City of Richmond, CA
Maintenance Lead Worker (Open)
City of Richmond, CA, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Introduction
The City of Richmond is building a team and want you to be a part of it! Our Public Works Department is seeking to fill a current Maintenance Lead Worker vacancy in the Parks and Landscaping Division. The Maintenance Lead Worker works with and directs a work crew of equipment operators, unskilled casual help, and maintenance workers doing construction and/or maintenance on streets, sewers, parks, rights-of-way, landscaping, and other public works facilities; may operate heavy equipment; may perform heavy manual labor tasks; and does other related work as required.
Annual salary
for this classification is as high as $91,420.56 with an additional approved Cost of Living Adjustment of 4% on 1/1/2025. Additionally, City-paid benefits include
medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more!
All benefit information can be found in our
Benefits Summary .
Position Description and Duties
The Maintenance Lead Worker perform the functions of guiding, checking, correcting, and reporting on the work of a crew while working with them. Incumbents are expected to handle minor operational problems. The Maintenance Lead Worker may be expected to spend some part of their time in the operation of heavy equipment, working in confined spaces, and heavy manual labor tasks requiring the strength and the stamina to work standing up for long periods of time, and to lift heavy objects such as manhole covers and bags of concrete. This class differs from the next supervisor level in that the Maintenance Lead Worker lacks disciplinary authority and other full-supervisory powers and responsibilities.The ideal candidate:
Has experience leading municipal landscape maintenance work that includes urban parks, open space, trails, medians, roadsides, urban forestry, and other vegetated areas.
Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes brought on by dynamic weather conditions, resource constraints, and other factors.
Understands technical concepts such as playground safety, irrigation systems, soil health, integrated pest management, and ball field safety.
Is a leader in ensuring safe work practices in every action including the documentation and abatement of park hazards, the implementation of work zone traffic control, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment.
Leads the work of a crew operating construction equipment and performing a variety of maintenance and construction work of streets, sewers, storm drains, street signs, parks, trees, rights-of-way, landscaping, and other public works facilities.
Leads work crews of volunteers, court assignees, and City staff performing specialized maintenance work such as traffic striping, landscaping maintenance, asphalt concrete placement, storm and sanitary sewers installations, sewer televising and cleaning, and adjustment and minor maintenance of equipment.
Assigns crew members specific tasks, directs and trains crew members in their performance of their duties, and ensures that all safety standards are followed.
Operates with at least elementary skill and within safe tolerance, large heavy construction equipment such as loaders and truck-mounted equipment and equipment required in cleaning and repairing sewers; lays sewer pipes; reads and interprets grade stakes, sewer amps, and plans; cleans, flushes, and opens stopped sewers; and performs tests on sewers.
Installs new and replacement drainage and sanitary lines; cuts, threads, and joins pipes; shapes side walls and bottom of tunnels or open trenches to conform to specific dimensions and grades; and repairs and installs manholes, including removing and replacing manhole covers as necessary.
Maintains work records including but not limited to work schedules, work measurement, tracking and material usage reports, purchasing reports, work orders, safety reports, and training records.
Issues notices of sewer violation to property owner.
Cleans and disinfects residences as a result of sewer stoppages.
Reads sewer maps, grade stakes, and construction drawings to determine the location of sewer line sand manholes.
Schedules work areas as directed, oversees quality control, and ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Answers questions from the public and staff, investigates complaints, manages and problem-solves minor operational issues, and refers major problems to supervisory personnel.
Assists supervisor in managing inventory, submits requisitions and orders supplies, and requests approval to purchase equipment.
Provides reports to department management, and documents employee attendance.
Participates in customer service-related tasks by phone or email to respond to and address citizens’ issues or concerns.
Collects, removes, and transports garbage and illegal debris from around the City and per code enforcement.
Responds to and coordinates work requests with residents and other departments; participates in review of construction plans.
Conducts traffic safety and directs the flow of traffic by utilizing traffic cones, barricades, safety signs, etc.
May be requested to work evenings and weekends.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as in maintenance, construction, and heavy equipment operation
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement. Depending on assignment, California Class “A” or Class “B” driver’s license is required at date of appointment, with airbrakes endorsement
COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementThe City’s
policy
is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:
Hand, power, and pneumatic tools, materials and supplies used in the maintenance, repair and construction of public works facilities
Maintenance and basic construction methods
Safe work practices relating to the use of power tools, heavy equipment, and construction vehicles
Rules and regulations for the safe operation and maintenance of associated equipment, tools, and machinery
Appropriate traffic safety regulations
Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for each work assignment
Routes and geographical areas of the City
Industry and Cal/OSHA standards
Tools and materials used in sewer construction, repair, and sewer maintenance
Personnel attendance rules and regulations
Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
Policies and practices to abate unhoused encampments
Skill in:
Leadership
Organization and planning
Problem solving
Customer service
Ability to:
Lead and train personnel in the proper and safe operation of equipment
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making
Follow written and oral instructions
Delegate and prioritize work assignments
Maintain accurate records
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Additional Information
Application and Selection ProcessTo Apply:
Interested individuals must
apply online
by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.Qualifying Phase:
All
completed
applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.Examination Phase:
The most suitable qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview panel to assess a candidate's job-related knowledge, ability to follow instructions, and other areas as they pertain to the position. A score of 70% or better is required for placement on the Employment List. A candidate's rank on the Employment List will then be determined solely by their passing score. (Weighted 100%).Employment Eligibility List:
A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.
About the City of RichmondThe City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
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The City of Richmond is building a team and want you to be a part of it! Our Public Works Department is seeking to fill a current Maintenance Lead Worker vacancy in the Parks and Landscaping Division. The Maintenance Lead Worker works with and directs a work crew of equipment operators, unskilled casual help, and maintenance workers doing construction and/or maintenance on streets, sewers, parks, rights-of-way, landscaping, and other public works facilities; may operate heavy equipment; may perform heavy manual labor tasks; and does other related work as required.
Annual salary
for this classification is as high as $91,420.56 with an additional approved Cost of Living Adjustment of 4% on 1/1/2025. Additionally, City-paid benefits include
medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more!
All benefit information can be found in our
Benefits Summary .
Position Description and Duties
The Maintenance Lead Worker perform the functions of guiding, checking, correcting, and reporting on the work of a crew while working with them. Incumbents are expected to handle minor operational problems. The Maintenance Lead Worker may be expected to spend some part of their time in the operation of heavy equipment, working in confined spaces, and heavy manual labor tasks requiring the strength and the stamina to work standing up for long periods of time, and to lift heavy objects such as manhole covers and bags of concrete. This class differs from the next supervisor level in that the Maintenance Lead Worker lacks disciplinary authority and other full-supervisory powers and responsibilities.The ideal candidate:
Has experience leading municipal landscape maintenance work that includes urban parks, open space, trails, medians, roadsides, urban forestry, and other vegetated areas.
Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes brought on by dynamic weather conditions, resource constraints, and other factors.
Understands technical concepts such as playground safety, irrigation systems, soil health, integrated pest management, and ball field safety.
Is a leader in ensuring safe work practices in every action including the documentation and abatement of park hazards, the implementation of work zone traffic control, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment.
Leads the work of a crew operating construction equipment and performing a variety of maintenance and construction work of streets, sewers, storm drains, street signs, parks, trees, rights-of-way, landscaping, and other public works facilities.
Leads work crews of volunteers, court assignees, and City staff performing specialized maintenance work such as traffic striping, landscaping maintenance, asphalt concrete placement, storm and sanitary sewers installations, sewer televising and cleaning, and adjustment and minor maintenance of equipment.
Assigns crew members specific tasks, directs and trains crew members in their performance of their duties, and ensures that all safety standards are followed.
Operates with at least elementary skill and within safe tolerance, large heavy construction equipment such as loaders and truck-mounted equipment and equipment required in cleaning and repairing sewers; lays sewer pipes; reads and interprets grade stakes, sewer amps, and plans; cleans, flushes, and opens stopped sewers; and performs tests on sewers.
Installs new and replacement drainage and sanitary lines; cuts, threads, and joins pipes; shapes side walls and bottom of tunnels or open trenches to conform to specific dimensions and grades; and repairs and installs manholes, including removing and replacing manhole covers as necessary.
Maintains work records including but not limited to work schedules, work measurement, tracking and material usage reports, purchasing reports, work orders, safety reports, and training records.
Issues notices of sewer violation to property owner.
Cleans and disinfects residences as a result of sewer stoppages.
Reads sewer maps, grade stakes, and construction drawings to determine the location of sewer line sand manholes.
Schedules work areas as directed, oversees quality control, and ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Answers questions from the public and staff, investigates complaints, manages and problem-solves minor operational issues, and refers major problems to supervisory personnel.
Assists supervisor in managing inventory, submits requisitions and orders supplies, and requests approval to purchase equipment.
Provides reports to department management, and documents employee attendance.
Participates in customer service-related tasks by phone or email to respond to and address citizens’ issues or concerns.
Collects, removes, and transports garbage and illegal debris from around the City and per code enforcement.
Responds to and coordinates work requests with residents and other departments; participates in review of construction plans.
Conducts traffic safety and directs the flow of traffic by utilizing traffic cones, barricades, safety signs, etc.
May be requested to work evenings and weekends.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as in maintenance, construction, and heavy equipment operation
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement. Depending on assignment, California Class “A” or Class “B” driver’s license is required at date of appointment, with airbrakes endorsement
COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementThe City’s
policy
is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:
Hand, power, and pneumatic tools, materials and supplies used in the maintenance, repair and construction of public works facilities
Maintenance and basic construction methods
Safe work practices relating to the use of power tools, heavy equipment, and construction vehicles
Rules and regulations for the safe operation and maintenance of associated equipment, tools, and machinery
Appropriate traffic safety regulations
Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for each work assignment
Routes and geographical areas of the City
Industry and Cal/OSHA standards
Tools and materials used in sewer construction, repair, and sewer maintenance
Personnel attendance rules and regulations
Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software
Policies and practices to abate unhoused encampments
Skill in:
Leadership
Organization and planning
Problem solving
Customer service
Ability to:
Lead and train personnel in the proper and safe operation of equipment
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making
Follow written and oral instructions
Delegate and prioritize work assignments
Maintain accurate records
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Additional Information
Application and Selection ProcessTo Apply:
Interested individuals must
apply online
by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.Qualifying Phase:
All
completed
applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.Examination Phase:
The most suitable qualified candidates will be invited to an oral interview panel to assess a candidate's job-related knowledge, ability to follow instructions, and other areas as they pertain to the position. A score of 70% or better is required for placement on the Employment List. A candidate's rank on the Employment List will then be determined solely by their passing score. (Weighted 100%).Employment Eligibility List:
A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.
About the City of RichmondThe City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
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