Maintenance Worker I

JOB
SAN GABRIEL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTMAINTENANCE WORKER ITHE POSITIONThe City of San Gabriel is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Worker I to join the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, Maintenance Worker I performs general maintenance and repairs to City facilities, landscape, electrical systems, irrigation systems, plumbing, street trees, sewers, storm drains, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys, street signs, and traffic signals, and performs other related duties as assigned.To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core attributes and competencies. These include, but are not limited to the following: Team Oriented: Is cooperative and works well as part of a maintenance team.Attentive: Effectively receives supervision and follows directions thoroughly.Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, accountability, and good judgement.Communications: Communicates in an effective and courteous manner.Respectful: Demonstrates courteous and respectful behavior.Work Ethic: Demonstrates outstanding work ethic and strives to provide high quality work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe following are required for this position: Possession of a high school diploma or GED.One (1) year or more of full-time experience in maintenance and/or a construction trade.Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record while employed with the City.Possession or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment a valid Class B California Driver’s License.The following may be required for this position: Possession or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment a Grade Level 1 Certification in Collection Systems Maintenance.For more detailed information on the minimum qualifications, essential duties, knowledge and abilities, and other requirements for this position, please click the following link for this position's classification specification: Maintenance Worker I

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following three items as attachments to the online application: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE with item #3. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment. APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: This recruitment is scheduled to close at 4:00pm on Friday, June 7, 2024, or when a sufficient number of applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first. Due to the tentative nature of this schedule, please do not hesitate to apply. RECRUITMENT EXAM PLAN & SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE): The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule and listed testing elements may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Human Resources at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates. Application Filing PeriodMay 10 - June 7, 2024Written Exam* / Practical Exam*Week of June 10 or June 17Online Questionnaire*Week of June 17 or June 24Panel Interview Exam*Week of June 17 or June 24Selection InterviewsWeek of July 1Pre-Employment ProcessApproximately 6-8 weeks.Target Start DateAugust 26, 2024*Indicates the exam element is optional and will be administered upon the City's discretion and determination of need.All exam elements shall be pass/fail, with 70% the minimum passing score.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application and reference check release form, (2) medical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) POST Background check, (5) work experience and education check, and (6) professional reference check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of pre-employment processes 1-6 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. The City maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment item 1-6 if it is deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director. GENERAL EXAMINATION, SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS: The examination, selection, and hiring process typically includes the following: Application Screening: All submitted applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.Written Exam: For some positions, a written exam may be administered to help assess applicants for position skill and competency requirements. Those meeting the minimum qualifications for the position in Step 1 will be invited to a written examination. Typically, the minimum qualifying score on the written exam is 70%. This score may be adjusted depending on the number of examinees, with percentile rankings, average scores and the number of slots available for the oral appraisal interview being used as the basis for adjusting the passing score.Oral Appraisal Interview: Those passing Steps 1 and 2 will be invited to the oral appraisal interview. The oral appraisal interview is an assessment of the candidate’s experience and preparation for the position by an impartial panel of subject matter experts. Scores from the oral appraisal interview are typically weighted 100% towards the Eligibility List for the position. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on the oral panel interview to qualify for the Eligibility List.Practical Exam: For some recruitments, a practical exam may be administered. The practical exam is a supplemental examination/evaluation tool that is typically not scored or used for qualifying purposes.Eligibility List: Those attaining a qualifying score on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List for this position. Candidates on the Eligibility List are deemed qualified for the position and may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the hiring department to fill a vacancy in this position. For more information on Eligibility List requirements, please see Rule VIII of the City’s Civil Services Rules.Selection Interview: Candidates on the Eligibility List may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the Department to fill an immediate and/or anticipated vacancy in the position classification. A selection interview does not guarantee an offer of employment and the Department is not obligated to hire any candidate invited to a selection interview.Pre-Employment Process: Upon a conditional offer of employment, which requires the successful completion of a selection interview and recommendation to hire from the Department, candidates shall be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) work experience and education verification, and (5) professional reference check. Some position classifications may also require a comprehensive background check (e.g., POST Background) and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment.DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.