Maintenance Worker II (Streets)

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker II (Streets)

Description

The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

The Public Works Department is hiring a Maintenance Worker II in the Streets Division. The ideal candidate will have a background in asphalt repair, catch basin maintenance, stenciling and graffiti abatement and preferably possess a class A or B California driver's license. General experience in the construction field is necessary. Candidate must have a positive attitude and be able to work well as a team member. Customer service and strong communication skills are necessary as interaction with a variety of people including other outside agencies is common. This position requires a flexible work schedule which includes overtime, rotating weekends, holidays and evenings.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled labor related to the maintenance and repair of City parks, landscaping, streets and buildings.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Maintenance Worker II is the Journey level classification in the Maintenance series. The employee may be assigned to a wide variety of public works assignments that include parks, landscaping, streets and buildings or trades. The employee has prior related experience and is able to perform a range of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties, and work with less immediate supervision. The Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Director of Public Works or his/her designee.

No supervision is exercised.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in the emergency standby/call out program by responding after normal working hours, as needed
• Provides assistance to the public, City staff and other government agencies
• Identifies or reports hazardous conditions, and solicits direction for appropriate action
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems
• Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
• Performs other duties of a similar nature

Streets Maintenance Duties:

• Performs pavement repair and construction, sandblasting operations; applies and spreads hot asphalt to patch and repair pitted street surfaces; utilizes concrete cutting and breaking equipment; uses concrete to repair and preserve curbs, gutters, storm drains, and pedestrian sidewalks
• Paints traffic markings on streets, crosswalks and curbs; sets up traffic control safety devices and barricades, as needed; performs installation, replacement and repair of signs and other traffic control devices
• Maintains and repairs storm drains, downspouts, curbs and gutters, and channels
• Installs, repairs and replaces street signs and posts; stripes streets and curbs; application of thermal plastic
• Performs minor sandblasting; performs minor tree trimming, weed and graffiti abatement
• Cleans and maintains storm drains, catch basins and rain gutters to remove tree limbs, leaves and other obstructions
• Assists in painting traffic markings on streets, crosswalk and curbs; installs and repairs traffic signs
• Prepares and back fills trenches and holes to facilitate installation and repair of irrigation and utility lines and for street and park construction and repair
• Sets up traffic safety devices and barricades, as needed
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment, as assigned
• Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, loaders and backhoes, forklifts and vactor equipment
• Removes trash, debris and graffiti
• Under direction, performs identified hazardous material containment and control
• Performs other duties of a similar nature

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent; and three (3) years of experience performing maintenance work related to area of assignment is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• General construction methods, materials, tools and terminology
• Methods, practices and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaping, streets and buildings
• Safe work practices, and the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed

Streets Maintenance Knowledge of:

• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in street maintenance
• Spray or street line making methods and equipment

Skill to:

• Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner

Ability to:

• Understand and apply maintenance and repair procedures involved in area(s) of assignment
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work
• Handle disputes and complaints in a calm, courteous and tactful manner
• Work independently and efficiently with a minimum amount of on-site supervision
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks on a regular basis
• Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Streets Maintenance

California Class A driver's license required within two (2) years of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening. The administrative screening may include a pre-employment drug screening for positions which are designated as safety sensitive or security sensitive, including but not limited to being responsible for the care and custody of children and operating heavy equipment.

May be called to respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends).

May be subject to random drug/alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee requires the ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort involving stooping, crouching, climbing, kneeling, working in confined spaces, and lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment, tools, supplies and other materials typically weighing up to 100 pounds. The employee may be expected to operate maintenance equipment such as loaders, backhoes, jackhammers, stump grinders, concrete cutters, and other specialized equipment, and use shovels, hoes, brooms, and other tools given job assignments. The employee may be exposed to strong odors, smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, and loud noise in the performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; interpret policies and procedures; earn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with City staff, management, and the general public.

The employee constantly works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, moisture and wetness as well as mechanical and electrical hazards, and applied chemicals. The employee is subject to loud construction noise which can frequently exceed 70 decibels in particular areas, such as, power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment. The employee must have the ability to travel to different maintenance sites and locations and will be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration. Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

Flexibly Staffed: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Conflict of Interest: Not Required

Department: Public Works

Bonding Required: No

The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefit Summary for Full-Time Represented Employees

Full-time represented employees enjoy a generous allotment of $1,800 per month to purchase a variety of benefit options detailed below.

City Contributions
The City provides a Health Flex Contribution (HFC) of $600 per month that may be used for enrollment in the City’s health, dental, or vision insurance, or a health flexible spending account. Any unused portion of the HFC will be forfeited.

A Cafeteria Allotment of $1,200 per month may be used to pay premiums for health, dental, vision, mandatory group life and disability insurance, and health or dependent care flexible spending accounts. Any unused cafeteria allotment will be paid to the employee as taxable income.

Health Insurance
The City’s health plans are administered by CalPERS. We offer a variety of health plans, including HMOs and PPOs.

Dental Insurance
Dental coverage is offered through MetLife. Employees have the option of HMO or PPO plans with rich benefits at competitive rates.

Vision Insurance
EyeMed provides the City’s vision plan. In addition to extensive coverage at a low rate, EyeMed partners with service providers and retailers throughout the region.

Life and AD&D Insurance
All City employees are required to enroll in a basic life and AD&D group policy in the amount of $50,000. Additional life insurance is also available for employees and their family members.

Short- and Long-Term Disability
All City employees are required to enroll in short- and long-term disability insurance. This insurance pays 2/3 of the employee’s wages if the employee is off work due to an illness or injury outside of work.

Flexible Spending Accounts
The flexible spending accounts provided by the City allow you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Supplemental Plans
Supplemental plans through Aflac can help you bridge the gap in your existing health insurance. Plans include Accident Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Protection.

Retirement
Authorized employees are enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City offers the following retirement plans depending upon eligibility:

Classic Tier 1 Members:
This category applies to employees hired by the City of Temecula before 9/24/11. The retirement formula is 2.7% @ 55 with an 8% employee contribution; however, the City pays 5% of the employee's contribution.

Classic Tier 2:
This category applies to employees hired by the City of Temecula on or after 9/24/11, and are considered "classic" CalPERS Members . The retirement formula is 2% @ 60 with a 7% employee contribution; however, the City pays 4% of the employee's contribution.

PEPRA Members:
This category applies to employees who are hired by the City of Temecula after 1/1/13 and are new to CalPERS membership. The retirement formula is 2% @ 62 with a 7.25% employee contribution.

Deferred Compensation Plans
The City partners with Voya to provide you with additional options to fund your retirement.

Comprehensive Annual Leave (CAL)
The City encourages work/life balance. We offer paid Comprehensive Annual Leave (CAL) that can be used for rest and relaxation, personal business or personal/family illness.

Holidays
City employees receive a total of 13 paid holidays each calendar year. This includes 12 observed holidays and one floating holiday each year.

Bonding Leave
The City believes bonding with a new child is vitally important for families. Employees are provided up to eight weeks of bonding leave for the purpose of bonding with their child in connection with birth, adoption, or foster care placement. Bonding leave is paid at the rate of 2/3 of the employee’s base salary and may be used for up to one year following the birth, adoption or foster care placement.

Tuition Reimbursement
The City offers Tuition Reimbursement of up to $1,500 per fiscal year for job related education or training that will benefit the employee in their position.

Computer Loan Program
After one full year of employment, the City provides employees with an interest-free loan of up to $2,000 to purchase a personal computer, iPad, or similar "computer tablet" device.

Closing Date/Time: 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$28.64 - $36.67 Hourly