Job Description
Salary : $54,492.00 - $71,280.00 Annually
Location : City of Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-54
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: 1/10/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Introduction THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Maintenance Worker III. There is currently one position available in the Parks Maintenance program of the Public Works Department.
This position will perform a variety of skilled maintenance work as a lead worker in the construction, maintenance and repair of City parks, landscapes, sports fields, playgrounds, irrigation systems and controllers and related work as required. May exercise technical and functional direction to crew members.
Examples of Duties The Maintenance Worker III oversees and participates in the more complex work of staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, and construction of various City facilities and structures including streets, signs, parks, roadsides, medians, water or sewer systems, docks and piers; installs and repairs water mains, lateral and transit water lines, and fire hydrants; tests new water lines; reads and interprets construction plans; installs sewer lines; installs 5/8" to 10" water meters; builds underground water meter vaults; operates a variety of tapping machines to make ¾" to 12" hot taps; performs skilled repairs to structures including plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry work; directs and controls traffic; ensures proper traffic control is set up; oversees and performs street cuts for excavation and replacement of new asphalt; removes and replaces concrete and asphalt; mixes, rakes and spreads asphalt; seals cracks and patches streets; performs pot hole patching and surface repairs; constructs forms; mixes and pours cement; finishes cement on curbs, gutters and sidewalks; designs and lays out street and intersection markings for painting; paints and stripes streets, curbs and parking lots; installs raised pavement markers; removes painted lines from streets; lays out construction of curbs, sidewalks and gutters; monitors and maintains roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris from streets; maintains parks, parkways, athletic fields, and medians; assembles, inspects, maintains and repairs playground equipment; builds and installs fences; operates gas torch to cut and weld metal; provides direction in irrigation systems projects; inspects and monitors operations of the irrigation systems; installs, maintains and repairs pipes valves and timers; programs controllers or timers; troubleshoots electrical problems; ensures systems operate efficiently and effectively; directs crews and participates in pruning trees and shrubs; removes tree stumps and roots; calculates amount of chemical needed for weed and pest control; applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizes grounds; maintains pertinent records; performs building maintenance and construction functions including new construction, framing, drywall and painting; oversees others and repairs pier decking and docks; replaces piling caps and cross beams; diagnoses electrical failures in lighting fixtures and repairs them; installs conduits for electrical services; operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, ten-wheelers, tractors, front end loaders, skip loaders, aerial boom trucks, backhoes, grader, paving machine, compressor, jack hammer, paint sprayer, sand-blaster, and concrete saw; reports needed mechanical repairs to supervisor; hauls equipment and materials to and from sites; installs, repairs and replaces street signs and posts; cleans and maintains existing signs; removes graffiti from City property; operates a street sweeper to clean streets and parking lots; maintains assigned vehicle; inspects vehicle to ensure safe operating condition; performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; maintains inventory of parts and supplies; cleans and maintains maintenance shop, tools, work space and equipment; responds to emergencies as needed; may perform after hours stand-by duties.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of : - Advanced methods and techniques of maintenance, construction and repair related to the area of work assigned.
- Principles of lead supervision and training.
- Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
- Methods and techniques of concrete finishing and repair.
- Methods and techniques of street maintenance, repair and asphalt overlay.
- Techniques of street striping and sign installation.
- Techniques of carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, and electrical maintenance and repair.
- Methods and techniques of irrigation systems design, installation and maintenance.
- Operational characteristics of water distribution and sewer systems.
- Tree care, pruning and maintenance.
- Geographic characteristics and street layout of the City.
- Principles and practices of maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to : - Oversee and participate in a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
- Lead, organize and review the work of staff.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Use and operate a variety of maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Operate assigned street sweeping vehicle.
- Read and understand street maps.
- Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools.
- Clean, maintain and repair assigned tools and equipment.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Experience : Three years of increasingly responsible maintenance, construction or repair experience.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License : Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
As a condition of continued employment: Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve months of hired date.
Working Conditions and Selection Process Environmental Conditions : Field environment, travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions, potentially hazardous chemicals or waste and infectious materials; work in or with water; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work in confined spaces, underground, on slippery or uneven surfaces and around heavy equipment.
Physical Conditions : Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, sitting, bending, or kneeling for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; operating motorized vehicles and equipment.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral exam, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related experience, education and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of one year.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE Oceanside City Employees' Association Benefit Summary The following is a highlight of benefits Retirement Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
- Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
- Survivor Continuation option
Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options
- Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
- Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
- Buy additional Military Service Credit
Health Insurance Medical/Vision: (90 Day Wait)
- Kaiser plan provided through Teamster Medical Trust. For more information please contact #877-214-8928
Dental: (First of the Month following hire)
- Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
- Delta Care USA (DHMO)
Pre-Tax Benefits Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
- Available to all members of your household
- 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
- Self-service support online or by phone
Disability and Life Insurances The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Voya premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:
- First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
- Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
- All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used
Long-Term Disability Insurance:
- After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability
Life and AD&D Insurance:
- 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life and AD&D
Voluntary Benefits Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya:
- Premiums are determined by age
- Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
- Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
- Dependent coverage up to $10,000
Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:
- Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
- Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $2,850
- Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000
Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square:
- 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $22,500 for 2023; over age 50 may contribute an additional $7,500
- Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $6,500; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000
Hyatt Legal
- Telephone and office consultations are avialable for an unlimited number fo personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.
GotZoom Student Loan Relief
- Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.
ScholarShare 529
- An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.
Tuition Reimbursement Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Leave Benefits Vacation:
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours
16 + years: 8.19
Maximum accrual:
- 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
- 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after
Holidays:
- New Years' Day
- Martin Luther King Jr Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
Sick Leave:
Accrual: 12 days per year
Max accrual: Unlimited
Annual Sick Leave Pay Off:
Each calendar year an employee may elect to receive a 50% payment in lieu of accrued sick leave provided such employee has used 3 work days (maximum of 36 hours) or less of sick leave during the calendar year and has a minimum of 100 hours in their sick leave bank prior to the cash out request.
Sick Leave pay off at separation:
- Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates
Bereavement Leave:
- Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
- Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval
Certification Pay The City will provide certification pay up to $0.87 per hour for employees utilizing designated certifications in the performance of their duties.
Bilingual and Notary Pay Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees
Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees
Uniforms The City will provide uniforms for any employee required by the City to wear such uniform in the course of their regular job duties.
Commercial Driver License The City will reimburse the application cost of Commercial Class A or B Driver License to full-time employees in certain classifications.
Safety Shoes The City will provide reimbursement up to $175 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Term of Compensation Plan Effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
01
Do you possess three years of increasingly responsible maintenance, construction or repair experience?
02
Do you possess the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade?
03
Describe your experience as a lead worker or supervisor. Please list the number of employees you supervised/lead and indicate the length of time in that position.
04
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have maintaining and renovating sports turf.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
05
Describe your experience in sports turf maintenance, including the use of fertilizers and aerification equipment. Include/describe any experience operating, inspecting and repairing irrigation systems. Please provide years of experience (To - From)
06
Please indicate the number of years of general maintenance and general carpentry experience you have.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
07
Please indicate the number of years of plumbing experience you have.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
08
Please indicate the number of years of experience constructing, repairing and painting which includes experience related to tables, fences, signs and small structures.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
09
Describe your experience in maintenance, construction and repair of parks and landscapes. Include the number of years of experience.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
10
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have inspecting and repairing playground equipment.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 or more years
11
Describe your experience with playground inspection and repair.
12
Which of the following certifications do you possess?
- QWEL Certification
- Qualified Applicator's Certification
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector
- None
13
CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
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