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Form of workApplications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until position is filled with a first date of Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Apply early!This position may close at any time without notice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit application materials as soon as possible.
Effective 6/24/2023: $3,054 - $3,846 Monthly
Effective 6/22/2024: $3,207 - $4,039 Monthly
The City of Buena Park is looking for a Maintenance Helper in the Public Works Water Services Division. The Maintenance Helper position is an entry-level position with on-the-job training in a variety of skills such as parks maintenance, construction, landscape, medians and facilities. If you are a hard working team player who is enthusiastic about learning a new trade, APPLY NOW!
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under close supervision, performs basic unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, monitoring, and repair of city streets, buildings, parks, parkways, landscaped areas, medians, and facilities; and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Maintenance Helper performs assigned maintenance tasks in support of daily activities. As compared with the Maintenance Worker, the Maintenance Helper receives greater supervision, performs tasks of lesser difficulty, and operates power equipment on a limited basis. The Senior Maintenance Helper is differentiated from the Maintenance Helper in that it can perform more tasks independently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.
All Operations
- Maintains a safe work environment ensuring all jobs and tasks are performed in a safe manner by following established operating practices and safety procedures.
- Maintains and conducts minor repairs of buildings, grounds, and equipment; performs minor mechanical, carpentry, painting, and electrical work, as assigned.
- Loads and unloads tools and supplies; picks up and hauls away debris; places and removes traffic control signs, cones, and road delineators, as needed.
- Operates pick up trucks, service vehicles, and small mowers; uses hand and power tools at worksites.
- Assists with traffic control setup and take down.
- Sweeps and cleans work areas.
- Completes basic work records and attends job and safety meetings.
- Assists in setting up and breaking down equipment and areas for special events.
- Assists with miscellaneous customer service requests including delivery of delinquent door tag reminder notices.
- Assists in the installation and repair of water mains, service lines, and fire hydrants.
- May check sewer flow levels; flushes and clears sanitary sewer collection lines by operating a snake and using established procedures.
- May inspect manholes for cracks, holes, water infiltration, root intrusion, and defectives.
- Assists in the installation and repair of water meters and clears meter areas of excess water, weeds, and debris.
- May Operate hand and power tools, including a jackhammer, concrete cutter, and oxygen testing equipment.
- May assist in making basic plumbing repairs.
- Assists with other emergency repairs and maintenance tasks.
- May assist in confined space entries.
- May read residential, commercial, and construction site water meters.
- May answer basic inquiries from customers regarding water system and/or sewer maintenance procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Knowledge of:
General maintenance and repair methods and techniques; equipment operation procedures and proper use of hand and power tools; safety rules and practices pertaining to maintenance and construction work; effective customer service techniques.
Ability to:
Learn and effectively perform maintenance and repair tasks given position assignment; operate small-scale equipment and power and hand tools in performing maintenance work; perform assigned maintenance tasks and follow proper safety rules and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and management; understand and carry out oral or written instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach above and below shoulder level with hands and arms. The position primarily works in field settings. The employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee is expected to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, and crawl, depending upon work tasks, and to lift up to 50 pounds given materials moved and tools used or move heavier objects with the assistance of co-workers or mechanized devices.
Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee must be able to follow policies and procedures; use basic math; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact with city staff, management, contractors, vendors, and the public.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The employee constantly works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, moisture and wetness as well as mechanical and electrical hazards, and applied chemicals. The employee is subject to loud construction noise in particular areas such as power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment. The employee may work in vaults and underground storage chambers. The employee must be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.
High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Six months of general maintenance and custodial experience involving parks, landscaping, medians, and/or buildings and facilities is desirable. Experience within a specified field related to the position is highly desirable.
Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.buenapark.com/hr as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.
The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
Employment Type: Full-Time (Benefited)
