Maintenance Worker I - Parks And Recreation

Classification Description "Life can be this good!" If you are seeking a career in government where you can make a difference in the community and be part of a positive work culture that supports professional development, join the professional team at the City of Moorpark, the 3rd Safest City in California! We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package comprised of health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, CalPERS retirement, deferred compensation, annual leave bank, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and work/life balance. (See and review the benefits tab). Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is "Strive to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark." This position is open until filled and may close at any time. Early application is encouraged. The first review of applications will be on Monday, July 10, 2023. The Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This position receives immediate supervision from supervisory, management, or higher-level maintenance staff, and is not overtime exempt. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, work day, or hours for this position to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission. Essential Functions Essential Functions: What will you do?

• Maintain roadways by removing sand, gravel, and debris; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes, and catch basins.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties. Experience, Training, License/Certificate, Working Conditions Requirements: 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. Working Conditions Environmental 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 Conditions: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.
• Plant trees; install new planters. Qualifications What we expect you to have: Knowledge of the following:
• Maintain City facilities; repair drinking fountains; paint and repair restrooms as needed; repaint all surfaces as needed; remove graffiti; inspect security lighting, operate and maintain HVAC systems.
• Set up and take down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control.
• 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.
• Learn methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to the area of work assigned.
• Perform flood control; install storm drainpipes; dig ditches and backfill trenches and holes.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic first aid methods and techniques. Ability to:
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Maintain ball fields; disk and roll; install new ball field equipment; perform weed abatement.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Sand blast graffiti from City facilities and structures.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Safety rules when crossing streets.
• May perform custodial duties including cleaning restrooms and offices; maintain and clean floors; dust office machines; close buildings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to assigned supervisory or maintenance staff.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems; install, repair, and maintain water meters; read water meters in parks and other landscaped areas.
• Operate various maintenance equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Maintain streets, streetscapes, parks, City buildings or other City facilities.
• Maintain traffic signs; replace stop, parking, and street signs; perform street stenciling.
• Conduct playground inspections; backfill sand as needed; install new playground equipment; inspect and make report of playground equipment condition.
• Equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.