Maintenance Worker I/II

JOB

The City of Chino Hills is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I/II assigned to Water Distribution, Meter Services, and Fire Hydrant Maintenance in Public Works. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional service to the Chino Hills community. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, maintain critical public infrastructure, and support the reliable delivery of water services throughout the City. From maintaining fire hydrants to helping ensure a dependable water system, your work will have a direct impact on the quality of life of our residents.

Maintenance Worker I: Entry-level position. Performs less complex tasks and routine duties.

Maintenance Worker II: Journey-level position. Skilled position for a full range of maintenance and repair tasks. Requires advancement from Level I or prior public experience in the assigned division and a commercial driver’s license.

The Maintenance Worker I/II position is a flexibly staffed role. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you could be hired at either level:

This position includes a guaranteed 5% raise after one year of satisfactory performance, with annual increases until the salary range maximum is reached.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM IN CHINO HILLS? At the City of Chino Hills, we're more than just a municipality – we're a dedicated team committed to shaping a vibrant, thriving city.

Here's why you should consider joining us:
Impactful Commitment: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing the beauty and safety of Chino Hills, while providing top-tier services to our residents and customers.Community Collaboration: Work alongside residents and customers as partners in progress. Core Values: Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and truthfulness forms the foundation of our organization, ensuring a culture of trust and respect. Empowered Team: Join a team where your contributions truly matter. Every member of our staff plays a vital role in our collective success. Pride and Professionalism: Take pride in your work as you deliver professional services to the citizens of Chino Hills, supported by a culture of excellence and professionalism. Dynamic Environment: Experience the excitement of a responsive and adaptive workplace, where we're dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our community.
Click on the benefits tab to explore and learn more about our competitive, customizable benefits package.

The Maintenance Worker I/II position is a Non-Exempt classification and is part of the General Unit of the Chino Hills City Employees Association MOU.

• Monday - Thursday: 6:45 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 6:45 AM - 3:30 PM (with every other Friday off)
• Lunch Break: 45 minutes

• Employees may qualify for additional compensation based on the maintenance of specific certifications.
  • For instance, the position is eligible for additional compensation for maintaining Water Distribution Operator and Water Treatment Certificate(s) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
  • Certification Pay shall be an additional 2% of hourly base pay for levels 1 and 2, and 3% of hourly base pay for levels 3 and 4.
• Eligible for Annual Boot Allowance of $350. The allowance will be prorated on a monthly basis for employees hired after July 31.
• Commercial Driver's License Pay - $50.00 a month as a Maintenance Worker II

• Eligible to join the Chino Hills City Employees Association (CHCEA).
• Eligible for On-Call and Call-Back pay (depending on assignment needs).

Please Note: An eligibility list from this recruitment may be used in the future to fill various Maintenance Worker assignments. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution system and non-potable water system including main line repair; service line installation, replacement and repair; main line valve installation, replacement and repair; water main line flushing; pipe cutting; line tapping; water meter installation, replacement, repair and testing; and hydrant valve turning and flushing.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, jackhammers, pavement saws, compressors, pneumatic tools, hand tools and power tools.
• Cut, break and remove street and sidewalk surfaces; repair sidewalks, curbs, gutters and streets; dig, shovel, haul, load and unload materials; roll and iron asphalt as necessary.
• Perform leak detection and correlation duties as necessary.
• Locate utilities, mainlines and services; mark location of underground water lines.
• Assist in coordinating system shutdowns for contract work including monitoring system pressure.
• Perform on call, emergency repairs and respond to emergency calls at irregular hours.
• Assist in creating and implementing traffic control plans; conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Works in trenches and confined spaces.
• Perform a variety of duties associated with water customer service including radio meter reads; connect and disconnect water services; repair meter related leaks; replace meter lids and box as needed; manually re-read meters in response to customer requests, complaints and inquiries.
• May respond to or direct citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Overtime rotation may be required for both levels.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential Functions:

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution system and non-potable water system including main line repair; service line installation, replacement and repair; main line valve installation, replacement and repair; water main line flushing; pipe cutting; line tapping; water meter installation, replacement, repair and testing; and hydrant valve turning and flushing.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, jackhammers, pavement saws, compressors, pneumatic tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Cut, break, and remove street and sidewalk surfaces; repair sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and streets; dig, shovel, haul, load, and unload materials; roll and iron asphalt as necessary.
• Perform leak detection and correlation duties as necessary.
• Locate utilities, mainlines, and services; mark location of underground water lines.
• Assist in coordinating system shutdowns for contract work, including monitoring system pressure.
• Perform emergency repairs and respond to emergency calls at irregular hours.
• Assist in creating and implementing traffic control plans; conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Perform a variety of duties associated with water customer service, including radio meter reads; connect and disconnect water services; repair meter-related leaks; replace meter lids and boxes as needed; and manually re-read meters in response to customer requests, complaints, and inquiries.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at www.chinohills.org/jobdescriptions. Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties performed by the classification. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed. Classifications will perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCESS

• Deadline to apply is Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
• All applicants are required to apply online at www.chinohills.org or by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement.
• The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met to proceed in the selection process.
  • Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrate you may qualify for the position.
  • List all periods of employment from the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including all employment with the City of Chino Hills).
  • Separately list each position and level of responsibilities, including different positions within the same employer.
• Applications are screened to determine which candidates are best suited to the City's needs. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and complete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.
• The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected from the recruitment process.
• The recruitment process may include, but is not limited to, application review and evaluation, testing assessments, and oral interview(s) examination.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and background check, which is paid for by the City. The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice.

All original appointments who have never held active status in a classification will be required to serve a 26-pay period probationary period (approximately one year). If a current employee who has held active status is selected, it will be considered a promotional appointment, and they will be required to serve a 13-pay period probationary period (approximately six months).

****Applications will be accepted until the posted closing date or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this recruitment may close without notice.