Maintenance Worker I (Temporary/ Part-Time)

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker I (Temporary/ Part-Time)

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Note: This recruitment may close until the needs of the Department are met, and may close at any time without notice.

This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill four (4) current part-time vacancies. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill other part-time vacancies as needed.

The position is utilized in the Public Works Department and under general supervision, performs routine duties relating to any of the following basic City maintenance functions depending on assignment: trees, parks, and grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, or street maintenance, painting, graffiti removal, maintenance, repair and minor construction of streets, curbs, gutters, parkways, sewers, parks, street signs, and other City facilities.
Temporary/Part-Time Appointments: Work hours are flexible with an average of twenty (20) hours per week.

Temporary/Part-time appointments do not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system; however, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 2.5% and the employee contributes 5% of base earnings. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

Certain City operational budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions; therefore, a qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment with the City of Downey.

Part-Time shifts may not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30).

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to each classification. Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform designated maintenance duties such as repair of grounds and buildings.
• Install and maintain water mains and service lines, sanitary sewers and fire hydrants; maintain storm drains, catch basins and storm drain pipes.
• Perform routine duties related to painting, rough carpentry, plumbing, concrete, minor electrical work and meter reading.
• Perform street striping, installation of street signs and maintenance of same.
• Prepare surfaces and structures for refinishing and painting.
• Perform graffiti removal.
• Perform general gardening of public grounds including repair and replacement of sprinklers.
• Pick up rubbish and paper and perform general grounds cleaning
• May perform routine maintenance of automotive equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Operate trucks and various types of equipment.
• Observe and utilize proper safety rules and precautions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: No previous experience required. Candidates with experience performing janitorial/general building maintenance duties will be considered highly desirable. Candidates who have experience working for a public agency/municipality will also be considered highly desirable.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Knowledge of: City streets, landscape, hardscape, and facilities maintenance and repair procedures; practices and procedures for handling hazardous materials used in the course of maintenance and repair of streets, landscape, hardscape, and facilities; proper use of both hand and power tools and equipment used in the course of maintenance and repair of streets, landscape, hardscape and facilities; vehicle operation including trailers; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to maintenance and repair operations.

Ability to: Read and follow work orders and instructions; use hand and power tools; follow safety practices and recognize hazards; carry out work assignments as instructed; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License Required: Due to the performance of field duties a valid California Class C Driver's License is required to carry out the essential functions of the position and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical Abilities:

• Possess physical mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties assigned.
• Ability to drive a City vehicle or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to travel to different work sites and locations to carry out job-related duties.
• Require the ability to stand for long periods and/or walk long distances. Some walking may occur on sloping, slippery and/or uneven surfaces.
• Require the mobility to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, climb, crouch, stoop, reach, and bend.
• Require the ability to twist at the lower body, at the waist, and at the upper body.
• Require the mobility of both arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small and large objects or tools, from overhead to the ground positions.
• Perform work which involves grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, moving and dragging of objects which may weigh approximately 75 pounds and up to 100 pounds.
• Based on job assignment, required to wear protective apparel including hard hats, gloves, goggles, respirators, face protectors, ear protection, aprons, coveralls, chain saw chaps, and steel toed shoes.
• Based on job assignment, may be required to work at heights above ground level.
• Utilities Division job assignments may require work in confined spaces.
• Based on job assignment, may operate power equipment requiring hand, arm, and upper body strength. To include the following tools and equipment, and not limited to: electric drills, circular saws, reciprocating saws; pneumatic jackhammers, clay spades, impact wrenches; vibratory plate compactors and rollers; grinders, air compressors, trash pumps, pipe threaders, power drain snakes; rototillers, power trenchers; chain saws, and, hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lutes, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, chisels, scrapers, crowbars, pry-bars, manhole picks, pipe cutters, bench vises.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations.
• Tree trimming job duties may require the ability to climb trees with ropes and climbing harness.
• Based on job assignment, may be exposed to chemicals including but not limited to: gasoline, diesel, motor oil, grease, paint thinner, strippers, solvents, ammonia, bleach, cleansers, volatile organic compounds, fertilizers and non-restricted pesticides.

Environmental Conditions/Exposures: Work is primarily performed outdoors (field work) with exposure to the weather. Based on job assignment, exposures may also include: contact with hot and cold surfaces, loud noises from equipment and vehicle engines, vibrations, working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts (mechanical hazards), electrical current (electrical hazards), vehicular traffic and confined spaces; and, contact with potential natural irritants such as vegetation, dust, soil, tree pollens, sawdust, etc.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of filing to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation for the position. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. The acceptance of your application depends on whether or not you have clearly shown that you meet the Qualifications as stated above. Please fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates completed, and number of credits, degree, and/or certificate(s) earned.

For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, salary earned, and reason for leaving. Failure to provide all the information may result in your application being removed from consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Those applicants, who most closely match the desired qualifications, will be invited to participate in the examination process which will consist of an appraisal examination (weighted 100%). The appraisal examination may consist of performance testing and/or an oral interview to assess the applicant's knowledge, education, experience, and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Candidate(s) who complete testing with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Prior to an employment offer, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted, including fingerprinting. A pre-placement medical exam, including a drug screen will be conducted upon issuance of a conditional offer of employment.

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (562) 904-7292 at least 72 hours in advance.Closing Date/Time:

Salary:

$17.59 - $21.79 Hourly