Harbor Maintenance Craftsworker

ABOUT THE POSITION: The City of Monterey's world renowned waterfront area is comprised of two wharves, two launch ramps, a 413 berth marina, and approximately 180 moorings. The Harbor Maintenance Craftsworker is responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair or replacement of these structures, working as a team and project leader, and maintaining good customer relations with a public of diverse backgrounds.

ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY: Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

WHY WORK FOR US? The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Application Process

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems. Positions that require work on a military installation will involve job duties performed on-site and therefore require passing a background check conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD).
Candidates who successfully progress through all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12 months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Monterey does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to perform skilled and highly skilled repair and maintenance work on wharves, structures, marina and harbor waters, machinery, and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  This class is distinguished from other positions in the Harbor Maintenance series in that the individuals in this class perform skilled and highly skilled repair and maintenance work on the wharves, etc. This position is distinguished from the other classifications in the Harbor Maintenance series in that the former has no supervisory or lead responsibility.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Repair or assists in the repair of piling, stringers, decking, paving, fender systems, etc. of wharves; 
• Repair and replaces floats, berth walks and marina structures; 
• Construct dock boxes; 
• Operate shop tools, power tools, trucks, harbor boat; 
• Under direction layout work, does heavy and finish carpentry; plumbing; minor electrical; fabrication from wood, plastics, and metal; 
• Direct work of part-time employees as required; 
• Rig blocks and tackles and staging; 
• Inspect and repair buoys and buoy anchorage gear; 
• Manage hazardous materials; 
• Work with dredging contractors; 
• May operate backhoe, forklift, vessels, or other large equipment;
• On-call for emergencies;
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff;
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information;
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.  
 
Experience: Three (3) years experience in harbors, wharves and marina or related work including boat handling. 
 
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess first responder and HAZMAT certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Ability to acquire and maintain various equipment certifications and TWIC card as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• Boat operations and maintenance; 
• Safety methods; 
• Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical; 
• Dredging operations and equipment; 
• Buoys, anchorage systems and boat work in inshore waters.

Skill in:

• Operating and maintaining hand, shop and power tools; 
• Performing arc and acetylene welding; 
• Manual dexterity and good physical condition for heavy outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, operate a forklift; 
• Operating single and twin-screw vessels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands

• Standing & Walking – Standing for extended periods of time and/or walking distances (1 or more miles).
• Lifting - Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds; use proper lifting techniques including bending at the knees.
• Climbing - Ability to ascend 10 ft. or more up ladder(s).
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as using hand and power tools; repair and calibration of instruments;
• Visual - Acuity for driving long periods; reading literature for long periods; industry warning signs and instruments; reading maps and diagrams, computer screen.
• Hearing and Speech - Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Mobility - Ability to operate a motor vehicle, and reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, and squat.
• Reflexes - Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations.
• Wear and operate in protective equipment as assigned, when working in hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, including but not limited to head protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, foot protection, knee protection, and full body protection. 

Environmental Elements

Work is performed in the City harbor and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; exposure to noise, dust, grease fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals. Work is in and around moving vehicles and machinery.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.   This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays and be available for work on an emergency basis.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All City of Monterey employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Salary : $75,624 - $91,848