Maintenance Worker

Salary : $100,048.00 - $116,417.60 Annually
Location : Hayward City Hall - 777 B Street, Hayward, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: M305-2026-08
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
DEADLINE TO APPLY : Thursday, September 10th, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. THE POSITION:


Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in public works construction and maintenance activities; does related work as required.

Positions assigned to this class involve a variety of semi-skilled tasks requiring a limited knowledge of street and sewer construction and maintenance activities. The duties assigned include physical labor and are frequently routine, but are more difficult or skilled than work performed by Laborers; work is normally performed under the supervision of supervisor or lead worker, however, Maintenance Workers may provide occasional working lead direction to other co-workers as assigned. The operation of various types of light automotive equipment as a regular assignment is characteristic of this class.
You are:

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-conscious, and self-motivated individual who can perform physically demanding manual labor and a variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on streets, sewers, utilities, and related infrastructure under the direction of a supervisor, manager, or senior staff. The candidate should demonstrate mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, and initiative while completing assignments safely and efficiently.

Experience with plumbing, piping materials, fittings, couplings, asphalt, concrete, and line striping is desirable. The ideal candidate will safely operate hand tools, power tools, light automotive equipment, and heavy equipment while following established safety procedures. The candidate will work effectively as part of a team, adapt to changing assignments, and provide working lead direction when assigned. A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License and continued DOT compliance are required.

Essential Duties

What you will do:
1. Works on construction and maintenance crews performing street repairs and reconstruction work.

2. Cleans and performs repairs to sanitary sewers, storm drains, catch basins and related facilities.

3. Assists in the repair and/or reconstruction of curbs, sidewalks, and gutters.

4. Operates trucks and light automotive construction and maintenance equipment including loader rollers, root cutting equipment; rodding machines and flushers.

5. Operates light power-drives equipment such as compressors, jackhammers, vibro-rollers and concrete saw in the performance of this work.

6. Uses power and manual hand tools as required.

7. Assists in the installation or repair of traffic signs, barricades, and fencing.

8. Assists in the painting of crosswalks, curbs and traffic lane markings.

9. Performs heavy physical labor as necessary in the course of these duties.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology.
• Basic mathematics.
• The use, purposes and maintenance of hand tools; and the operation of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment in performing semi-skilled or rough construction and maintenance work.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Read and write English.
• Learn traffic control and cone placement.
• Self-start work alone.
• Figure out a problem and give a solution.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Work in all kinds of weather.
• Communicate and get along with the public and co-workers.
• Present thoughts tactfully and diplomatically.
• Coordinate actions with co-workers.
• Listen to the viewpoints of others.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in street and sewer construction and maintenance activities.
• Operate skillfully a variety of light and occasionally moderately heavy power-driven equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One (1) year of experience in general construction or maintenance work involving the use of dump trucks, loaders, jackhammers or related power-driven equipment.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.

Licenses and Certificates: Possess and maintain a valid Class B Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement. Depending upon assignment, possession and maintenance of a Class A Driver's License may be required.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review -
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing (examination)-
Please note that all testing dates are tentative and subject to change.
Written Examination - Tentatively Scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, 2026

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. The date for department interviews is to be determined.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at under the Current Vacancies tab or at Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits Overview

This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution)
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members)
• Dental Insurance (plans available through Delta Dental or United Concordia)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
• Other Employee-Paid benefits include pet insurance and discount plans, pre-paid legal, etc.

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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N/A' is not a sufficient response.I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in general construction or maintenance work involving the use of dump trucks, loaders, jackhammers or related power-driven equipment?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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This position requires the possession and maintenance of a valid Class B Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement. Depending upon assignment, possession and maintenance of a Class A Driver's License may be required. Do you currently posses a Class B Drive's License? *You must attach a copy of your license to this application to be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

04


Do you currently possess a Tanker Endorsement? *You must attach a copy of your license to this application to be considered for this position.
05


Describe your experience operating heavy equipment, i.e. front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, and telehandlers.
06


Describe your hands on experience with power tools and hand tools.
07


Describe your plumping experience. Please be specific regarding materials you have used.
08


Describe your experience with roadway maintenance. What types of repairs have you performed, what equipment did you use, and what safety procedures did you follow?
09


Tell us about a time you encountered an unexpected problem while performing maintenance work. How did you assess the situation, determine what to do, and communicate the issue
10


Please share your experience with PPE, LOTO, and Confined Space Entry.
11


Do you have any experience with Confined Space Entry.

• Yes
• No

12


The current vacancy is in Public Works. Please select if you would like to be on the list for future vacancies potentially in another division such a s Maintenance Services.

• I am only interested in this recruitment.
• I am interested in this recruitment AND future recruitments within any division.

Required Question