Maintenance Worker - Entry

The Position
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of City streets, parks, trees, street lights, traffic signals, traffic signs, pavement markings, buildings and mobile equipment. The Department is also responsible for the San Leandro Shoreline Recreation Area, the maintenance of the San Leandro Marina, the Bay Trail and the shoreline marshlands.
The Eligible List established from this recruitment will be used to fill current Maintenance Worker Entry vacancies and any future vacancies that may occur within the City, while the list remains active. Employment Lists shall remain in effect for one year, unless terminated or exhausted.
Definition: Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in connection with cleaning, maintenance, and repair of streets, parks, equipment, public buildings and related City facilities and related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry level general maintenance classification in the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents typically learn on the job, using a variety of tools.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Exercises no supervision. Receives general supervision from a section supervisor; receives lead direction from higher level staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Follows all safety rules and protocols included in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; takes appropriate action as required to identify and correct safety hazards and report safety concerns to his/her supervisor;
• For detailed information about the job classification, visit Maintenance Worker - Entry.
• Cleans restrooms and other City facilities and replaces supplies and equipment as needed;
• Works independently or as a part of a crew involved with construction, maintenance and repair of City facilities involving paving, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, painting, electrical and/or mechanical equipment;
• Removes trash/debris from parks, streets or other City facilities; and
• Performs minor maintenance and operates motorized equipment, power and hand tools; and performs more complex duties for training purposes;

Qualifications
To be considered, an applicant must have the required experience, training, education, knowledge and abilities as stated below.
Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED).
Experience: Six months of general maintenance experience.
Licenses/certifications/other requirements: Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; travel to attend meetings, seminars and conferences; and perform field work. Classification requires the possession and continued maintenance of a valid class "C" California driver's license for operating a motor vehicle.
Additional Information
Wondering what to expect during the recruitment process? Please visit the City's Job Opportunities page for additional information.
Deadline to apply:July 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.Review of submissions:ongoingPanel interviews weighted at 100%:Tentatively scheduled for the week of August 14, 2023Department-level interviews:To be determinedJob Offer:Selected candidate(s) will receive a conditional job offer.
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodation or Veteran's preference, please visit the City's employment FAQ's page.
For current benefits information, please refer to the Benefits Program page located under the Human Resources Department on the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org. You will find a comprehensive Summary of Employee Benefits & Contract Provisions. Benefits are listed by bargaining group. Additional information may also be found in the Memorandum of Understanding for the respective bargaining group.
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Maintenance Worker - Entry position. Responses to the questionnaire will be used to better assess qualifications to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see application or see resume."

• I understand

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What is your general maintenance experience, including public works maintenance and repair work?

• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience
• None or no experience
• More than one (1) year
• Up to six (6) months experience

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What is your experience operating power/hand tools?

• Six (6) months to on e (1) year experience
• Up to six (6) months experience
• More than one (1) year
• None or no experience

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Describe any special job skills and experience you possess which would be of value to the City in performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
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Are you physically able and willing to frequently bend, lift, carry, push and pull during the daily performance of job duties; regularly lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry 75 pounds?

• No
• Yes

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.

• I agree

Required Question
Agency City of San Leandro
Address 835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, California, 94577
Phone 510-577-3396
Website http://www.sanleandro.org