Maintenance Worker I
Job Location:
Avalon, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Under direct supervision performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the Citys infrastructure typically in and around City streets facilities the harbor or other assigned areas; performs maintenance and repair of landscaped areas parks cemetery and public facilities; provides support to various public works tasks and projects; uses and operates a variety of manual and light power tools; and performs related work as required.
This is the entry-level class in the public works maintenance series. Initially under close supervision with a focus on cleaning and maintenance of streets and the harbor or other assigned area incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure systems and facilities use of tools and equipment and a variety of practices and procedures. Positions at this level depending on assignment periodically perform selected duties of the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level. The Maintenance Worker I usually exercises less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Since the Maintenance Worker I is often used for cleaning and maintenance employees may have only limited directly related work experience when hired.
Must be available to work Saturday and and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Equivalent to possession of a high school diploma. Some experience in public infrastructure cleaning maintenance and/or public contact is and Certifications:CPR & First Aid By time of hire
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength stamina and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend stoop kneel reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels cold and hot temperatures inclement weather conditions road hazards vibration confining workspace chemicals mechanical and/or electrical hazards and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings weekends and holidays.
Required Experience:
IC
