PLEASE NOTE:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class B California driver's license is required prior to appointment. Possession of a Water Distribution Grade I certificate issued by the State of California is REQUIRED.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, learns to perform and performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Maintenance Worker I/II series, including maintenance and construction work in one or more Public Works operations; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Maintenance Worker II
The Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance series independently performing the full scope of assigned duties. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Maintenance Worker III in that the latter performs the more complex maintenance assignments and performs lead worker functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Maintenance Worker II
Receives general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor. Incumbents may also receive lead direction from a Maintenance Worker III. May exercise functional or technical training supervision over lower level workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

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  Incumbent may be assigned to perform maintenance, repair, construction, operation, and installation work in all streets and sewers, landscapes, parks, water, and building maintenance functions.
• Streets and Sewers: Breaks, removes, crack seals, hydropatches, and repairs surfaces; digs, shovels, hauls, loads, and unloads materials; operates jack hammers, tampers, pavement breakers, and other hand and power tools; rolls and irons asphalt; operates trucks, backhoes, aerial lifts, and other construction vehicles and equipment; assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs; performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp installation and repair; installs, maintains, and repairs pathway lights; installs shoring and trench plates; monitors underground service alert (USA's) and marks when necessary; sweeps streets and sidewalks; cleans stormdrains and ditches; hydro flushes and rods; repairs and installs sewer collection lines and pumps; mows roadsides.
• Water: Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution system; digs, shovels, hauls, loads, and unloads materials; operates jackhammers, asphalt and concrete saws, pipe threaders, and other hand and power tools; inspects for and repairs leaks in meters and lines; inspects water reservoirs and monitors water system pressure; maintains and adjusts control valves and treatment processes; operates pipe and leak detecting equipment; notifies customers of problems or disruptions of water service; monitors USA's and marks when necessary; checks pump stations and records flows; flushes and flow tests hydrants; collects water samples for testing; reads meters on an assigned route and records readings; rereads meters as necessary and investigates unusual readings and customer complaints; identifies and replaces faulty water meters when required.
• Buildings, Grounds and Parks: Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in building and facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and painting; performs general cleaning of buildings, facilities, and grounds; repairs and installs electrical outlets, fixtures, switches, and wiring; performs interior and exterior painting and staining; stocks paper supplies and other supplies as needed; mows, edges, and weeds landscaped areas; plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; assists in the installation of new park areas; maintains and upgrades all City parks, pathways, and landscape areas; repairs and installs landscape irrigation systems; assists in the application of herbicides and pesticides; inspects facilities, grounds, and park play equipment for conditions needing repair and maintenance; may coordinate work with contract service providers.
• Assists other Public Works maintenance crews when required; performs cement work, installation of bricks and pavers, minor carpentry, tree trimming, and traffic control; operates trucks and other maintenance and construction equipment; maintains and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects; assists with City sponsored functions; responds to after-hours call-outs as assigned.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Maintenance Worker II. Typically, an incumbent would possess the equivalent of:

Maintenance Worker II:
In addition to the above, one year of experience in construction and maintenance of streets, water distribution, sewer collection, parks, or facilities equivalent to that of a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Grover Beach.

License/Certificate/Special Requirements:

Employees in this job class are required be able to respond to emergencies during off hours, weekends, and holidays, and must reside within a 30-minute response time distance from the
City Corporation Yard at 1150 Farroll Road in Grover Beach within three months of employment. Employees on Standby Duty must be able to respond by radio or telephone to the City Emergency Dispatcher within 10 minutes of the initial call or contact.

Maintenance Worker II:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class B California driver's license is required prior to appointment. Possession of a Water Distribution Grade I certificate issued by the State of California is required; possession of a Water Treatment Grade I certificate is desirable. Employees holding Class B California driver's licenses are subject to DOT-mandated random drug & alcohol testing.

Knowledge of:

Practices, techniques, and materials used in maintenance, construction, mechanics, and repair of streets, lighting, traffic signs and markings, buildings, parks, grounds, sewer collection system, and water treatment and distribution facilities; operational characteristics of standard construction and maintenance tools and equipment; practices and procedures used in weed abatement; safety requirements for operation of trucks and other equipment; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; methods and techniques for record keeping; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Perform maintenance, repair, and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, and stormdrains; operate a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction; operate hand and power tools competently and safely; perform heavy manual labor; respond to after-hours call-outs as assigned; reside within a 30-minute response time of City Corporation Yard within three months of employment; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to:

Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance equipment, tools, and materials.