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The City of Sebastopol is seeking a maintenance team member with a passion for maintaining infrastructure, equipment, streets, and roads – is it YOU?
We are now accepting applications for a
MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Salary: $33.27 - $40.44 Hourly
$5,766 – $7,009 Monthly
Plus an outstanding benefits package
Deadline to apply: Monday, September 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm
The City of Sebastopol is seeking an engaging, problem-solving, and ethical professional who is detail-focused and well-versed in equipment operation, wastewater systems, and asphalt maintenance.
The Maintenance Worker II position works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent operating light and moderately heavy, power-driven equipment, performing a variety of semiskilled or skilled manual tasks, and doing specialized skilled jobs as required. This position involves proven competency in equipment operation, water and sewer infrastructure repairs, and asphalt and concrete applications. City employees are expected to work equally well with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.
This is the journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. The Maintenance Worker II classification is distinguished from Maintenance Worker I in that the latter classification is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series and serves as an introduction to Public Works water and utility maintenance, whereas the Maintenance Worker II requires demonstrated competency in the areas of equipment operation, water and sewer infrastructure repairs and maintenance and asphalt and concrete applications. At this time, we are only seeking a Maintenance Worker II.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to operate light and moderately heavy, power-driven equipment and have previous experience with equipment operation, water and sewer infrastructure repairs, and asphalt and concrete applications. The candidate should demonstrate independence in their work while also being a reliable team player. Excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to maintaining a high safety standard and detail orientation in all tasks are also critical for success in this role.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Typical job duties include but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operate light and moderately heavy, power-driven equipment, including loader, backhoe, and dump truck in the construction.
Maintenance and repair of City streets, water and sewer services or in other public works maintenance activities.
Clean and repair water and sewer lines and mains as necessary.
Excavate trenches for the installation of water and sewer lines.
Paint street markings; install street signs, fire hydrants and water meter services, water mains, valves and hydrant laterals.
Perform minor plumbing and electrical repair and installation work as necessary.
Maintain and repair City public buildings.
Perform asphalt and concrete repairs, litter abatement and vegetation removal.
Operate power tools as necessary to assist in the above tasks.
Respond to emergency after-hours calls.
Participate in the required standby coverage rotation. *
Perform other maintenance and repair duties as assigned.
*The Maintenance Worker II position is included in the required standby coverage rotation and must be available to respond to call outs for service within 30 minutes while on standby duty.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Possession of a High School diploma or equivalency such as a general education degree (GED) or High School Equivalency certificate.
Experience: One (1) to Two (2) years related experience and/or training.
License and Certifications:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Possession of a Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance certification within two years of appointment.
Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator certification is highly desirable but not required.
Completion of Storm Water Best Management Practice Municipal course is highly desirable but not required.
Benefits
BENEFITS OVERVIEW: The City of Sebastopol provides an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes the following: Choice of Kaiser or REMIF Anthem Blue Cross Health Insurance for employee and dependents.
- Choice of Kaiser or REMIF Anthem Blue Cross Health Ins. for employee and dependents
- Employer contributes 100% Kaiser premium. Employee pays premium difference for Blue Cross
- Payment in Lieu of Health Care Premiums: For an employee who can provide the City with proof of medical insurance and who chooses not to participate in the City
- sponsored medical insurance plan, the City agrees to pay an in-lieu
- Employer contributes 100% Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life Ins. - $50,000 for employee. Increased coverage may be purchased by employee.
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Ins. - 60% of salary for employee. Benefit is non- taxable income.
- PERS Pension Plan: 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members (hired after 01/01/13) or 2% @ 55 for Classic Members (transferred from another agency within 6 months). Uniform Allowance is not PERSable income for PEPRA members.
- Deferred Compensation Plans.
- Worker’s Compensation benefits.
- Vacation, and Sick Leave accrual benefits. 15 Holidays. Funeral, Medical, Family & Personal Leave.
- Payroll Direct Deposit.
- Overtime Pay, Standby Pay and Weekly Standby Pay depends on job classification.
- Longevity Pay granted after completion of 5 years at 2%, and 2% increment every 5 years to 25+ year at 10% max.
- $1,000.00 annual Uniform Reimbursement for Public Works personnel.
- Mileage Allowance & Business Travel expense reimbursement.
- All benefits apply to full-time personnel.
- Please refer to your Comprehensive Master Personnel Resolution and SEIU MOU for a comprehensive list of benefits and services. https://www.ci.sebastopol.ca.us/City-Government/Departments-Services/Administrative-Services-Department/Employee-Benefits
Special Instructions
SELECTION PROCESS:
Each candidate’s background will be evaluated based on the information submitted. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to the next phase in the recruitment process, which may include an oral panel interview and/or practical exercise. Only the names of the most qualified candidates who pass the initial selection process will be submitted to the City for consideration for final selection.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a Letter of Interest and a focused resume detailing their recent experience and demonstrated career accomplishments relevant to this position along with their completed application and supplemental questions to CalOpps.org. https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sebastopol All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.
Deadline to apply: Monday, September 2, 2024, at 11:59 PM
The City of Sebastopol is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Additional inquiries about the position or candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise Danielle Oliveira from Muchmore Than Consulting danielle@muchmorethanconsulting.org.
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