Public Service Maintenance Worker I/II

Level I:$4,043 - $5,160 Monthly Level II:$4,457 - $5,689 Monthly The City of Salinas is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the classification of Public Service Maintenance Worker I/II.The eligibility list created by this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the Street Maintenance Division and/or the Wastewater Division.Vacancies may be filled at Level I or Level II depending on candidate experience.Summary of Duties:May be assigned duties in the Street Maintenance Division or Wastewater Division of the Maintenance Services Department.Level I:Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of semi skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair or streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, or traffic systems.Level II:To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations or traffic systems.Distinguishing Characteristics:Level I:This is the entry-level class in the Public Service Maintenance Worker class series.Positions in this class will usually perform most of the duties required of Maintenance Workers II but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods.Work is directly supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern.Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise.Level II:This is the journey level in the class series.Positions in this class may be filled by advancement from the Public Service Maintenance Worker I class, or by an open process.When filled from the outside, applicants must possess prior experience in the construction and maintenance of street, sewer, traffic, or building-related facilities.Promotion from P.S.M.W.I to the P.S.M.W.II class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the II class and meet all of the qualification standards for the II class.All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.Duties will also require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to a specific assignment.Supervision Received and Exercised:Level I:Receives direct supervision from higher-level maintenance personnel.Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher-level maintenance personnel.New employees typically receive immediate supervision progressing to general supervision with training and experience.Exercises no supervision.Level II:Receives general supervision from higher-level maintenance personnel.Technical or functional supervision is also provided by higher-level maintenance personnel.Assignments may require that II level personnel provide technical supervision to Maintenance Worker I personnel.Essential Job Functions Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed Maintains inventory of traffic safety related supplies.Places and removes traffic safety devices and barricades as needed Applies herbicides in accordance with approved safety procedures Participates in and performs confined space entries Performs emergency and non-emergency duties related to public infrastructure maintenance work as required Performs related duties as assigned In addition to the functions listed above:WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION Performs street maintenance duties; operates construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, sweepers, skip loaders, paving and grinding equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks, gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels Uses concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operates a jackhammer; pours and finishes concrete, constructs concrete forms and performs rough carpentry work Applies traffic markings on streets, cross walks, parking lots and curbs Manufactures and installs traffic signs and removes signs no longer required Designs and manufactures special signs for municipal facilities Spreads asphalt in patching and repairing streets WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE WASTEWATER DIVISION Performs a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines and drainage channels Performs sewer maintenance duties; operates maintenance equipment and tools such as power tools, sewer maintenance equipment, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, compressor, power wench, boom truck, main and auxiliary pumps and related equipment and tools Reads and interprets maps of underground sewer and drainage systems Installs and repairs underground pipes; removes blockages from sewer and storm drain lines Cleans and maintains storm drainpipes and catch basins Inspects ditches, drain