General Maintenance Worker|Street Maintenance Worker (DOQ) for the City of Walnut Creek Apply
Are you interested in being of service to the local community? Are you looking for year-round workwith excellent benefits for you and your family? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and develop a wide range of skills? Are you interested in working in the maintenance and repair of City streets, sidewalks , and storm drains ? If you answered yes to any of these, the City of Walnut Creek may have a job for you!
The City of Walnut Creek is seeking to fill openings in the Streets Maintenance Division and to develop a list for future openings.
Candidates may be hired at either the General Maintenance Worker or Street Maintenance Worker level, depending on qualifications.
Apply online at: https://bit.ly/GMW-SMW-WalnutCrk
Candidates hired at the General Maintenance Worker levelmaybe promoted to Street Maintenance Workerupon successful completion of a structured internal training program.
Individuals who work in this division take part in a flexible schedule, which includes starting at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.
Regional Government Services and its staff are recruiting on behalf of the City of Walnut Creek.
The Position
General Maintenance Worker - $ 30 . 21 - $3 6 . 40 /Hour
Performs various tasks in the maintenance and repair of City streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter and storm drains; and performs related work as required . Newly hired incumbents will be given on-the-job training to become eligible for promotion to Street Maintenance Worker.
Street Maintenance Worker - $3 3 . 44 - $ 40 .3 1 /Hour
P erforms journey-level work in the construction, maintenance, repair, sweeping, and cleaning of City streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, rights-of-way, and similar facilities; and performs related work as required . Additionally, newly hired incumbents will be provided with on-the-job training to obtain their Class A Drivers license.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
Be accountable, ethical, self-motivated, friendly, adaptable, and comfortable both working independentlyand in a team.
Be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to perform the job functions in a constantly changing environment.
Havedemonstratedability to install,maintain, and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces.
Be experienced in operating various construction, maintenance, and heavy motorized equipment and tools used in street maintenance work.
Interact tactfully, effectively, courteously, and concisely with people contacted during normal work hours.
COMPETENCIES
Adaptability and Flexibility-Shifts gears comfortably.
Attention to Detail-Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy.
Communication-Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writing.
Customer Service-Maintains on-going client relationships.
Inclusiveness-Respects and values working in a diverse environment.
Initiative-Assesses and initiates things independently.
Interpersonal Relations and Skills-Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
Problem Solving-Sees and defines problems and implements solutions.
Reliability and Commitment-Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability in one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, and aspectsof one's work.
Safety-Works tocomply withsafety regulations and helps to promote safety consciousness and well-being.
Teamwork-Works collaboratively with others to achieve a goal.
Time Management and Organization-Plans and executes plans for events, tasks, and processes in an efficient manner.
About the City
Mission:
The city, working in partnership with the community, is committed to enhancing our quality of life by promoting:
A positive environment where people can live, work, and play.
A vibrant local economy to enhance and sustain long-term fiscal stability.
A progressive workplace where dedicated employees can make a difference.
Vision:
A balanced community meetingtomorrowsneeds while protecting the quality and character that the city values today. The city strives toaccomplishthis by:
Enhancing the quality of community living, providing:
A safe, attractive community
Protected natural resources and qualityneighborhoods
Diverse cultural and recreational opportunities
Desirable balance of opportunities for living, working, and playing
Responsive and user-friendly City services
Housing to meet diverse communityneeds
Programs and services that meet communityneeds
Safe streets and efficient transportation systems
Reliable and effective infrastructure
Citizens engaged in actively shaping the Citys collectivefuture
Promoting a vibrant local economy, including:
A spirit of partnership with the community
A thriving, first-class and varied regional businesscenter
A safe, accessible, and attractive physical environment
Being an employer of choice by:
Creating an exciting, fulfilling, and accountable work environment
Supporting creativity, innovation, and risk taking
Promoting learning and growth opportunities
Attracting andretainingemployees who are committed to excellence andservice
Actively recognizing and appreciating individual contributions
Values:
Thecityaspires to achieve their mission and vision by incorporating those values that help the community to realize their highest potential, emphasizing:
Respect
Integrity
Excellence
Teamwork
Creativity
See Job Descriptions at:
General Maintenance Worker: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walnutcreek/classspecs/106669?keywords=Maintenance&pagetype=classSpecifications
Street Maintenance Worker
As described below; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the job description.
General Maintenance Worker
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school
Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks,curband gutter.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Drivers License anda good drivingrecord isrequired.
Employeesare required toperform after-hours emergency work,callouts, and weekend work as needed.
Street Maintenance Worker
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school
Experience:
A minimum of two years of experience in street construction, maintenance, and/or repair work.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Drivers License anda good drivingrecord isrequired.
Possession of, or ability to obtain during the probationary period, a valid Class A California Drivers License anda good drivingrecord isrequired.
Confined space entry certification, safety in work zones and flagging certification, and forklift certification may also berequired.
Employeesare required toperform after-hours emergency work, callouts, and weekend work as needed.
Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.?
Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system. ?
All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is February 11 , 202 4 , at 11:59 PM PST.
Apply online at: https://bit.ly/GMW-SMW-WalnutCrk
Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
February 21, 2024 - Remote Screen Interview via Zoom for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Street Maintenance Worker
February 22, 2024 Practical Exam onsite at the City of Walnut Creek for b est qualified candidates for both the Street Maintenance Worker and General Main tenance Worker.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Appraisal Process ( Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.
Application Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
Only those candidates whose skills and abilities best meet the needs of the City will be invited to continue to the next step.
Remote Screen Interview Exam (100%) Candidates who pass the appraisal process will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position . The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform tentatively scheduled forFebruary 21, 2024.
Practical Skills Assessment (Pass/Fail) A Practical Skills Assessment will be used to evaluate candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position . The Practical Skills Assessment will be conducted onsite at the City of Walnut Creek and is scheduled forFebruary 22, 2024.
Successful candidates will be submitted to the City of Walnut Creek for further consideration.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to kharapan@rgs.ca.gov .
Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Walnut Creek are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by mailing kharapan@rgs.ca.gov .
The City of Walnut Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
