experience in maintenance work including some semi-skilled assignments is desirable.

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Please note: Proof of education must be submitted with the application.


Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to obtain by the time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record. May need to possess certification for an area of assignment as required by the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the city, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.


THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.


LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
PROVISIONS

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
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SALARY
Starting salary step will depend on qualifications, prior experience and skills.

RETIREMENT- CalPERS

Classic Members

• 2.7% @ 55 formula, single highest year
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Military service credit
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I EE contributes $0.93 PP
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• 2% Annual Cost of Living Allowance

PEPRA Members

• 2% @ 62 formula
• EE pay 50% of normal cost, currently 6.25%
• 3 Year Average Final Compensation
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• Military Service credit as Public Service
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• 2% Annual Cost of living allowance

MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE

• CalPERS Medical Plans and HMO and PPO Dental Plans.
• City contributes $1,800 per month.

VISION INSURANCE (Vision Service Plan)

• City contributes up to a maximum premium cost of $34.05 per month.

LIFE INSURANCE (Lincoln Life Insurance)

• City provides $50,000 term life and AD&D insurance.

SHORT TERM/LONG TERM DISABILITY (Lincoln Insurance)

• City pays 100% of premium
• The Short Term Disability Insurance Plan provides benefits commencing on the 31st day of non- work related injury or illness, and employees will be eligible to receive cash benefit of 66.67% of their weekly salary up to $1,871 for up to 22 weeks.
• The Long Term Disability Insurance Plan provides a cash benefit of 66.67% of your monthly salary up to $8,100, starting 180 days after you are out of work and continuing up to age 65 or Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA), whichever is later

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457 PLAN)

• Empower Retirement 457 provider
• City Contributes $100.00 per month

FLOATING HOLIDAYS

• 4/10 work schedule
  • Will be credited with ten (10) hours of leave.
• 9/80 work schedule
  • Will be credited with nine (9) hours of leave.
• 5/40 work schedule
  • Two (2) eight (8) hour days of floating leave, for a total of sixteen (16) hours.

HOLIDAY BANK

• City determines how many holidays fall on work day, determined by the assigned work schedule
• Employees credited with an equivalent number of holiday bank
• Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of one hundred (100) hours of holiday bank time.
• Payout of unused hours in excess of 100 will be removed from the employee's holiday bank hours accrual on January 1 and paid in their straight time hourly rate no later than June 30

SICK LEAVE & INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• Accrue 3.693 hours for each pay period
• Maximum accrual 300 hours, 600 hours or 900 hours
• Excess hours will be removed from the employee's sick leave hours accrual, calculated at their straight time hourly rate, paid at no less or no more than 75% of the total value paid in December.

VACATION

• 1-5 years, 3.6923 per pay period (accrual =96 hours, max 192)
• 5-10 years, 4.6153 per pay period (accrual=120 hours, max 240)
• 10-15 years, 5.5384 per pay period ( =144 hours, max 288)
• 15-20 years, 6.4615 per pay period (accrual= 168 hours, max 336)
• 20 years, 7.3846 per pay period (accrual =192 hours, max 384)

BILINGUAL PAY

• $150.00 per month for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and American Sign Language

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

• Amount not to exceed $2,000 per fiscal year

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Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name.)
02


Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? If yes, please attach proof of education with your application.

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in maintenance work, including some semi-skilled assignments?

• Yes
• No

04


The current vacancy is assigned to a 9/80 work schedule. I understand that, if selected, I will be expected to work the schedule assigned to this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question