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City of Dixon

Maintenance Worker I/II

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$45,186 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

The City of Dixon is looking to fill two full-time positions for a Maintenance Worker I/II in the Public Works Department and to create an eligibility list for future use. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the City's parks, buildings, streets, storm drain ponds and related facilities; to perform related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of uses and purposes of general construction and maintenance tools, materials and equipment; safe working practices. Ability to learn semi-skilled and skilled tasks involving the maintenance and repair of public works facilities; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain a safe working environment; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course work; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Education & Experience:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
None required; experience performing repair and maintenance tasks related to assignment is highly desirable.
Other Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License within 30 days of appointment and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Pesticide Applicator's Certification based on assignment.
MAINTENANCE WORKER II
In addition to the qualifications for a
Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of the safe operation of a variety of power and construction equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, loaders and related equipment; tools, methods and materials used in street and storm drain, parks, and building repair and maintenance. Ability to independently perform semi-skilled and skilled duties related to the maintenance and repair of public works facilities; maintain records; safely operate hand and construction tools and equipment.
Education & Experience:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to Maintenance Worker I or Utilities Maintenance Worker I in the City of Dixon.
Other Requirements:
In addition to the Other Requirements listed for a Maintenance Worker I, some positions may require the ability to obtain a Class B or A Driver's License within one year, as designated by management.
Exam Process:
A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience may participate in an exam process (pass/fail) and then an interview process (weighted 100%). The most qualified candidates from this process will be placed on an employment eligibility list.
Note:
the examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.
Employment Processing:
Those selected will be subject to a pre-employment medical and Live Scan. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and legal right to work in the United States.
Veteran's Preference Points:
Veteran's Preference points will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed as a PDF attachment at the time of application. The City of Dixon is an
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling (707) 678-7000.