Public Service Maintenance Worker Trainee

Public Service Maintenance Worker TraineeCity of Salinas will be accepting applications for Public Service Maintenance Worker Trainee position. This is a six-month limited term position. Recruitment may close without notice once 50 applications have been received.Summary of Duties: Under immediate supervision, to learn and perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, or traffic systems; or learn to perform a variety of skilled work involving pruning, removal, planting and general maintenance of trees and general landscape maintenance. May be assigned duties in the Street Maintenance Division, Wastewater Division, or the Urban Forestry Division of the Maintenance Services Department.Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry-level class in the Public Service Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents will participate in a six-month on-the-job training program. Positions in this class will usually perform most of the duties required of Maintenance Workers I or Urban Forestry Worker I but are not expected to function at the same skill level. Work is directly supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise.Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives direct supervision from higher-level maintenance personnel. Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher-level maintenance personnel. Exercises no supervision.Essential Job FunctionsAssists in performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assignedLoads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materialsPerforms various manual labor tasksUtilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performedMaintains inventory of traffic safety related suppliesPlaces and removes traffic safety devices and barricades as neededPerforms emergency and non-emergency duties related to public infrastructure maintenance work as requiredApplies herbicides in accordance with approved safety proceduresParticipates in and performs confined space entriesMay drive automobile, truck, or other non-commercial weight vehiclesPerforms related duties as assignedAssignment to the Street Maintenance DivisionAssists with performance of street maintenance dutiesLearns a variety of construction and maintenance hand tools used in operations involving streets, sidewalks, gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channelsLearns to use concrete cutting and breaking equipmentLearns to operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete, construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry workApplies traffic markings on streets, cross walks, parking lots and painting curbs. Assists with manufacture and install traffic signs and remove signs no longer requiredAssists with design and manufacture special signs for municipal facilitiesSpreads asphalt in patching and repairing streetsAssists with paving operations, raking and shoveling asphaltAssists with mastic machine work, and crack sealing operationsRight of way vegetation control mowing, weed eating, trash pickupAssignment to the Wastewater DivisionPerforms a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines and drainage channelsPerforms sewer maintenance dutiesLearns to operate maintenance equipment and tools such as mowers, weed eaters, power tools, sewer maintenance equipment, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, sweeper, front loader, compressor, power wench, boom truck, main and auxiliary pumps and related equipment and toolsReads and interprets maps of underground sewer and drainage systemsInstalls and repairs underground pipesRemoves blockages from sewer and storm drain linesCleans and maintain storm drainpipes and catch basinsInspects ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for noxious weedsIdentifies and removes weedsRight of way vegetation control mowing, weed eating, trash pickupAssignment to the Urban Forestry DivisionIrrigates, weeds, and prunes at ground level using prescribed methodsProvides clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights as instructedAssists with removal of fallen trees, dead limbs, stumps and other debris as instructed.Cleans, maintains and assists with repair of Forestry Division equipment and toolsAssists with tree plantingLearns operation of chipper, areal lift, stump grinders, chains saws, and other Forestry Division equipmentPerforms general landscape maintenance work as instructedMinimum QualificationsKnowledge of:The use and purpose of general construction and landscape tools and equipmentThe use and operation of general construction, landscape, forestry materials and equipmentSafe work practicesAbility to:Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction, landscape, and maintenance activitiesPerform heavy manual laborUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsMaintain cooperative working relationships with othersPromote the mission, values, and standards of an effective organization, particularly in the area of customer serviceSkill in:Performing a variety of construction tasks including asphalt and concrete work and rough carpentryPerforming a variety of general landscape maintenance dutiesOperating vehicles, equipment, and toolsEducation: High School diploma/GED (All applicants must provide proof of required education at the time of application.)Experience: Six months of experience in outdoor work, general construction, and/or general maintenance activities. Asphalt, concrete work, or unskilled manual labor tasks are desirable.Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical mobility and stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time, and to walk over uneven surfaces. Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop and reach overhead. Physical strength to lift up to 90 pounds with assistance. Manual dexterity requiring repetitive motion sufficient to use hand and power tools. Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to converse over the telephone, two-way radio and in person often over the noise of machinery and traffic, to detect and describe noises in machinery or to hear running water. Vision sufficient to read fine printed materials on labels, manuals, maps, diagrams, to work with color-coded wires with no color deficiencies, and to drive. Safely wear self-contained breathing apparatus; and safely work in confined spaces. Detect odors. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.Perform heavy manual labor for periods up to but not limited to 8 hours per day. Willingness and ability to work under adverse conditions such as in confined and awkward spaces, in and around raw and treated wastewater, in heavy traffic, and in potentially hazardous areas. Work outdoors under adverse conditions at night, in heat, wind, cold and rain.Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.Our values in action: A - Accountability - Own the outcome: We individually follow through on commitments, make data-informed decisions, and proactively step in to get things done. C - Collaboration - Better together: We unite ideas, resources and efforts with internal and external partners to deliver exceptional services. T -Trust - Earned through action: We foster strong lasting community partnerships with integrity, transparency, and consistent results. IN - Innovation - Seek, create, explore: We embrace bold ideas and new technology that improve public service, efficiency and effectiveness. Service Excellence - Anticipate, respond, and deliver: We commit to provide high-quality effective service to all.For questions, please contact Isabel Yzquierdo, Human Resources Technician, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io