Maintenance Worker I/II

Maintenance Worker I/II

Annual Salary: Maintenance Worker I - $72,512.53 – $88,140.05 Maintenance Worker II - $83,951.87 - $102,101.64 Final Filing Date: Open until filled with first review of applications on August 18, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Oral board interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of September 21 or September 28, 2026.

The City of Cupertino's Public Works Department has job opportunities for Maintenance Worker I/II. Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including streets, trees, right of ways, grounds, fleet, and other City facilities; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power-driven equipment; and performs related work as assigned.

The recruitment is to fill current and anticipated vacancies in multiple Divisions: Trees & Right-of-Way, Grounds, Streets and Facilities Divisions.

Positions will be filled at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidates selected. An eligible list will be established to fill future vacancies.

Maintenance Worker I — This is the entry-level class in the public works maintenance series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, often more complex and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Maintenance Worker II — This is the full journey-level class in the public works maintenance series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City infrastructure, systems, and facilities to which assigned, are maintained in a safe and effective working condition, and provide the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities and systems. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising 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 Maintenance Lead in that the latter has lead responsibility for assigning and directing the work of staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the division.

Positions in the Maintenance Worker class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, and certifications/licenses which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

Essential Duties

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

When performing the street maintenance assignment: Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets and roadways to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings .

Provides installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs, including making signs, and installing sign posts and signs in accordance with federal, state, and City codes.

Participates in the fabrication and repair of City signs including street name signs and sign posts; installs and maintains municipal sign posts, signs, and pavement markings. Performs legend painting and striping of City streets and parking lots using appropriate materials.

Performs inspection, maintenance, and repair activities of City storm drain systems and facilities to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including concrete and open channels, creeks, pipes, drains, detention basins, and drop inlets .

Operates construction and concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; constructs concrete forms, places concrete, and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work.

Ensures compliance with safety regulations.

When performing the trees and right of way maintenance assignment:

Performs maintenance of trees and shrubs, including pruning branches and removing trees safely and efficiently.

Performs construction and maintenance of right of way hardscapes and irrigation systems.

Operates various power tree equipment, including but not limited to aerial tree trucks, power pruners, chain saws, chippers, blowers, traffic control equipment and related equipment as required.

Performs the installation and maintenance of median improvements, planting and trimming of trees.

Perform a wide variety of skilled tasks involving the use of power equipment and hand tools in the areas of grounds maintenance, irrigation system installation and maintenance, tree / shrub trimming maintenance and traffic control.

Receives and responds to requests from other City Departments, City staff, and the general public for emergency clean-up, including requests to remove debris, garbage, glass, and other materials from accident sites and other areas

Ensures compliance with safety regulations.

When performing the grounds maintenance assignment:

Performs preventative landscape, turf, parks, grounds, and sports field maintenance on a scheduled basis; including litter removal, graffiti abatement, hard surface sweeping/blowing, leaf removal, mulching, planting, trimming, edging, fertilizing and mowing, and integrated pest management.

Installs, repairs, and replaces landscape irrigation systems; installs, adjusts, maintains, and repairs electronic timers, and repairs electronic and hydraulic valves and controllers; replaces and repairs a wide variety of sprinkler heads and lines by removing, disassembling, and replacing worn or broken parts.

Repairs and constructs, structures, and retaining walls; repairs, fabricates, and replaces park and playground equipment.

Inspects City premises for graffiti vandalism; uses appropriate equipment to remove graffiti.

Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including hand and power mowers, small tractors, spreaders, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, brooms and other tools.

Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.

Ensures compliance with safety regulations.

When performing the facilities and fleet maintenance assignment:

Performs routine maintenance activities of all municipal facilities including buildings and the Community Pool, including carpentry, painting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and security systems.

Performs custodial activities occasionally including sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; vacuums and sweeps rugs and carpets.

Locks and unlocks doors, gates, and windows as appropriate; turns lights on and off as needed; maintains security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; sets alarms as appropriate.

Reports and addresses safety, sanitary, and fire hazards safely; reports need for complex maintenance and repairs beyond current skill set to appropriate authority.

Assists other facilities and fleet personnel in the performance of minor or emergency duties. May be asked to assist other Service Center operations as needed.

Fuels equipment and checks fluid levels; lubricates vehicles and equipment; inspects brakes; inspects steering and suspension systems.

Installs warning beacons, headlights, taillights and minor electrical devices.

Picks up and delivers parts and makes service calls.

Washes, steam cleans and details City vehicles, and heavy equipment when needed.

When performing all assignments:

Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.

Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of construction systems and facilities.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.

Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

Maintains public facilities, shop and