Maintenance Worker I (Airport)

The City of Hollister is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Worker I at the Hollister Municipal Airport. The Airport is owned and operated by the City and consists of 343 acres, 130 Hangers and 2 Runways Crossing. It is located at the north end of Hollister and supports General Aviation activities. The Airport currently plays host to several airport-related businesses and is even the location of the CalFire Air Attack Base, which plays an important role in suppressing wildfire in six counties.

Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Maintenance Worker I classification or in similar classifications.

DEFINITION
Under supervision, to perform semi-skilled work involved in street, sewer collection system, and park construction, maintenance, and repair.

DISTINGUISHED CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the Maintenance Worker class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Maintenance Worker II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.

• Operate construction equipment and power tools such as backhoes, graders, front end loaders, rollers, vactors, compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, concrete saws, mowers, edgers, and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed; install barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair and maintenance activities; direct and control traffic around work sites. 
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Record, keep, and maintain records of activities performed in written and/or electronic form.

When assigned to Street Maintenance:

• Shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing, and reconstructing streets.
• Install, repair, and replace culverts and storm drains; inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains, gutters, and culverts. 
• Install, repair, and replace manholes.
• Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and assist in finishing concrete and masonry work; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Prune low tree limbs for street sweeper clearance; pick up leaves; clean and weed tree wells in the downtown area.
• Assist in the maintenance of traffic control systems including painting and striping City streets and curbs as well as installing City sign posts and signs.

When assigned to Sewer Collection System Maintenance:

• Maintain lift stations; replace pump apparatus.
• Monitor floating devices and micro switching operations.
• Excavate, inspect, flush, clean, and repair sewer collection lines.
• Operate sewer rodder including jets and vactor.
• Water, mow, weed, trim renovate, and fertilize lawns; operate mowers, edgers and blowers.

When assigned to Park Maintenance:

• Plant, water, and maintain landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs; stake trees as necessary. 
• Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, courts, and other facilities.
• Apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to landscaped areas.
• Install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities.
• Assist in minor plumbing repair of restroom facilities.
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities.
• Maintain recreation buildings including the City’s Community Center and other buildings.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the City’s irrigation system; change and adjust sprinkler heads; maintain controllers; assist in large irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
• Perform routine plumbing repairs on restroom facilities; fabricate and weld metal railings, equipment, and grills.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
 
Experience:
No experience required.
 
Education:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class A driver’s license within the first twelve (12) months of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment. 
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the assigned work activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate basic electronic record keeping equipment (e.g. smart phone, tablet, etc.).
• Perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time in all types of weather.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to: 

• Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn written and basic electronic record keeping practices.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department. The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here. Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list. Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: 
The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply.The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled.  Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.

Salary : $59,238 - $72,004