Maintenance Worker II

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Full-Time/Represented Closed/Promotional Final Filing Date:

11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost-effective infrastructure and services to promote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders. The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering, permitting, maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, roadway medians, alleys, water system, sewer collection, storm drains, public parking lots, traffic signals, etc. The Department also manages maintenance and public service programs such as graffiti abatement, tree trimming, street sweeping, trash and recycling services, parks and street maintenance, and utilities and facilities maintenance. In addition, the Department Manages a comprehensive capital improvement program that provides roadway rehabilitation, signal coordination, trail construction, etc. The Position This is the journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series and predominantly performs skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, sidewalks, curbs, parkways, and storm drains; to spray, plant, water, remove, and trim trees; to maintain and repair grounds and to repair and maintain signs and pavement markings; to paint and pressure wash public and municipal buildings; and to operate a variety of maintenance equipment, and to train and instruct Maintenance Worker I, Maintenance Aides and other hourly employees. The Maintenance Worker II receives relatively less instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Crew Leader (Maintenance Worker III) in that the latter performs the more complex duties related to the assigned areas of responsibility. General supervision is provided by the Maintenance Supervisor. Functional or technical supervision may also be received from a Maintenance Crew Leader. The schedule for this position will be Monday through Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM (schedule may change based on the needs of the department). Employees work a 4/10 schedule. This position will also be required to work off-hours Standby Callback to include non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays while on standby status for emergency response. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work employees may perform in this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Repair and patch streets by hand-sweeping surfaces, loading asphalt, raking and shoveling asphalt, and operating asphalt spreader, or working under the supervision of employees skilled in the repair of concrete or the installation of block walls, and drainage devices. Repair or maintain storm drains, catch basins, and storm drainpipes. Operate equipment on routine assignment or on a training basis, including backhoe, tractor, compressor, cement mixer, sandblasting equipment, and paint sprayers. Perform concrete work such as curb, gutter, driveway, and sidewalk repair. Paint or sandblast walkways, curbs, intersections, buildings, walls, and signs to remove graffiti. Perform regular storm drain maintenance and emergency storm work. Set up and maintain barricades, detours, and traffic control systems. Clean and maintain tools. Prepare stains and mix paints for painting and spraying. Plant, water, weed, trim, seed, renovate, and fertilize turf and otherwise maintain plants, shrubs, trees, and flower beds. Repair and replace sprinklers and irrigation systems. Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs, including mixing and applying fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides. Pick up rubbish and paper and perform general ground cleaning. Maintain and prepare athletic fields. Repair restrooms, sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains. Operate and maintain small power mowers, edgers, sprayers, and other equipment. Drive vehicles to transport materials, sprayers, tools, and equipment as required. Assist in moving and installing park and recreational equipment. Operate the mowing equipment, tractors, trenchers, and a variety of hand and power tools used in park, median island, and landscape maintenance work. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the workplace. Respond to inquiries and complaints from the general public regarding trees and tree trimming procedures. Check oil pressure, fuel, and tire conditions on all equipment. Respond to emergency calls as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Streets, grounds, maintenance and/or construction materials, tools and equipment.
• Basic tree trimming methods, techniques, equipment, and procedures.
• Safety precautions used in construction work.
• Operation of power equipment, including trucks, loaders and related tools and equipment.
• Street construction materials, methods, terminology, and practices.
• Methods, techniques, and safety practices used in maintaining streets, catch basins, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Traffic control setup and proper application to work safely in streets.

Skills/Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Perform skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of streets, grounds, and related public works facilities.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Operate a variety of tree-trimming equipment and tools.
• Remove concrete and asphalt using a backhoe, concrete saw, and various hand tools.
• Work well with others and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Assist in the training of less experienced personnel and take responsibility for periodically overseeing the productivity of lesser-ranked staff.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Three (3) years' experience in heavy manual construction or maintenance work is required. A Veteran's Credit of 10 points may be applied once a candidate has qualified for the eligibility list. Applicants must submit proof of service/honorable discharge in accordance with the City of Pico Rivera's Rules and Regulations along with application materials prior to the filing date. Proof must be submitted with the application materials to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

TESTING:

Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examination) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary. We will keep our applicants posted as we progress in the recruitment process.

FINAL FILING DATE

This recruitment will close by 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application and/or supplemental responses. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Face to face discussions, telephone, electronic email, constant contact with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in highly precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee's working conditions are typically moderately loud. A valid Class C Driver's License and maintaining a safe driving record throughout employment is required. A Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Pesticides Regulation is desired. Probationary Period (SEIU) New and promotional appointments shall be tentative and are subject to a probationary period of six (6) months. Physical/Background Check N/A Emergency Disaster Worker City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: nkatabyan@pico-rivera.org . City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660