Description

THE POSITION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for the Maintenance Worker I/II positions, as a collaborative member of the City's Public Works Department. The ideal Maintenance Worker will be able to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and related service activities within street/traffic maintenance, street sweeping, grounds/landscaping, signs and markings, and electrical maintenance. Other responsibilities will include cleaning homeless encampments and picking up illegal dumping. Incumbents within this classification should have the capability to follow written and verbal directions from their immediate supervisor as well as work collaboratively with other Maintenance Workers.

While not required prior to hire, the possession of, or ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License and some underground construction experience is highly desirable. Maintenance Workers who currently possess or obtain a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) issued by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture during the course of employment with the City, shall receive a salary differential of 5% applied to the base salary, when assigned to apply pesticides.

SALARY:
Maintenance Worker I:
$22.98 - $27.93 Hourly $1,838.49 - $2,234.70 Bi-Weekly $3,983.39 -$4,841.84 Monthly $47,800.69 - $58,102.10 Annually

Maintenance Worker II:
$24.09 - $29.29 Hourly $1,927.81 - $2,343.26 Bi-Weekly $4,176.92 -$5,077.07 Monthly $50,123.01 - $60,924.86 Annually

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series. Positions are normally filled at the I level. Advancement from the I to the II level is at the discretion of the appointing authority provided that the following criteria are met: (1) the minimum qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties. (3) possession of all required licenses and certificates.

At the Maintenance Worker II level, separate minimum qualifications and recruitment's are permitted which allow for separate eligibility lists for each work section (street/traffic maintenance, street sweeping, landscape/grounds, signs and markings, public works electrical maintenance). Since the Maintenance Worker I class is the entry level with only minimal experience requirements, there are no separate recruitment's conducted and hiring lists established. Rather, only one hiring list is established and all Maintenance Worker I positions are filled from the same list.

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 performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience and the possession of a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment. Employees must obtain and maintain their Class A driver license within their probationary period.

Maintenance Worker II - This is the experienced, journey level class, fully competent to independently perform the full range of the assigned maintenance and construction work. Specific duties will vary depending upon the section to which assigned. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of maintenance duties as assigned including the operation of applicable vehicular and stationary equipment and the more complex maintenance and construction tasks. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit, and must obtain a California Class A driver license within the probationary period and maintain them thereafter as a condition of employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Maintenance Worker I
Receives immediate supervision from higher level supervisory personnel, including the Maintenance Worker II.

Maintenance Worker II
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory personnel.

May exercise functional and technical supervision to lower level regular and seasonal/temporary maintenance staff.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering design, construction, and maintenance of the City's roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, trees, open spaces, and buildings. The department also manages stormwater compliance programs, transportation planning, and recycling & solid waste contract services. The Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of City-owned infrastructure including traffic signals, streets and alleys, city buildings, vehicles, landscape of City medians, open spaces, and facility grounds. For more information about the specific Maintenance Divisions, please click here.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO
The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled maintenance and construction duties related to street/traffic maintenance, street sweeping, grounds/landscaping, signs and markings, and electrical maintenance.
• Operate construction equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, paving machine, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sand-blasters, concrete saws, mowers, edgers, and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street and sidewalk repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  Maintain all reports, records, timesheets, and other required paperwork.
• For positions at the II level, handle the most complex and difficult assignments in each section requiring the highest degree of skill.
• For positions at the II level, assist with the training and supervision of lower level and seasonal/temporary maintenance workers.
• For positions at the II level, provide input to the lead workers and supervisors on work processes, safety issues, and efficiency issues.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing, and reconstructing streets; clean and fill road cracks with sealing material.
• Install repair and replace culverts and storm drains.
• Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and assist in finishing concrete and masonry work; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Rake, vacuum, and load fallen leaves into trucks; transport to landfill sites. Inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains, gutters, and culverts.
• Install and maintain wooden and metal guard rails.

• Operate a street sweeper cleaning City streets, gutters, and alleyways along assigned routes; ensure roadways are clean and safe for the public.
• Prepare reports regarding completed routes and activities as required.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance of street sweeper equipment as required by the manufacturer.

• Water, mow, weed, trim, renovate, and fertilize grounds.
• Plant, water, and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs; stake and un-stake trees as necessary.
• Rake leaves and clear debris and litter from walks, fields, and other facilities.
• Perform winterizing maintenance in landscaped areas and City-owned facilities.
• Install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related equipment and facilities.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the City's irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers and assist in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
  

• Assist in the maintenance of traffic control systems including painting and striping City streets, curbs, parking lots, crosswalks, and miscellaneous roadway markings; install buttons and reflectors along roadways.
• Install, repair, and replace City sign posts and signs; use various techniques to create lettering on signs.
• Clear brush and branch around road signs for maximum visibility.
• Perform various graffiti abatement activities.

• Under the guidance of a Qualified Person (QP) or Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW), depending on the proximity to overhead/underground conductors, equipment and any energized voltages, repair or replace street and traffic light bulbs, poles, arms, fuses, photocells, starters, and ballasts; assist in pulling wire as necessary.
• Assist electricians, either a QP or a QEW, depending on the proximity to overhead/underground conductors, equipment and any energized voltages, in a variety of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance activities.
• For the purposes of this section, a Qualified Person (QP) or Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) shall be as defined in the California Code of Regulations Title 8 Group 1 Low Voltage Safety Orders and Group 2 High-Voltage Safety Orders:
• Qualified Person - A person, designated by the employer, who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.
• Qualified Electrical Worker - A qualified person who by reason of a minimum of two years of training and experience with high-voltage circuits and equipment and who has demonstrated by performance familiarity with the work to be performed and the hazards involved.

Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience and Training Guidelines
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Maintenance Worker I

Maintenance Worker I

• Methods, materials, and equipment used in general maintenance work.
• Safe work practices.
• Basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.

• Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Learn to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Learn and operate a computer and associated programs used by the department.
• Understand and follow oral instructions.
• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
• Use and operate hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform a variety of heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Participate in, respond to, and be available for emergency call-outs for periods up to one week at a time.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.

• Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

• Perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned.
• Work safely with dangerous materials.

Additional Information

The following applies to all Maintenance Worker levels and assignments:

Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required in both the office and the field. The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust chemicals, air contaminants, and moisture. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and work in and around confined spaces.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: sukari.dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than May 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

PRIOR TO HIRE
The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.