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City Of Albany Public Works Department Maintenance Worker Ii

Under general supervision (Maintenance Worker II), performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work in the completion of public works activities and operations including in the areas of streets, storm drainage and sewer systems, parks, landscaped areas, grounds, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and tools; operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; and performs related work as assigned.

Examples of duties include:

Streets, Sewer and Storm Drainage Systems

Performs sewer and storm drain maintenance including: surveillance, flushing, rodding, and cleaning; operates hand and power tools, and light and heavy construction equipment; paints traffic lanes, markers and curbs; paints by hand and operates power paint spraying equipment; understands the fundamentals of signage; operates pressure washing and steam cleaning equipment; maintains, inspects, and repairs signs; performs graffiti removal; operates sign pole installation equipment; operates power street sweeping equipment.

Building Maintenance

Performs repairs to the exterior of buildings such as painting and roof repair; performs repairs to the interior systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, floor coverings, painting, heating, air conditioning, appliances, locks, and security systems; provides emergency custodial services, pest control, and graffiti removal; installs cabinets and new doors; performs building formwork; reconstructs interior walls.

Parks, Landscaping, Grounds

Performs mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, pest control, planting, and cleaning of lawns, trees, plants, and parks; cuts up and removes fallen tree branches and trees; removes and disposes of trash and litter; maintains and repairs park equipment and irrigation systems, including time clocks and programming of irrigation controllers; operates small trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, forklifts, ride-on mowers, walk-behind mowing equipment, weed eaters, edgers, and similar power equipment; utilizes a variety of tools and related mechanical equipment.

Vehicles and Equipment

Operates and performs basic maintenance and repair to vehicles and equipment, as required. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints. Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

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:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
• Four (4) years of direct work experience in general construction, street maintenance, grounds keeping, building trades, sewer, and/or related field.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written and/or practical examination.