The City of San Pablo is looking for a team-oriented Maintenance Worker I/II for its Maintenance Division. San Pablo has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high-performance organization. The Maintenance Division provides a variety of services related to the development, construction, inspection, improvement, operations and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure, including traffic lights, sidewalks, streetlights and medians, roadways, parks, and storm drains.

About the position

The incumbent of this position provides a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, storm drains etc. and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor. Maintenance Worker I/IIoperates motorized vehicles and equipment including pickup truck, utility truck, backhoe, asphalt spreader, patch truck, boom lift truck, crane truck, front end loader, common hand and power tools, chainsaws, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, and a ditch witch. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment by cleaning and checking equipment and tools before and after use; maintain records related to vehicle and equipment maintenance and activity; refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. For additional information about the position, see the Job Description pageof the City’s website.

Experience and Training: An ideal candidate must have demonstrated expertise in equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities. The incumbent is a leader who will work collaboratively to advance the planning, development and administration of services at the City’s corporation yard. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Maintenance Worker I: Some construction or maintenance experience is desirable and the equivalent to a high school diploma.

Maintenance Worker II: Two (2) years of responsible experience similar to Maintenance Worker I with the City of San Pablo and the equivalent to a high school diploma.

Required license and certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license; possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of appointment, a Class B California driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsements. 

Possession or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment, and maintain a Qualified Applicator Certificate, category B and C, from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation as required by the position.

How to apply: Applications will only be accepted online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanpabloca. For general questions, call the Human Resources Division at (510) 215-3000. Applications must be submitted to GovernmentJobs.com by the date and time listed. Applications not submitted by the posted date and time will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the subsequent phases of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee the advancement in any phase of the selection process. Final selection will be made from an eligibility list.

Recruitment timeline: Although dates may change we suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are currently the only interview dates: 

Written Exam: TBD 

Practical Exam: April 25, 2024

Department Interview: Week of May 6, 2024 

Estimated Start: July 1, 2024. 

Background investigation and Pre-employment medical examination: Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical examination, which may include a TB test. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Please contact the Human Resources Department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request (medical documentation must be provided upon request). Immigration Reform & Control Act: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United State Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. Drug-Free Workplace Policy: In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace. 

THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES/WOMEN/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AND DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of employment and these provisions are subject to change.