Maintenance Worker I or II

Classification DescriptionSmall Team – Big OpportunityIf you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the community every day and thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, consider the Public Works team at the City of Moorpark Our Public Works Department is ready to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Worker I or II to our team. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in Moorpark. At the City of Moorpark, we “Strive to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark" and are always looking for others to further that vision.We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package comprised of 100% City paid health insurance for employee and most plans will also cover dependents at 100% (depending upon the plan chosen), 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents, CalPERS retirement, 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation, annual leave bank, paid holidays including a winter break, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance, and a 9/80 work schedule (See and review the benefits tab). Here at City Hall, we have an Employee Engagement Team and we celebrate and recognize employees.Below are some employee comments on why they like working for the City of Moorpark:“There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.“I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”“I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.” First review of applications will be on April 1. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Prompt application submission prior to April 1 is encouraged. The Maintenance Worker I Or II PositionMaintenance Workers at the City of Moorpark perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets and streetscapes, parks, City buildings or other facilities. These positions are not overtime exempt. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, workday, or hours to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission. This position is in the Public Works Department and receives immediate supervision from supervisory, management, or higher-level maintenance staff.Maintenance Worker I--This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the absence of directly-related experience and requiring training to complete the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.Maintenance Worker II--This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker III by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees in this class may have only limited related work experience.Essential FunctionsEssential Functions:Maintain streets and public right-of-way or other City facilities.Provide responsible staff assistance and support to assigned supervisory or maintenance staff.Maintain roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes and catch basins.Operate various maintenance equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.Construct forms, pour and finish cement on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, alleys, and other related areas.Perform flood control; install storm drainpipes; dig ditches and backfill trenches and holes.Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete and asphalt surfaces; perform hot patching and sealing on surfaces; shovel and rake asphalt.Set up and take down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control.Maintain traffic signs; replace stop, parking, and street signs; perform street stenciling.Sand blast graffiti from City facilities and structures.May perform custodial duties including cleaning restrooms and offices; maintain and clean floors; dust office machines; close buildings.May perform crossing guard duties to escort children and adults across the street in a safe manner after verifying visually and audibly that it is safe to enter the intersection.Marginal Functions:Respond to public inquires in a courteous manner.Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.QualificationsKnowledge of:Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Safety rules when crossing streets.Basic first aid methods and techniques.Ability ToLearn methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned.Learn to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.Perform heavy manual labor.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.Experience, Training, License/Certificate, Working ConditionsExperienceAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Maintenance Worker I: One year of experience performing maintenance work within the assigned essential function area is desirable.Maintenance Worker II: Two years of related experience performing maintenance work within the assigned essential function area is desirable.Training: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.Working ConditionsEnvironmental Conditions: Field environment; frequent exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, or other atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin; work around moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery; work in high, exposed places; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; operating motorized vehicles; medium to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near and far acuity; depth perception.The additional essential functions for performance of crossing guard duties include repetitive light lifting of a "Stop" sign in a raised position above the head with either arm; clear vision of 20/40 minimum with no color blindness; hearing sufficient to discern approaching vehicles, children, adults, or other moving objects across a frequency range from 500 hertz (Hz) to 3,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid; frequent stepping up and down from a curb; ability to walk a minimum of 70 feet within 12 seconds; and ability to grasp and restrain children from moving into an unsafe area.Health, Dental, And Vision InsuranceThe City of Moorpark operates most divisions on a 9/80 schedule and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:Medical insurance is through California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost. 100% of dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City. Life Insurance: $50,000 term life insurance paid by the City.Supplemental Life Insurance: Employees have the option of increasing their life insurance by purchasing supplemental life through payroll deduction.Deferred Compensation Saving Plan: 2% of base salary is paid by the City into an employees Deferred Compensation Savings Plan.Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for employees. For eligible miscellaneous Classic employees (employees hired before January 1, 2013 with a 2% @ 55 formula and no required employee contribution), the City pays 7% of base salary on employees’ CalPERS contribution. For “New” members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 with a 2% @ 62 formula), the employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.Annual Leave Accrual: Annual leave is accrued based on years of service. Annual Leave accrual rates for Competitive Service Employees begin at 22 days per year and max out at 30 days per year.City Paid Holidays: 11 ½ paid legal holidays per year.Remote Work Option: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, remote work arrangements may be set up after six months of on-site work.Flexible Work Schedule: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, flexible work schedule arrangements may be set up.Short and Long-Term Disability: 100% paid by the City.Tuition Reimbursement: $2,000 per fiscal year or $12,000 lifetime maximum reimbursement for off-duty, job-related courses. Available funding for the program is subject to the annual fiscal year budget appropriation by the City Council.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and services to City employees and their immediate families.Public Transportation Incentive Program: Reimbursement at 50% of actual expense, with a maximum reimbursement of $100 per month as approved by the City Manager.A more inclusive listing of employee benefits can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Moorpark and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.01Describe your specific work experience that has best prepared you for this position.02If you have any certifications, training, or licenses related to your experience in street maintenance or street construction, including equipment operations, please describe them here.03If you have any direct work experience in street maintenance and street construction, including machinery or heavy equipment, please describe it in detail here.04Have you provided us with three (3) professional or personal references (not relatives)? If not, please list them here with name, contact information, and type of reference.05Do you have any gaps in employment? If so, please provide the reason(s) and date(s) of the gap(s) of employment.06What is your minimum salary requirement? Required Question