Maintenance Worker

Job Title

The City of Cypress is seeking dedicated and responsible individuals to join our Public Works team!

Job Description

Current openings are available in our Streets, Facilities, and Landscape divisions. If you have the desire to make a difference in serving the public and are rewarded by working in a cohesive team environment, this opportunity is for you!

Example of Duties

Please refer to the job description for a full list of job duties.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and safe work practices, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment of public works repair and maintenance including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment and confined space hazards. The use and operation of appropriate power-driven and motorized equipment and hand tool use. Common tools and materials used in public works maintenance and general construction. Modern construction, repair techniques and maintenance procedures. Safe driving practices and State and local laws pertaining to the operation of assigned vehicles on streets and roads. Types of vehicles include but are not limited to, Sewer Jetter/Cleaning /Truck, Asphalt Patch Truck, Asphalt Roller, Motograder, Caterpillar, Street Sweeper, Water Truck, Boom Truck, Chipper Truck, Dump Truck, Backhoe Tractor and Front Loader Tractor.

Ability to: Operate light motorized equipment and appropriate use of hand tools. Understand, interpret and carry out both oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively. Perform heavy and light manual labor. Safely lift, carry or relocate objects and materials weighing 60 pounds. Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

Experience Streets: Experience working in public works street and/or construction. Facilities: Experience working in construction and/or facility repair and maintenance, including carpentry, electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and painting. Landscape: Experience performing gardening, nursery, or groundskeeping maintenance work. Education/License: A high school diploma or G.E.D. Must possess and maintain a valid Class B license within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

Paid Vacation – All full-time employees accrue 80 vacation hours per year, up to a maximum of 160 hours at eleven years of employment. Sick Leave – 8 hours per month. There is unlimited accumulation, and the City has an annual payoff plan for unused sick leave, plus a payoff plan upon termination. 9/80 Schedule – Two shifts rotate every other Friday off. May be assigned to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Holidays – All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of floating holiday. Tuition Reimbursement – Employees receive up to $1,200 per fiscal year to attend accredited colleges. Health Insurance – The City pays 100% of the employee's group insurance premium, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability. Dependent/ additional benefits are available, a portion of which is paid by the City. Retirement – Cypress is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees hired prior to 6/30/10 are responsible for paying 3% of the Employee Contribution. Employees hired after 6/30/10 are responsible for paying 7% of the Employee Contribution. The plan includes the following options: 2% at 55, one year highest compensation, 1959 survivor's benefit and post retirement survivor continuance. Cypress is not a member of the Social Security System. For candidates not currently employed by a CalPERS Agency or exceeding six months of separation, retirement benefits offered will conform to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) after a January 1, 2013 date of hire. Retirement Health Savings Plan - $125/month contribution towards Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan. Deferred Compensation – A voluntary program is also available.