Job Description

Posting number: 26095600

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Job classification: MAINTENANCE WORKER

Posting type: Open Continuous

Categories: Public Works, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping, Construction Trades

Summary

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for Maintenance Workers to be part of the

Public Works Team!

The Departments

The Public Works Department is made up of over 200 employees who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's parks and recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water system. The Public Works Department occasionally has vacancies in the following divisions: Traffic, Concrete, Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. Vacancies may not be available in all divisions at the same time.

The Position

Maintenance Workers are entry-level positions assigned to work in various assignments throughout the City. the assignments in Public Works divisions and their descriptions are listed below:

• Concrete: Assists with the construction and/or repair of City curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other concrete structures.
• Sanitation: Assists with refuse collection; large item pick up and illegal dump collection; builds and repairs refuse carts and bins; repair and maintain equipment; and serves as relief operator on refuse trucks or motor sweepers.
• Street Maintenance: Assists with construction work and safely operates a variety of tools and equipment to repair City streets.
• Streetscape: Assists in the maintenance, and replacement of trees and grounds, and the basic repair of irrigation systems located on City parkways and medians.
• Traffic and Lighting: Assists in the maintenance, replacement and/or repair of traffic signals; traffic signs and street markings.

Maintenance Workers are expected to have physical strength and stamina, be able to follow directions, work well under both close supervision and independently, learn skills in various trades, be safety conscious, and work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

Hours

Maintenance Workers must be available for emergency call out outside normal work hours.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Applicants must be able to read and follow directions to safely use of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment. In addition, employees must be available to work a variety of shifts and hours, as required by job assignment.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, and punctuality;
• A good driving record within the past three years;
• A willingness to work in a physically active environment;
• A strong customer service orientation;
• A strong work ethic.

License and Certification:

Applicants are required to possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license or higher. Many positions (Concrete, Sanitation, Street Maintenance, Streetscape) require a Class A or B license be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.

*Note: An original California DMV K4 record (dated within the last 30 days) MUST be attached with your application. Applications that do not have the required DMV K4 document attached at the time of submission will not be reviewed.

Applicants must have a good driving record within the past three years; including but not limited to no DUI's, Reckless Driving or Suspensions.

California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held. Application submissions will close once we receive the first 100 applications or on 9/16/2026 whichever comes first.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Oral Exam - Weighted 100% (tentatively scheduled on 10/12/2026)

Supplemental information

Visit www.TorranceCA.gov to find out more information about our community.

Applicants may test for this position only once in a twelve (12) month period.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.

Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!