Maintenance Worker I

Maintenance Worker I (FT)

The City of Covina is now accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I (FT) in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled routine or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City infrastructure and related systems; operates trucks, equipment, power and hand tools; demonstrates an understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties, performs other related duties as required relative to assigned area of responsibility. Incumbents are assigned to one of three areas in the Streets Division: Streets and Tree Maintenance, Hardscape and Special Projects, or Sewer Maintenance and may be rotated through the assignments at the supervisor's discretion.

The Maintenance Worker I is the entry level position in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to employees. Since this class is typically an unskilled class, employees may have only limited or no direct related work experience.

Job duties depend on the assigned area of responsibility. Incumbents in this job classification are required to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job classification, no matter where they are assigned.

• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew or may work individually; on occasion, including asphalt/concrete, storm drain maintenance, sewer maintenance, general right-of-way clean up, maintenance, landscaping and tree trimming and removal as needed.
• Operates a pneumatic power construction and maintenance equipment used in street maintenance and repair, loads, hauls and unloads equipment, gravel, sand and materials.
• Performs routine inspection on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Observes safe work methods, policies and procedures and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains work area, chemical storage area, and equipment in a condition that complies with established safety practices and Cal-OSHA.
• Assists in cleaning and repair work on storm drains, streets, curbs, gutters, aprons and alleys and paints curbs, MUTCD markings, striping lines and other painting as required; put in sub-grades; digs and retrenches and compacts earth.
• In accordance with American Public Works Association (APWA) Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH) standards, sets-up traffic safety devices and barricades to control traffic around worksites and special events and ensures safe conditions for the general public and city workers.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of tools by cleaning and checking tools after use and performs minor maintenance work on motorized power tools.
• Assists with Inspections and/or repairs of streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly. Reports deficiencies to Supervision.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/ local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
• Fills out daily job reports and daily vehicle condition reports and other reports as required by City or department.
• Sewer Maintenance Assignment includes:
• Participates in the work of a crew engaged in the maintenance and repair of sewer mains, storm drains, and lift stations; assists in the operation of the Vactor/Jetter to clean sewer lines; clean blockages to sewer lines and storm drains.
• Works in lines, vaults and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with CalOSHA, City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Operates a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty motorized vehicles, and equipment such as dump trucks, pick-up trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, vacuum trucks, televising van, sewer line inspection and cleaning equipment, directional light board, hazardous gas detectors and a variety of other hand, hydraulic and power tools, and motorized equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment used in the field.
• Operates sewer video equipment and software to assess new and existing sewer mains and structures.
• Responds to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and participates in restoring flow containment and clean-up.
• Locates and marks underground wastewater utilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions:

Physical: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision and hearing within normal audio range with or without correction when performing work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 60 pounds or more is also required.

Mental: Operations require almost continuous attention. Employees are required to use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City management, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Environmental: The incumbent may use chemicals and lubricants which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants, and be exposed to mechanical and biological hazards. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, work at heights over 10 feet, work in confined spaces, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold, and is frequently exposed to vibration and street/road traffic. Exposure to smoke, fumes or airborne particles, gas, treated water, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents and toxic agents.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications: The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Maintenance Worker I. Typically, graduation from high school, or equivalent, supplemented by related college level course work, and six months of experience in general construction and maintenance or repair work.

License/Certificates: Possess at time of appointment and maintain the following:

• Valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Valid California Class A Commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements is highly desirable but not required.
• Possess a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 or 2 certification is highly desirable.

Possess within 11 months of hire and maintain the following:

• Forklift Operator certification
• Successful completion of safe driving, CPR, and First Aid courses

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of: The common tools, power equipment and materials, including Loader, Vactor Truck, Backhoe, etc. used in street, sewer, and public works maintenance; techniques and materials used in the maintenance and repair of streets, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, sewers and related facilities; operations and maintenance of a wide variety of construction hand and power tools and equipment; mechanical ability and comprehension; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including OSHA; proper placement of cones, barricades and warning devices and directing traffic flow at job sites.

Ability to: Use motorized vehicles and equipment including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch; Understand and follow oral and written directions and rough working diagrams; to work effectively in a small group or alone, and without continuous supervision; get along well with the public; learn to and operate a variety of vehicular and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner; learn safety operations and traffic flagging; perform heavy physical labor; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines without close supervision.

Skill to: Safely and effectively operate a variety of vehicles, construction equipment and power and hand tools used in street and sewer maintenance and repair.

Advancement within the classification: Incumbents working in the Maintenance Worker series may advance to the "II" level at the discretion of the department director based on departmental criteria and City procedures.

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