General Maintenance Worker|Street Maintenance Worker (DOQ) Apply
Position Description
Are you interested in being of service to the local community? Are you looking for year-round work with 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.
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
Street Maintenance Worker - $33.44 - $40.31/Hour
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Be accountable, ethical, self-motivated, friendly, adaptable, and comfortable both working independently and in a team.
- Be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to perform the job functions in a constantly changing environment.
- Have demonstrated ability 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
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 aspects of one's work.
Safety-Works to comply with safety 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
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 meeting tomorrows needs while protecting the quality and character that the city values today. The city strives to accomplish this by:
Enhancing the quality of community living, providing:
- A safe, attractive community
- Protected natural resources and quality neighborhoods
- Diverse cultural and recreational opportunities
- Desirable balance of opportunities for living, working, and playing
- Responsive and user-friendly City services
- Housing to meet diverse community needs
- Programs and services that meet community needs
- Safe streets and efficient transportation systems
- Reliable and effective infrastructure
- Citizens engaged in actively shaping the Citys collective future
Promoting a vibrant local economy, including:
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A spirit of partnership with the community - A thriving, first-class and varied regional business center
- 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 and retaining employees who are committed to excellence and service
- Actively recognizing and appreciating individual contributions
Values:
The city aspires 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
Representative Duties
Street Maintenance Worker
Qualifications Guidelines
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, curb and gutter.
Special Requirements
- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Drivers License and a good driving record is required.
- Employees are required to perform 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 and a good driving record is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain during the probationary period, a valid Class A California Drivers License and a good driving record is required.
- Confined space entry certification, safety in work zones and flagging certification, and forklift certification may also be required.
- Employees are required to perform after-hours emergency work, callouts, and weekend work as needed.
Supplemental Information
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, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.
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 best qualified candidates for both the Street Maintenance Worker and General Maintenance 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 for February 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 for February 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.
The City of Walnut Creek provides a generous benefit package to employees in the General Employees Unit. A summary of key benefits for full-time and part-time employees is listed below. More information can be found on the benefit page of the City's website and in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the General Employees Unit.
Full-Time Employees:
Health Benefits Choice of Kaiser or Blue Shield HMO or HDHP health insurance plans with generous City contribution.
Dental and Vision Plans Family coverage fully paid by the City.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Individual coverage fully paid by the City.
- or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA)
401(a) Money Purchase Plan with annual City contribution of $1,200. Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan. The City participates in the Medicare Program but does not participate in Social Security or the State Disability program.
Paid Leave and Holidays General Leave accrues at the rate of 20 days the first year and progresses to 30 days at twenty-five years of service. There are twelve paid holidays per year.
Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.
Part-Time Employees:
Health Benefits Choice of Kaiser HMO or Blue Shield HMO health insurance plans with a City contribution.
Retirement Program CalPERS 2% at 60 retirement plan OR for new employees hired after 1/1/2013 the benefit formula applicable under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Employee contribution: 7%*.
- or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA)
401(a) Money Purchase Plan with prorated City contribution. Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan is available. The City participates in the Medicare Program but does not participate in Social Security or the State Disability program.
Paid Leave and Holidays Prorated for part-time employees.
Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.
Additional Benefits Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Program, Commute Alternative Program and others.
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