Maintenance Worker I
- Streets Print Apply Maintenance Worker I
- Streets Salary $23.75
- $28.
87 Hourly Location Fountain Valley, CA Job Type Part-time at-will Job Number 2026-22 Department Public Works Opening Date 06/30/2026 Description Benefits Questions Description
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The Public Works Department is currently hiring two (2) Maintenance Worker I (Streets) Part-Time positions . Interested Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as this recruitment may close upon receiving enough qualified applications.
First review of applications:
July 14, 2026 THE
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking two (2) dedicated and motivated Maintenance Worker I's in the Streets division to join our team. This position involves performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of a variety of Public Works duties and services. As a Maintenance Worker I, you will assist in the performance of general maintenance support of the Utilities or General Services Divisions including tasks performed for street and sidewalk facilities, graffiti removal, and various other street related functions depending on the area of assignment.
FUTURE JOB POSSIBILITIES WITH THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
When vacancies occur in the City's entry
- level full-time maintenance positions, you will have the opportunity to compete as a Maintenance Worker I for City recruitment for regular, full-time, benefited positions.
This includes positions posted as "promotional only".
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry-level classification performed under general supervision. Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. Temporary/part-time employees are only eligible to work a maximum of 28 hours per week. Job Overview
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Operate a variety of vehicles with or without trailers and motorized equipment. Load, lift and carry various materials, equipment, and supplies. Operate a variety of power, pneumatic and miscellaneous hand tools in the performance of Public Works maintenance and repair activities. Perform strenuous manual work as required including digging, backfilling of trenches, etc. Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION
High school graduation or equivalent is required. College coursework with an emphasis in water technology, public works maintenance or construction is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE
None required. Experience in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic signs and delineation, preferably in a municipal setting, is highly desirable.
LICENSE REQUIRED
: Valid California Class "C" Driver's License to perform the essential functions of the position. A commercial driver's license is highly desirable. Maintain, at all times, the licensing required for this job classification. This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position. For further details, please click on the following link to access the full class specification for Maintenance Worker I. Recruitment Information To be considered for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO HR
@fountainvalley.gov .
SELECTION PROCESS
: The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.
IMPORTANT SELECTION INFORMATION
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.
EEO/ADA STATEMENT
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Employment Status:
This position is classified as part-time, at-will. Please view City Resolution 9893 for more details.
Social Security:
City employees are not covered by Social Security; therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary. Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
Plan :
The City has adopted a qualified social security alternative plan for all part-time, seasonal, as needed employees not covered by CalPERS to comply with Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1990 (OBRA 90). Employees will contribute 7.5% of their wages into the defined retirement plan on a pre-tax basis in lieu of Social Security. Most Recruits and Trainees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement Services plan (PARS), unless previous CalPERS membership is established and funds are on deposit.
Sick Leave:
Pursuant to the Health Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, part-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked for a maximum of 40 hours per fiscal year. Part-time employees may begin using accrued sick leave on the 90 th day of employment or later and may carry into the next fiscal year, up to 80 hours of accrued sick leave.
Medicare:
Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare.
Employee Assistance Program:
Employees have access to no-cost confidential 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week personal counseling, financial, and legal advice, through Lincoln Finance Group. This benefit is available to employees and members of their family. This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Compensation Plan, Memoranda of Understanding, Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, Retirement Contract, Insurance Policy Contract, or any other official document of the City of Fountain Valley. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the City of Fountain Valley's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Division at (714) 593-4506. 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED? (Education will be verified). Yes No 02 Have you completed any college coursework in water technology, public works maintenance, construction, or similar? If yes, please list. 03 Please indicate your experience in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of streets, sidewalk, curb and gutter, traffic signs and delineation. No experience Less than 6 months of experience 6 Months to 1 Year of experience 1 to 2 Years of experience More than 2 Years of experience 04 Do you currently possess a valid California Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent)? Please select the response that applies to you. Class "A" License (Commercial) Class "B" License (Commercial) Class "C" License (Basic, Non-Commercial) None of the Above 05 Do you have experience performing and assisting in the removal, replacement, and overlay of asphalt and/or concrete? If yes, please list the name of the employer and briefly describe this experience. If none, type "N/A." 06 Do you have experience performing traffic control at a worksite, including setting up cones, directing traffic and/or assisting the public? If yes, please list the name of the employer and briefly describe this experience. If none, type "N/A." 07 I certify that all of the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand purposely providing false information may be grounds for disqualification from the process. I have supplied all the applicable information in my application. 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