Maintenance Worker I - Streets

Maintenance Worker I (Streets)

The Public Works Department is currently hiring two (2) Maintenance Worker I (Streets) Part-Time positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close upon receiving enough qualified applications. First review of applications: July 14, 2026.

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

This position involves performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of a variety of Public Works duties and services. As a Maintenance Worker I, you will assist in the performance of general maintenance support of the Utilities or General Services Divisions including tasks performed for street and sidewalk facilities, graffiti removal, and various other street related functions depending on the area of assignment.

This is an entry-level classification performed under general supervision. Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Temporary/part-time employees are only eligible to work a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Essential duties include operating a variety of vehicles with or without trailers and motorized equipment, loading, lifting and carrying various materials, equipment, and supplies, operating a variety of power, pneumatic and miscellaneous hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities, and performing strenuous manual work as required including digging, backfilling of trenches, etc.

High school graduation or equivalent is required. College coursework with an emphasis in water technology, public works maintenance or construction is highly desirable. Experience in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic signs and delineation, preferably in a municipal setting, is highly desirable. Valid California Class "C" Driver's License to perform the essential functions of the position. A commercial driver's license is highly desirable.

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.