What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I position at City of San Jose?
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility. Additionally, the City offers a wide array of Benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!
To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.Maintenance Worker I responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Landscape: The responsibilities of these positions include performing labor in the planting, cultivating, trimming, removing, watering, and spraying of lawns, plants and other vegetation, Picks-up garbage and litter around the City facilities and auxiliary area, Installs and repairs sprinkler lines and irrigation systems, Performs other related duties as assigned.
Facility Maintenance: Participates in, or performs, a variety of semi-skilled tasks such as cleaning catch basins and plugged sewers; repairing and unplugging sewer laterals, mains and storm drains; repairing and replacing water lines; Cleans and lubricates machinery, engines, and equipment using steam and solvents, works alongside facility maintenance crews to performs other related duties as assigned.
These positions require grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and carrying objects 50 pounds or heavier to complete the described job duties; Standing and walking are performed intermittently.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations including:
Technical knowledge and experience in the following maintenance fields: Landscape, and Sewer Maintenance Demonstrates knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance fields listed above as well as preventive maintenance procedures and safety practices.
Knowledge and application of safety practices and procedures in equipment maintenance work.
Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
Multi-Tasking: Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Physical Requirements:
The following is a general statement for the classification. Individual positions may have additional or different physical/environmental elements.
Possess ability to:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility. Additionally, the City offers a wide array of Benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!
To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.Maintenance Worker I responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Landscape: The responsibilities of these positions include performing labor in the planting, cultivating, trimming, removing, watering, and spraying of lawns, plants and other vegetation, Picks-up garbage and litter around the City facilities and auxiliary area, Installs and repairs sprinkler lines and irrigation systems, Performs other related duties as assigned.
Facility Maintenance: Participates in, or performs, a variety of semi-skilled tasks such as cleaning catch basins and plugged sewers; repairing and unplugging sewer laterals, mains and storm drains; repairing and replacing water lines; Cleans and lubricates machinery, engines, and equipment using steam and solvents, works alongside facility maintenance crews to performs other related duties as assigned.
These positions require grasping, reaching, bending, pulling, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and carrying objects 50 pounds or heavier to complete the described job duties; Standing and walking are performed intermittently.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency certificate)
Experience: one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, athletic fields, or public facilities.
Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)
Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations including:
Technical knowledge and experience in the following maintenance fields: Landscape, and Sewer Maintenance Demonstrates knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance fields listed above as well as preventive maintenance procedures and safety practices.
Knowledge and application of safety practices and procedures in equipment maintenance work.
Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
Multi-Tasking: Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Physical Requirements:
The following is a general statement for the classification. Individual positions may have additional or different physical/environmental elements.
Possess ability to:
- Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements;
- Communicate in person and over the telephone or radio;
- Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers and the?public.
- Operate, access, enter, and retrieve data using standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer or tablet;
- Read printed materials and a computer screen;
- Be exposed to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
- Maintain strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical?work;
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment;
- Identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb/descend ladders;
- Operate, inspect, and repair varied hand and power tools and construction equipment;
- Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites;
- Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov.
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