Maintenance Technician I/Ii (Parks & Streets)

Summary

Maintenance Technician I: $3,830 - $4,655 per month

Maintenance Technician II: $4,227 - $5,138 per month

Testing dates:

Written/Practical Exam: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Oral Interview: Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Maintenance Technician in our Public Works Department, Parks and Streets Divisions. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual or semi-skilled duties related to construction, maintenance and repair of City facilities including streets, traffic signal control devices, City lakes and open spaces, building maintenance, and parks landscape installation and maintenance; operates light power equipment; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

These classifications are progressively staffed with the Maintenance Trainee as the entry level position. Maintenance Technician I incumbents are eligible to progress to the II level after 12 months of successful performance and upon completion of the department training plan. As employees progress into the higher level classification, they are expected to work more independently and at a higher level.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

General Functions:

Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction, landscape, and maintenance work, including low voltage electrical, painting, street patching, and curb repair.

Operates hand and portable power tools.

Operates motor-driven equipment and trucks on streets, highways and over terrain.

Participates and may lead a crew in assigned work projects.

Uses chemicals and/or other supplies.

Maintains simple records.

Retrieves abandoned shopping carts.

Performs litter prevention and debris removal.

Uses computer for work reporting and information access.

Cleans, maintains and stores equipment.

Reads and interprets directions and sketches.

Performs vacation and temporary relief as necessary.

Performs related work as required.

Parks Maintenance Functions:

Prepares soil for planting and transplanting.

Plants, waters, cultivates, fertilizes, rakes, and cares for lawns and ground with hand tools and light power equipment.

Sprays for pest and weed control using non-restricted chemicals and products.

Trims shrubs and hedges.

Mows lawns, fields or street medians.

Cleans and maintains rest rooms and park structures.

Assists in installation and repair of irrigation systems, fencing and lighting.

Sets up safety devices for trimming crew and may act as flag person.

Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as water trucks, riding lawn mowers, tanker trucks and large trailers.

Installs and repairs lawn sprinkler system, ball field fencing and pool facilities.

Lines out ball fields.

Operates a chipper, chain saw or tractor mower.

Checks chlorine and pH levels and performs minor maintenance of pools.

Tree Worker Functions:

Climbs trees using climbing equipment or works from bucket of an aerial lift truck boom to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning, limb removal, or line clearing.

Establishes safe work zones and adheres to safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment.

Directs the work of the immediate support crew in a safe and effective manner.

Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders, or other tools and equipment.

Keeps records of work performed, including damage to property.

Assists in the training and supervision of lower level staff.

Maintains tree maintenance equipment.

Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding tree maintenance work and explains City tree policies.

Street Maintenance Functions:

Patches streets and assists in paving streets and alleys.

Constructs and repairs curbs and gutters by excavating with pneumatic and hand tools, building forms, mixing, placing and finishing concrete.

Places traffic control and warning signs and monitors traffic flow.

Fabricates and installs street and traffic control signs.

Paints street lines, crosswalks, and curbs using spray tank, street striper and brush.

Places preformed plastic pavement markings and applies raised pavement markers.

Cleans, maintains and stores painting equipment.

Cleans storm drains, drainage ditches and culverts.

Operates street sweeper.

Performs tree trimming duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics of electrical systems and internal components.

Principles, practices, techniques, tools, and materials used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical or electronic systems and equipment.

Principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems.

Operating characteristics and application of electrical test equipment.

Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and calibrating electric and electronic systems and components.

Preventive and corrective maintenance techniques.

Use and maintenance of a variety of power and hand tools.

Precautions necessary for working with electricity.

Blueprint and symbol identification.

Basic principles of mathematics.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.

Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety, California Electrical Code, the National Electric Code, and Cal/OSHA safety rules, regulations, and other safe work practices

Ability to:

Perform a variety of installation, repair, and maintenance duties on electrical equipment and systems.

Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic malfunctions.

Operate a variety of electrical testing, maintenance, repair, and installation equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Use electrical test equipment.

Operate hand and power tools competently and safely.

Operate and maintain a computerized traffic control system and keep accurate and detailed records.

Handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision.

Maintain required work logs, records, and related operational and maintenance data.

Prepare clear and concise written reports.

Perform accurate mathematical calculations.

Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, electrical diagrams and schematics, manufacturer instructions, and directions.

Perform assigned work in accordance with appropriate safety practices and regulations.

Operate office equipment including computers.

Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Requirements

Maintenance Technician I/II

Education/Training:

Graduation from the 12th grade or equivalent.

Maintenance Technician I

Experience:

Equivalent to 12 months (full-time equivalent) experience performing general maintenance, including at least six months (full-time equivalent) manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools.

Maintenance Technician II

Experience:

Upon successful completion of the training plan established by the department and at least 12 months (full-time equivalent) with the City of Escondido at the Maintenance Technician I level, incumbents are eligible to progress to Maintenance Technician II.

License, Certificate or Other Requirements:

Incumbents must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of application. Incumbents assigned to Streets or Parks Maintenance must obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within six months of hire into the position.

A Commercial driver's license with a tank endorsement may be required of some positions. Incumbents must be willing to work mandatory overtime when required; may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as required in emergency situations.

Tree Worker Function (in addition to above):

Certified Tree Worker Certificate (ISA) and Certified Line Clearance certificate are highly desirable.

Special Requirements:

Safety regulations prohibit incumbents from wearing contact lenses when working with certain chemicals. Incumbents in positions requiring use of a respirator are prohibited from wearing beards or other facial hair which prevents a proper respirator fit.

In addition to the above, essential functions of all positions require the following physical, environmental and communication demands. Specific position requirements may vary.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site.

The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.

Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.

Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment.

After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify.

The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria:

• Served in the U.S. armed forces

• Received an honorable discharge

• Did not retire from military service

• Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.

Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does notqualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living.

Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.

EOEThe City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.