What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I (Part-Time) position at City of Cupertino?
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
The City of Cupertino currently has job opportunities for Maintenance Worker I – Part Time Non- Benefited. There are currently vacancies in the Trees and Right-Of-Way Division. These positions are part-time, temporary, non-benefited, at will, and limited to 995 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule may be limited to 20 hours per week.
Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including trees and shrubs maintenance, trail maintenance, planting and removing trees; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power-driven equipment; and performs related work as assigned.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direct or general supervision from the Maintenance Lead Worker or the Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.
Class Characteristics
This is the entry-level class in the public works maintenance series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the 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.
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
When performing the trees and right of way maintenance assignment:
Performs maintenance of trees and shrubs, including pruning branches and removing trees safely and efficiently.
Performs construction and maintenance of right of way hardscapes and irrigation systems.
Operates various power tree equipment, including but not limited to aerial tree trucks, power pruners, chain saws, chippers, blowers, traffic control equipment and related equipment as required.
Performs the installation and maintenance of median improvements, planting and trimming of trees.
Perform a wide variety of skilled tasks involving the use of power equipment and hand tools in the areas of grounds maintenance, irrigation system installation and maintenance, tree / shrub trimming maintenance and traffic control.
Receives and responds to requests from other City Departments, City staff, and the general public for emergency clean-up, including requests to remove debris, garbage, glass, and other materials from accident sites and other areas
Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
When performing all assignments:
Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of construction systems and facilities.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Participates in emergency Public Works repairs and maintenance including work in other sections of the Department.
Follows department policies and procedures related to assigned duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
Basic mathematics.
Safe driving rules and practices.
Basic computer software related to work.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.
Ability to:
Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair. Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience is desirable in construction, maintenance of trees and shrubs, trail maintenance, and planting and removing trees.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
Employees may interact with challenging staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Application and Selection Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources. THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process.
Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection.
Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino, or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.
Additional Information
The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Cupertino currently has job opportunities for Maintenance Worker I – Part Time Non- Benefited. There are currently vacancies in the Trees and Right-Of-Way Division. These positions are part-time, temporary, non-benefited, at will, and limited to 995 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule may be limited to 20 hours per week.
Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including trees and shrubs maintenance, trail maintenance, planting and removing trees; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power-driven equipment; and performs related work as assigned.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direct or general supervision from the Maintenance Lead Worker or the Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.
Class Characteristics
This is the entry-level class in the public works maintenance series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the 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.
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
When performing the trees and right of way maintenance assignment:
Performs maintenance of trees and shrubs, including pruning branches and removing trees safely and efficiently.
Performs construction and maintenance of right of way hardscapes and irrigation systems.
Operates various power tree equipment, including but not limited to aerial tree trucks, power pruners, chain saws, chippers, blowers, traffic control equipment and related equipment as required.
Performs the installation and maintenance of median improvements, planting and trimming of trees.
Perform a wide variety of skilled tasks involving the use of power equipment and hand tools in the areas of grounds maintenance, irrigation system installation and maintenance, tree / shrub trimming maintenance and traffic control.
Receives and responds to requests from other City Departments, City staff, and the general public for emergency clean-up, including requests to remove debris, garbage, glass, and other materials from accident sites and other areas
Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
When performing all assignments:
Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of construction systems and facilities.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Participates in emergency Public Works repairs and maintenance including work in other sections of the Department.
Follows department policies and procedures related to assigned duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
Basic mathematics.
Safe driving rules and practices.
Basic computer software related to work.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.
Ability to:
Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair. Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience is desirable in construction, maintenance of trees and shrubs, trail maintenance, and planting and removing trees.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
Employees may interact with challenging staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Application and Selection Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources. THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process.
Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection.
Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino, or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.
Additional Information
The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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