What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I position at City of Compton, CA?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under close supervision, performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled labor tasks in the maintenance of streets, right-of-ways; and performs other related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Works under the close supervision of the Street Maintenance Supervisor; does not exercise supervisory responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions at this level perform routine and less complex maintenance duties are not expected to function with the same amount of job knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the higher Maintenance Worker II level. Work is closely supervised. As experience is acquired, the employee performs with increasing skills and responsibility and is expected to be performing at the “II” or journey level within the prescribed time frame. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties, possession of required licenses or certifications, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Operates a variety of trucks, vehicles and job related equipment and tools such as backhoes, loaders, compressors, demolition equipment, compaction equipment, material mixers, and saws; drives pick-up trucks and delivers materials to work sites,
- Assist in street, alley, and right of way maintenance; maintenance and repair tasks including but not limited to hot and cold asphalt repairs, curb and gutter and sidewalk repair, mixed granite hole patching, and ,tree trimming assistance, removal and planting, sewer system assistance , mixes, pours, and spreads concrete, asphalt, sand, and gravel.
- Assist with graffiti removal throughout the city as needed.
- Maintains and assists other crewmembers with cleaning vehicles, equipment and tools.
- Assists in the placement and removal of work site traffic control per the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Work Area Traffic Control Handbook.
- Assists in the assembly and erection of work site protection signs and markers and acts as flagman as necessary.
- Uses and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment
- Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices; supports and actively participates in the City’s safety programs.
- Responds to emergency calls within specified time when participating in the emergency standby program.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; AND one (1) year of related general construction or maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of street, stormwater collection systems construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices including equipment related maintenance.
- State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.
- Common hand and power tools.
- Reading, interpreting, comprehending and following basic instructions.
- Working flexible hours or on-call schedule.
- Human relations and communicating effectively with customers.
- Verbal and written communications.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Work is primarily performed in outdoor environments with considerable time spent in moderate temperatures (above 80 degrees), with exposure to the elements including heavy rain.
- Work requires reaching, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), driving, pushing, crawling, walking and climbing (more than 12 feet); working below ground and in confined spaces.
- Good near vision, far vision and color perception is required.
- May be exposed to wet surfaces, minor amounts of dust and on occasion loud noises.
- Work may involve exposure to moving traffic, dangerous machinery, infectious diseases and hazardous chemicals.
- Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
- Sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina and balance, manual dexterity, and physical reflexes to permit employee to perform job responsibilities and operate a variety of power and hand tools safely.
EXAMINATION
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process. Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail.
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
ELIGIBLE LISTS
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
PLEASE NOTE:
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
EXAMINATION RECORDS
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
FRINGE BENEFITS
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.