Maintenance Worker I

Why Join Team SB

Typical duties may include loading and hauling debris and refuse, clearing brush and overgrown vegetation, assisting with street and storm drain maintenance, operating hand and power tools, and supporting traffic control at work sites. Employees in this role frequently work outdoors and may be exposed to challenging environmental conditions while performing physically demanding work.

This classification is considered a flex position and is typically filled at the Maintenance Worker I level. As employees gain experience and demonstrate proficiency in performing the full range of duties, they may have the opportunity to advance to Maintenance Worker II.

What You'll Be Doing Here

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and accessible public spaces for the community. This person enjoys working outdoors, is comfortable performing physically demanding work, and works well as part of a team in fast-paced field environments.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, the ability to follow instructions and established procedures, and the willingness to perform a variety of maintenance and cleanup tasks. The ideal candidate is adaptable, dependable, and maintains a professional and respectful demeanor when working in sensitive environments throughout the community.

Key qualities include:

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using equipment properly
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a field crew
• Flexibility to assist with a variety of maintenance and cleanup assignments
• Professionalism when working in public spaces and interacting with community members

Throughout the day, team members may remove debris and refuse from public areas, assist with clearing brush and overgrown vegetation, load materials for disposal, and help maintain safe access to sidewalks, streets, and other public spaces. Employees frequently operate hand and power tools and may assist with traffic control to ensure safe working conditions for both the crew and the public.

Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires physical activity such as lifting, bending, walking, and loading materials. At the end of the shift, crews ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored and document work completed for the day.

This work plays an important role in supporting public health, safety, and the overall quality of life in the City of San Bernardino.

What You Need to Qualify

Education, Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and one year of skilled experience in public works related construction or maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A Maintenance Worker I may be considered for advancement to Maintenance Worker II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class and obtaining a valid Class B Commercial driver's license. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director of Human Resources, and are described in a separate document.

Typically, a Maintenance Worker I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within an 12-24 month period, depending on an individual's prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Maintenance Worker II duties as described in the established performance criteria.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy: Class C for Maintenance Worker I; Class B Commercial for Maintenance Worker II. A Class B Commercial license with Airbrake Endorsement required for some assignments.

Employees in this classification may be required to participate in call back or standby duty and are subject to be on-call, which may include a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge of:

• Techniques and materials used in the maintenance and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains and related facilities.
• Maintenance, adjustment and utilization of power and hand tools related to street maintenance/repair.
• Laws and regulations pertaining to work site safety and traffic control; proper placement of cones, barricades and warning devices and directing traffic flow at job sites.
• Safe work methods.

• Follow work direction and maintenance procedures at work sites.
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles safely and follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Adjust and perform preventive maintenance and make minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the work.
• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Keep basic written records of work performed.
• Read and understand street maps and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
• Respond to call-out for emergencies as required; handle emergency situations as directed.

Recruitment Timeline

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 11:59pm

First Interview: Week of March 30, 2026, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

Department Interview: Week of April 3, 2026, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

How to Apply and What to Expect Next

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree verification
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Drug screen.
• Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060.

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at 909-998-2060 or email Lizette Fernandez at Fernandez_Li@sbcity.org.

Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.