Maintenance Worker (Part-Time)

The City of Cypress has several openings for Part-Time Maintenance Worker. This is a temporary, non-benefited position limited to 20 hours per week (1,000 hours per fiscal year). Incumbents would perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in one or more of the assigned maintenance areas: facilities, parks, streets, sewers, storm drains and pumping operations. Receives direct supervision from a Maintenance Supervisor and lead supervision from aMaintenance Specialist. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Assist in the routine repair of structures including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair, painting buildings, facilities and equipment. Assist in the installation of sprinkler systems, clean and provide limited servicing to equipment and drainage system pumps. Sweep, mop, strip wax and polish floors, vacuum, dust and polish woodwork, fixtures and equipment, wash windows, walls and lavatories, empty and clean wastebaskets and trash containers. Set-up, move and take down tables, chairs, and other furniture and equipment. Repair playground equipment and park facilities. Clean, maintain and repair park facilities and structures including athletic fields, play equipment and park buildings. Drag and prepare athletic fields. Clean and maintain sewers, drainage ditches and drainage pumping stations, walkways, roadside, gutters, curbs and other facilities. Prepare surfaces and assist in application of paint, gravel, asphalt, sealers, concrete and premix materials to streets. Maintain sewer cleaning schedule, pump lift stations and storm drain pump stations. Remove pumps and motors. Perform routine electrical repair and calibration of gauges. Program pump station computer controls. Repair, remove, and replace concrete. Repair, install and replace traffic and other signs. Layout and paint traffic lanes, bike lanes, curbs, legends and crosswalks. Install and repair raised pavement markers, guard rails and signs. Load and unload supplies, materials and equipment. Operate light/heavy equipment. Make field investigations of citizen complaints and requests. Perform heavy and light manual labor using a variety of common tools and equipment requiring less than journey level skill. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair on assigned equipment. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and safe work practices, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment of public works repair and maintenance including the use of appropriate 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. Maintain and establish cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Perform heavy and light manual labor, safely lift, carry, or relocate objects and materials weighing 80 pounds. Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Experience & Training: Experience working in construction, facility repair and maintenance, athletic field and park facilities maintenance, or street maintenance. A high school diploma or G.E.D. Electrical, plumbing, and air conditioning experience is highly desirable. Due to the performance of field duties, an incumbent in this positionwill require possession and maintenance of a valid California driver license. #J-18808-Ljbffr