Maintenance Worker I

Maintenance Worker I

The City of Westminster is seeking motivated individuals to join our Public Works Department as a Maintenance Worker I with a 4% salary increase effective July 2027 and July 2028. The city reserves the right to close the position before the posted closing date due to a high applicant turnout. Please submit your application early.

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, including streets, 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, pavement markings, and/or storm water and drainage; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required.

Receives immediate or general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the entry-level class in the public works maintenance series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with limited experience learn City infrastructure and systems, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied 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. 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 requiring two (2) additional years of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have three (3) years of prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the II level.

Maintenance Worker I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Maintenance Worker I: One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, streets and roadways, stormwater and drainage systems, traffic signs, and/or related systems. Maintenance Worker II: Three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks, streets and roadways, stormwater and drainage systems, traffic signs, and/or related systems or two (2) years of experience equivalent to Maintenance Worker I at the City of Westminster. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment. Ability to obtain a class B driver's license with the appropriate endorsements within one (1) year of employment.

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package to Westminster Municipal Employees' Association (WMEA) members, including retirement benefits, insurance benefits, vacation, holidays, sick leave, work schedule, bilingual pay, educational incentive, special certification pay, longevity pay, and tuition reimbursement.