Maintenance Worker I, II, Or III (Parks)

The City of Moorpark's Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department has an employment opportunity for one, full-time, Competitive Service position of Maintenance Worker I, II, or III depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected. Maintenance Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in maintenance work at the City's parks, streetscapes, parkways or other facilities, including the cleaning, repair, maintenance and/or construction of irrigation systems, landscaping, lighting systems, sports facilities, playgrounds, and buildings. These positions are not overtime exempt. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day or hours for these positions to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission.
This position will remain open until filled. First review of application is Monday, 1/25/2021. Early application submission is encouraged.

Maintenance Worker I-$16.04 to $21.57 per hour: This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the absence of directly related experience and requiring training to complete the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Receives immediate supervision from supervisory, management or higher-level maintenance staff.
Maintenance Worker II-$19.54 to $26.28 per hour: This is the journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker III by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees in this class may have only limited related work experience. Receives immediate supervision from supervisory, management or higher-level maintenance staff.
Maintenance Worker III-$21.57 to $29.01 per hour: This is the advanced journey level class within the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the most difficult maintenance tasks. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the II level, or when filled from the outside, applicants must have prior experience. Receives general supervision from supervisory, management or higher-level maintenance staff. May exercise lead worker supervision over lower-level maintenance staff, temporary staff, administer contracts and monitor performance.
Essential Functions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain streets, streetscapes, parks, City buildings or other City facilities.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to assigned supervisory or maintenance staff.
• Maintain roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes and catch basins.
• Operate various maintenance equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems; install, repair, and maintain water meters; read water meters in parks and other landscaped areas.
• Conduct playground inspections; backfill sand as needed; install new playground equipment; inspect and make report of playground equipment condition.
• Maintain ball fields; disk and roll; install new ball field equipment; perform weed abatement.
• Maintain City facilities; repair drinking fountains; paint and repair restrooms as needed; repaint all surfaces as needed; remove graffiti; check park telephone operation; inspect security lighting, operate and maintain HVAC systems.
• Construct forms, pour and finish cement on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, alleys and other related areas.
• Perform flood control; install storm drainpipes; dig ditches and backfill trenches and holes.
• Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete, and asphalt surfaces; perform hot patching and sealing on surfaces; shovel and rake asphalt.
• Set up and take down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control.
• Maintain traffic signs; replace stop, parking, and street signs; perform street stenciling.
• Sand blast graffiti from City facilities and structures.
• May perform custodial duties including cleaning restrooms and offices; maintain and clean floors; dust office machines; close buildings.
• Plant trees; install new planters.
• May perform crossing guard duties to escort children and adults across the street in a safe manner after verifying visually and audibly that it is safe to enter the intersection.

Marginal Functions:

• Respond to public inquires in a courteous manner.
• Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications: Knowledge of:

• Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Safety rules when crossing streets.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Learn methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Learn to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Experience, Training, License/Certificate, Working Conditions: Experience/Training/Working Conditions:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Maintenance Worker I:Experience: One year of experience performing maintenance work is desirable. Training: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Maintenance Worker II:In addition to the qualifications for Maintenance Worker I: Experience: One year of related experience performing maintenance work is desirable. Training: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Maintenance Worker III:In addition to the qualifications for Maintenance Worker I and II: Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned; principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned; operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner. Experience: Two years of related experience performing maintenance work. Training: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Within twelve (12) months of employment, the employee shall obtain and thereafter continuously maintain one or more of the following licenses or certificates, based on department and specific assignments, as determined by the City Manager: Limited Backflow Prevention Device Tester (Ventura County Environmental Health Department); Qualified Playground Inspector (National Playground Safety Institute); and Class A or B California Driver's License.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Field environment; frequent exposure to outside atmospheric conditions; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases or other atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, eyes or skin; work around moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools or machinery; work in high, exposed places; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; travel to various locations; operating motorized vehicles; medium to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; climbing; balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near and far acuity; depth perception.
The additional essential functions for performance of crossing guard duties include repetitive light lifting of a "Stop" sign in a raised position above the head with either arm; clear vision of 20/40 minimum with no color blindness; hearing sufficient to discern approaching vehicles, children, adults, or other moving objects across a frequency range from 500 hertz (Hz) to 3,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid; frequent stepping up and down from a curb; ability to walk a minimum of 70 feet within 12 seconds; and ability to grasp and restrain children from moving into an unsafe area.