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CITY OF EL CERRITO INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE WORKER - JOURNEY (FULL TIME) Salary: $3,706 - $4,505 CITY WIDE PROMOTIONAL ONLY Closing Date: July 15, 2015, 4:00 p.m. This Promotional Opportunity is only available to current full-time and permanent part-time employees who have completed the probationary period in their current classification. THE POSITION Maintenance Workers – Journey Level perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works and parks facilities. All positions assigned to this class require the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical and vehicular equipment with the appropriate licenses or certificates. Receives general supervision from the Maintenance Services Supervisor, and functional or technical direction from Maintenance Services Leadworker. May exercise functional or technical supervision over less experienced Maintenance staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Operate construction and maintenance equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, and storm drains; install traffic cones and barricades around work areas to insure safety of workers and public; spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets; use concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operate jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work. Maintain landscaped areas, recreation and play areas, street islands and medians; rake leaves, clean walks, fields, courts and other facilities; perform general grounds cleaning; plant and maintain trees, flowers, and shrubs; assist in the maintenance of sprinklers and irrigation equipment; operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the street and park maintenance and repair; operate light and medium sized construction and power equipment; repair storm drains, catch basins and storm drain pipes; perform work in emergency situations as required. A complete class specification is available at www.el-cerrito.org or K:\General\Job Descriptions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Uses and purposes of general construction tools and light equipment; safe work practices; methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of public works and parks facilities. Ability to: Perform skilled maintenance, construction and repair work; operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, hand tools, and power tools in a safe and effective manner; work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision; read and interpret basic maps and blueprints; assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe use of tools and equipment; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the ---PAGE BREAK--- course of work, including other city staff and the public; respond to emergency and after hours calls; maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Experience and Training 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: Experience: Some work experience in heavy labor is highly desirable; one year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Maintenance Worker - Entry level in the City of El Cerrito. Training: Formal or informal education at a level which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job. Additional specialized training in heavy construction methods is highly desirable. License/Certificates/Other Requirements: Possess, or the ability to obtain by date of hire, a valid Class C California Driver's license is a continuing requirement of this position. APPLICATION PROCESS An employment application, accompanied by Supplemental Questionnaire, must be submitted to the Human Resources Division no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2015. EVALUATION & SELECTION PROCESS The evaluation and selection process will consist of review of supplemental questionnaire, oral assessment panel, and supplemental screening and/or test that shall be deemed appropriate by the City. Those persons deemed to be best qualified by the interview panel will have their names placed on an employment list which will be used by the department for final interviews and appointment. Position Designation: SEIU (represented) Position Status: Civil Service (non-exempt) LAST DATE TO APPLY: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 4:00 p.m. DRUG, ALCOHOL AND SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY It is an objective of the City of El Cerrito to achieve a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace. Any applicant for City employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the abuse of alcohol and drugs is inconsistent with the special trust placed in public employees. Smoking in the workplace is inconsistent with the health, safety and comfort of employees and the public. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, sexual preference, marital status or political affiliation except where dictated by requirements of the job. In accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office, prior to 4:00 p.m. of the final filing date: Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. Information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice. OPEN: July 1, 2015 CLOSES: July 15, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Supplemental Questionnaire Maintenance Worker Date: Page 1 of 2 Please read the job announcement for the position of Maintenance Worker carefully before completing this questionnaire. NOTE: This supplemental questionnaire must be completed to be considered for the position. Expires: Class: A B C Please review the experience in Questions 1-4 below. If you answer yes to any of the questions, please list your employer, the position you held, the length of time you held the position and briefly list your job duties performed. Experience Employer Position Months/ Years Job Duties 1. Have you ever worked for a maintenance or landscaping company? Yes No 2. Have you ever held a job as a driver of trucks or maintenance equipment? Yes No 3. Have you ever worked as a member of a crew? Yes No 4. Have you ever worked as a crew leader or directed the work of others? Yes No ---PAGE BREAK--- Supplemental Questionnaire Maintenance Worker Date: Page 2 of 2 5. In the table below, check your skill level for tools and equipment you have used on the job. Tools and Equipment No Experience Infrequent Experience Moderate Experience Skilled Experience Power tools (Please List) Welding equipment Landscaping maintenance equipment Hand tools (Non-power) Street repair equipment 6. Indicate your experience and/or training in the following areas. Check the box that applies to each type of work. Type of Work Informal Training or Experience at Home Up to 1 Year Experience at the Basic Skill Level 2 Years Experience at the Moderate Level 3 Years Experience with a Variety of Tasks Construction work/Manual labor Fabrication/Assembly work Quality control/Inspection Irrigation repair Operating forklifts or heavy equipment Operating dump trucks, bucket trucks, backhoe or other medium to heavy duty vehicles Equipment maintenance or repair Customer service Can you perform the essential duties of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No Please Note: A limitation may not be disqualifying. If a special accommodation is needed during any stage of the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division (510) 215-4315 prior to the final filing date Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. AFFIRMATION: The information I have provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my experience is subject to verification with past employers and that this form will be used to assess my qualifications for this position, and falsification of any information may result in my disqualification from employment. Signature: SIGN