Public Works Maintenance Worker

The City of San Fernando is seeking an experienced and responsible professional to become a full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker in our Public Works Department.

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled construction, maintenance, and repair activities at various assigned city locations including, but not limited to the following areas: Facilities, Streets, Mechanical, Parks, Sewer and Water.

IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·   Perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work on streets, water systems, and sewer systems.

·   Patch and stripe streets; install concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and alleyways.

·   Clean and maintain streets, alleys, ditches, bus shelters, and storm drains.

·   Install, maintain, and replace street name and traffic signs.

·   Remove graffiti from public and private property.

·   Perform asphalt resurfacing and slurry seal work on streets.

·   Assist in the maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of vehicles, tolls, and equipment.

·   Assist with sewer line construction, maintenance, repairs, and water system installations, including meters, hydrants, valves, and service lines.

·   Operate tree trimming/lift truck, mowers, and other equipment/tools for purposes of cutting grass and trimming trees and shrubs.

·   Operate vehicles, trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.

·   Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, including planting and transplanting flowers, shrubs, and trees, and maintaining public amenities such as bus shelters.

·   Communicate with residents and customers regarding maintenance concerns, service requests, and complaints, referring issues as appropriate.

·   Support special projects and events, maintain logs and records, and supervise staff as assigned.

Ability To:

·   Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

·   Understand and speak Spanish highly desirable.

·   Basic construction methods, materials and terminology.

·   Basic safety precautions and practices.

·   Maintenance of shrubs, trees, flowers, streets, sewers, storm drains, buildings, and water systems.

Knowledge of:

·   Basic construction methods, materials, terminology, safety practices, and the maintenance of landscaping, streets, sewers, storm drains, buildings, and water systems.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities would be the following:

Experience:

·   One year experience in general construction or maintenance is required.

Training:

·   Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Two years of experience can be substituted for two years of education.

Special Requirements:

·    Must stay current in field and acquire all necessary training that new technological changes and new laws may present.

·   Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license. Valid California Class B driver’s licenses is highly desirable.

·   May be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Operational demands may necessitate a permanent work schedule that includes working weekends with days off during the week.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, twist, climb and lift about 90 lbs.; may be exposed to sun, and work under high and low temperatures (mostly between 40 and 90 degrees); may be exposed to toxic/poisonous substances, slippery surfaces and frequent loud noises.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process in this order:

·  Application Screening

·  Written Exam

·  Professional Interview Panel

·  Department Director Interview