The following information was provided by The City of Laguna Beach
The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I in our Public Works and Utilities Department’s Street Maintenance Division. This position reports to an assigned Lead Worker or Supervisor. Assists skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers in their activities and performs related work as required. Ideal candidate will have prior street maintenance experience.
Schedule: The anticipated regular schedule for this position will be Thursday through Monday (includes Saturday and Sunday), 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. This position may be required to be a part of the After-Hours Response Team (standby) and receive calls for emergency service and may be required to respond during non-scheduled work hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends.
Apply now to be part of the next review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the next review on January 8, 2025.
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Maintenance Worker I. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Works as a member of a street maintenance team/crew
Services public trash and recycling receptacles, including transport and disposal
Assists with street maintenance activities such as asphalt repair, concrete repair, street or sidewalk cleaning, storm drain cleaning, painting, and sign installation
Performs heavy manual labor tasks, as assigned
Removes litter and debris from the public right-of-way
Removes illegal signage from the public right-of-way
Restocks and washes facilities using chemical sanitizing agents
Learns to use and uses various tools and equipment required in the performance of duties
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment
The position may be rotated among the various divisions of the department.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: At least two (2) years of general maintenance or repair work; or equivalent experience with the City as a Maintenance Worker. Maintenance work experience in the field of Public Works or Buildings and Facilities Maintenance is highly desirable. Municipal government experience is also desirable.
License/Certificate Requirements: A valid California Class B driver’s license with tank vehicle endorsement is required to be completed within the probationary period. Must not have an automatic transmission restriction or an air brake restriction. The incumbent must be able to provide a DMV printout.
In compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the City’s policy on random testing for controlled substances and alcohol for commercially licensed drivers, candidates for this position who are commercially licensed are required to pass a drug test prior to placement in the position. All employees working in this position, who are subject to maintaining a commercial driver’s license for the performance of duties, will be enrolled as participants in the City’s Random Testing Program for Controlled Substances and Alcohol.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications. Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on January 8, 2025. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-Placement Process: The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, a pre-placement physical and drug test, educational and employment verification, and reference check(s).
Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.
Note: Candidates interested in applying for these roles should submit online applications and can then send their resume to BusinessSolutions@ocworkforcesolutions.com. For WIOA participants interested in applying for these roles, please have their case managers send their resume to BusinessSolutions@ocworkforcesolutions.com upon completion of an online application. The BSU team will send the resume directly to the recruiters
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please call (714) 480-6500. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922 or 711. Please call 72 hours in advance to allow the OC Workforce Solutions Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this program.
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