Job Details
Maintenance Worker/Senior Maintenance Worker (Parks)
2025-01-11 City of Arcata, CA Arcata,CA
Description:
Please view for complete list of duties.
Typical Qualifications and Requirements
Experience and Training
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:
Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal parks, playgrounds, facilities, structures and natural resource areas; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and concrete activities; safety equipment and work practices related to the work, including use of chemicals; proper operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment; basic mathematical computations; basic computer operations related to work; pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations; principles and practices of effective customer service, both in person and over the telephone.
Ability to: Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, repair, installation and monitoring of municipal parks, playgrounds, fields, public buildings and facilities, trails, instream structures, culverts, bridges and natural resource areas; operate, maintain, and transport a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment; read, understand and interpret a wide variety of technical and non-technical manuals, specifications and work orders; perform record keeping functions and data input; coordinate the work of assigned staff, work and volunteer groups; work independently without immediate supervision; physically perform frequent, heavy manual labor using safe work practices; operate computer devices using standard and customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City staff, departments, outside agencies, commercial vendors, and the general public.
Additional Information
Other Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in a field environment, traveling from site to site. Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting and standing for periods of time; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching and twisting; lifting, pushing, pulling; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and up to 150 pounds with assistance; working in cramped or restricted spaces; traversing rough/uneven terrain; climbing up to 45 feet; operating a motor vehicle; performing heavy physical labor on a sustained basis; working outside in all weather conditions.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City of Arcata employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATON:
The City of Arcata is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or on any other non-merit factors in its process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act reasonable efforts will be made during the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If special accommodations are necessary, please contact the Personnel Department (707-###-####) prior to the testing date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED.
The City of Arcata is proud to offer the following benefits:
Retirement:
CalPERS Program:
Medical:
The City currently pays the majority of the premium for employee and family for medical, dental, and vision. The current monthly employee contribution for employee + 2 or more is $537.00 for medical for the Anthem Blue Cross EPO 250 Plan OR $399.20 for the Anthem Blue Cross EPO 500 Plan; Contributions are lower for employee only and employee +1. The employee/dependent contribution is fully paid by the City for dental (Ameritas); and vision (VSP) coverage. City offers $300/mo. health insurance opt out option.
Note: There are specific requirements for continuing these medical coverages as a retiree.
Vacation:
Accrues at 8 hours per month upon employment and increases with time in service.
Sick Leave:
Accrues at 8 hours per month with no limit. 48 hours of Family Illness Leave are also allowed per year and are deducted from employee's accrued Sick Leave. This is not accruable.
Family Illness/Bereavement Leave:
An employee may be granted up to 48 hours per year family illness/bereavement leave with pay. This is not accruable.
Holidays:
The City provides 12 fixed holidays per year, in addition to 32 hours floating holidays.
Life Insurance:
The City pays the premium on a $50,000 term life insurance policy for eligible employees.
Longevity Pay:
Employee receives an additional 3% of base pay after 5 years of continuous service; an additional 3% after 10 years; and an additional 3% after 15 years.
Deferred Compensation:
One Deferred Compensation plan available; with City contribution upon employment and increases with time in service.
Other Benefits:
Other benefits include City-paid membership in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and eligible dependents; an education and training reimbursement program; optional participation in supplemental health coverages through AFLAC; optional participation in pre-tax Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care Assistance programs; Tobacco Cessation and Adoption incentive plans; and free bus service on all routes operated by Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) for employee and immediate family members.
Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no warranty of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. This section must be completed. Applications may be rejected if you write, "see resume", "see attached" or anything similar.
02
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with operation and maintenance of a variety of hand tools, small power tools, string trimmers and mowers. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
03
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with parks maintenance duties, such as planting and maintaining lawns, planting, shrubs, trees; and maintaining sports play fields. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
04
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with installation and maintenance of parks related water drainage and irrigation lines. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
05
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with minor carpentry/construction. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
06
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with minor electrical and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
07
This position involves frequent public interaction. Please describe your experience working with the general public and community service organizations.
08
During the initial training period of approximately 6 - 12 months the employee will work Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. After completion of the training period, the schedule will change to either Sunday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. Are you available and willing to work these schedules, as well as nights, on-call, overtime, and other days and/or times as may be necessary? Note: Assignment to these shifts is at the City's discretion and may rotate or change during an individual's employment.
Required Question
Salary : $41,770.84 - $58,688.10 Annually
Location : Arcata, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 242500012
Department: Environmental Services
Division: Community Services
Opening Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Maintenance Worker: $41,770.84 - $53,311.36/annually
Senior Maintenance Worker: $45,983.67 - $58,688.10/annually
GREAT BENEFITS, including the City currently pays the majority of the premium for employee and family for medical. The employee and dependent contribution is fully paid by the City for dental and vision coverages. City offers $300/month health insurance opt out option. See more in the "Benefits" tab.
We offer opportunity for entry level applicants to advance to senior level and we welcome all senior level applicants to submit an application as well.
Under the general supervision of higher level staff, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the construction, maintenance, repair, installation and monitoring of City parks, facilities, and natural resource areas; and performs other related duties as assigned. This position will work primarily in the City's Parks division.
Examples of Duties
- Performs park construction, maintenance, and repair activities
- Constructs, maintains and repairs recreational trails, trail markers, fences, rails, signs, gates, access roads, bridges, benches, interpretive displays and other components of the City's natural resource, recreational and open space areas.
- Performs land stewardship functions, including revegetation, habitat enhancement, timber stand improvements, storm water infrastructure maintenance and repair, litter abatement, and watershed restoration work in marsh and creek areas; maintains drainage channels, weirs, aerators, ponds and creeks.
- Performs minor building and facility repairs; performs minor concrete construction and repair activities.
- Performs vegetation management activities; maintains drainage channels, tidelands, wetlands and creeks.
- Operates, maintains, and transports a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
- May provide technical and functional supervision to new or seasonal employees, volunteer groups, contracted work crews, or other assigned staff.
- Coordinates with law enforcement staff to ensure compliance with the City's rules of use in parks, facilities, and natural resource areas; provides information to the public relating to the proper use of these areas; responds to complaints and answers questions from the public; responds to nuisance abatement calls.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Please view for complete list of duties.
Typical Qualifications and Requirements
Experience and Training
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:
- Maintenance Worker and Senior Maintenance Worker: Equivalent to graduation from high school.
- Maintenance Worker: At least one (1) year experience and/or training in the construction, maintenance, repair, installation and monitoring of public parks, facilities, or natural resource areas.
- Senior Maintenance Worker: Satisfactory demonstration of at least two (2) years experience independently performing the duties of Maintenance Worker, and the ability to perform the specific tasks established for promotion to the position.
Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal parks, playgrounds, facilities, structures and natural resource areas; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and concrete activities; safety equipment and work practices related to the work, including use of chemicals; proper operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment; basic mathematical computations; basic computer operations related to work; pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations; principles and practices of effective customer service, both in person and over the telephone.
Ability to: Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, repair, installation and monitoring of municipal parks, playgrounds, fields, public buildings and facilities, trails, instream structures, culverts, bridges and natural resource areas; operate, maintain, and transport a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment; read, understand and interpret a wide variety of technical and non-technical manuals, specifications and work orders; perform record keeping functions and data input; coordinate the work of assigned staff, work and volunteer groups; work independently without immediate supervision; physically perform frequent, heavy manual labor using safe work practices; operate computer devices using standard and customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City staff, departments, outside agencies, commercial vendors, and the general public.
Additional Information
Other Requirements:
- Possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.
- May be required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License.
- A commitment to understand and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Must be willing and available to work extended and/or varying hours as necessary, including nights, weekends, on-call and responding to emergency calls as needed.
- Other certificates or licenses specific to functional area of assignment may be required.
- Where a license is required after hire, the City will sponsor and train the selected candidate.
Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in a field environment, traveling from site to site. Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting and standing for periods of time; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching and twisting; lifting, pushing, pulling; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and up to 150 pounds with assistance; working in cramped or restricted spaces; traversing rough/uneven terrain; climbing up to 45 feet; operating a motor vehicle; performing heavy physical labor on a sustained basis; working outside in all weather conditions.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City of Arcata employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATON:
The City of Arcata is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability or on any other non-merit factors in its process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act reasonable efforts will be made during the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If special accommodations are necessary, please contact the Personnel Department (707-###-####) prior to the testing date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
- In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States.
- All potential City employees must complete a required pre-employment physical examination, receive DOJ fingerprint clearance, and have a satisfactory driving record (if required to drive for city business).
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED.
The City of Arcata is proud to offer the following benefits:
Retirement:
CalPERS Program:
- 2% @ 55 for "CLASSIC" members. Currently, employees pay 8% (7% member rate and 1% of employer rate).**
- 2% @ 62 for "NEW" members. Currently, employees pay 7.75% member rate (subject to actuary change annually).
Medical:
The City currently pays the majority of the premium for employee and family for medical, dental, and vision. The current monthly employee contribution for employee + 2 or more is $537.00 for medical for the Anthem Blue Cross EPO 250 Plan OR $399.20 for the Anthem Blue Cross EPO 500 Plan; Contributions are lower for employee only and employee +1. The employee/dependent contribution is fully paid by the City for dental (Ameritas); and vision (VSP) coverage. City offers $300/mo. health insurance opt out option.
Note: There are specific requirements for continuing these medical coverages as a retiree.
Vacation:
Accrues at 8 hours per month upon employment and increases with time in service.
Sick Leave:
Accrues at 8 hours per month with no limit. 48 hours of Family Illness Leave are also allowed per year and are deducted from employee's accrued Sick Leave. This is not accruable.
Family Illness/Bereavement Leave:
An employee may be granted up to 48 hours per year family illness/bereavement leave with pay. This is not accruable.
Holidays:
The City provides 12 fixed holidays per year, in addition to 32 hours floating holidays.
Life Insurance:
The City pays the premium on a $50,000 term life insurance policy for eligible employees.
Longevity Pay:
Employee receives an additional 3% of base pay after 5 years of continuous service; an additional 3% after 10 years; and an additional 3% after 15 years.
Deferred Compensation:
One Deferred Compensation plan available; with City contribution upon employment and increases with time in service.
Other Benefits:
Other benefits include City-paid membership in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and eligible dependents; an education and training reimbursement program; optional participation in supplemental health coverages through AFLAC; optional participation in pre-tax Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care Assistance programs; Tobacco Cessation and Adoption incentive plans; and free bus service on all routes operated by Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) for employee and immediate family members.
Although benefits have been reported as accurately as possible, there has been no warranty of complete benefit summary intended. All information provided is subject to the actual terms of the legal documents that control benefit programs.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. This section must be completed. Applications may be rejected if you write, "see resume", "see attached" or anything similar.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with operation and maintenance of a variety of hand tools, small power tools, string trimmers and mowers. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
03
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with parks maintenance duties, such as planting and maintaining lawns, planting, shrubs, trees; and maintaining sports play fields. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
04
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with installation and maintenance of parks related water drainage and irrigation lines. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
05
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with minor carpentry/construction. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
06
Please describe your experience, as it relates to this position, with minor electrical and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs. Include employer name, your title, and length of time doing the work.
07
This position involves frequent public interaction. Please describe your experience working with the general public and community service organizations.
08
During the initial training period of approximately 6 - 12 months the employee will work Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. After completion of the training period, the schedule will change to either Sunday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. Are you available and willing to work these schedules, as well as nights, on-call, overtime, and other days and/or times as may be necessary? Note: Assignment to these shifts is at the City's discretion and may rotate or change during an individual's employment.
- Yes
- No
Required Question