Job Description

Posting number: FY 27-00165

Department: Public Works

Division: P/W Streets

Job classification: Maintenance Worker II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

This is an open recruitment for one full-time Maintenance Worker I/II.

The Maintenance Worker I/II position is a flex-series.

Candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience and the hiring department's needs.

Biweekly Salary Ranges

Maintenance Worker I: $2,050.19 - $2,492.01

Maintenance Worker II: $2,209.47 - $2,685.63

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

The City of Santa Maria is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government, over 700 employees, an annual budget of approximately $367 million, and serves approximately 113,041 constituents. Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City harmoniously balances maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. The City of Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers community festivals, reasonably priced housing, and quality schools. Santa Maria is in proximity to a local airport, beaches, cultural arts, institutions of higher education, and wineries.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for ensuring that City-owned transportation infrastructure and facilities, transit services, and capital improvement programs are designed, engineered, constructed, maintained, and/or modified in a presentable and safe condition. The department coordinates a variety of activities and services, including the preparation of plans and specifications for public works-related construction projects; the design and inspection of public facilities; and ensuring the proper installation of all public improvements made in new subdivisions, such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water mains, sewer lines, and drainage.

The Streets Section of the Public Works Department ensures City of Santa Maria roadways remain safe, functional, and presentable. The Streets Division works on pavement maintenance and asphalt repair, concrete restoration, weed abatement, and the installation of high-visibility lighting, signage, and striping.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, performs a wide variety of skilled, unskilled, or semi-skilled maintenance work, including the operation of light or heavy equipment. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, but incumbents may act as lead workers for temporarily assigned employees or special projects.

Maintenance Worker II may supervise the work of unskilled and semi-skilled laborers and/or court-appointed workers. These classifications are currently in multiple divisions and departments across the City of Santa Maria and may be flexibly staffed at the discretion of the Department Director.

The Maintenance Worker I/II position is an Individual Contributor role that provides maintenance, repair, and other services to internal and external customers. Their role enables Santa Maria residents to enjoy safe, beautiful, and well-maintained streets.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Santa Maria is seeking a capable and dedicated individual to join the streets section of the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will have experience performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled street maintenance and repair activities, including asphalt repairs, concrete restoration, curb and sidewalk maintenance, signage and streetlight maintenance, street striping, traffic signal maintenance, and weed abatement. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of current street maintenance practices, demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship, and be a collaborative and reliable team member committed to preserving accessible, clean, and safe public infrastructure for the community.

NOTE: A condition of employment for Maintenance Worker I/II positions assigned to the streets section is the possession of a valid Class B Driver's License. This requirement must be fulfilled within twenty-six weeks of appointment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS

• Resume

Examples of duties

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. Positions assigned to the streets section of the Public Works Department may:

Maintenance Worker I

• Break out concrete and asphalt, perform concrete forming and finishing work, and replace asphalt.
• Clear and flush sewer mains.
• Perform tasks in the weed abatement program.
• Place and repair traffic signs, and paint paving markings and streetlight poles.
• Assist electricians in minor electrical maintenance.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to street repair activities, and direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Operate a variety of equipment including light trucks, welding equipment, front-loader, concrete saw, backhoe, skip-loader, A-frame, tamper, jackhammer, and other equipment utilized.

Maintenance Worker II

• Experienced journey-level for the above duties.
• May be placed in charge of a job site in the absence of a supervisor, crew leader, or senior crew leader, or when a small crew is assigned to a job.

OTHER DUTIES

• Uphold the values of the organization and have a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Department Director.

Qualifications

Maintenance Worker I

• Sufficient training or experience in maintenance work; and
• Graduation from high school and/or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Maintenance Worker II

• A minimum of two years of experience as a Maintenance Worker I, or part-time experience as a Laborer III, equivalent to that gained as a Maintenance Worker I in the area of assignment, or those exceptions as indicated herein for a certain division.
• To promote to Maintenance Worker II in another division or area of assignment, applicant must successfully complete a performance test designed to demonstrate competency in the position sought; and
• Graduation from high school and/or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Employees may be considered for a level II advancement after completion of two years in their current assignment, at the Department Director's discretion.
• Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:
• Common hand tools and light power tools; follow oral and written instructions; read and interpret maps, drawings, product label instructions, and equipment operation procedures.
• Analytical skills to operate and perform minor adjustments to mechanical devices and motorized equipment; general construction and maintenance materials, procedures, and equipment as related to parks, streets, and facilities maintenance, and solid waste.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Effective use of computer and other office equipment.
• Possession of licenses and/or certificates associated with the assignment, such as:
• A valid Class B Driver's License must be obtained within one year of appointment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Individual Contributor:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the hyperlink to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):

• Team Player - Effective performers are team-oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions, and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

Supplemental information

In addition to your completed application, a resume is required as part of the application process. If a resume is not attached, your application will be considered incomplete. The completed electronic application packet will include the online application, supplemental questions, and electronic attachment of a resume. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment will be certified to an eligibility list. The candidates' final score and rank will be determined by their complete application packet, upon meeting the employment standards of the position. The Hiring Department will then select and interview those candidates from the eligibility list whose qualifications most closely align with the Department's specific needs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The incumbent must possess a valid and appropriate driver's license, and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business.

The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Completion of a pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the City may be required. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you experience technical (computer-related) difficulties or need help attaching documents to your application, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at +1 (855) 524-5627.