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Job Description
JOB Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The ideal candidate in this position will perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures, such as streets, signs, sewers, storm drains, fountains, planters, trash cans, and related public works structures. They will participate in snow and ice removal activities as well as graffiti removal activities. The successful candidate will operate a variety of public works maintenance tools and equipment. We currently have multiple vacancies in the Maintenance and Operations Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. Starting salary for this position will be $49,046.40 anually, which is step one of the current pay scale. This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on various City facilities and structures such as streets, signs, sewers, storm drains, fountains, planters, trash cans, and related public works structures. Operate a variety of equipment and hand and power tools in the performance of assigned functions; haul and dump debris, cut trees, branches and shrubs, and pick up litter. Perform a variety of maintenance duties in the overlay of street surfaces; rake and spread asphalt; seal cracks and patch streets; perform pot hole patching and surface repairs using jack hammers and other equipment to fill and compact repaired areas. Perform street cuts for excavation and replacement of new asphalt; remove and replace concrete and asphalt; construct forms, lay cement and finish cement on curbs, gutters and sidewalks; perform cement repairs and patch work. Operate snow plows, sanders, and related snow removal equipment as required in the removal of snow and ice. Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites. Fabricate, prepare, paint, or silk screen street markings and signs; engrave plastic signs; replace and repair street signs as necessary. Perform a variety of tasks in the painting of traffic markings and signs; operate street striping equipment; paint crosswalks, stop bars, stop signs, directional arrows, lane markers, parking spaces, meter posts, barricades and traffic islands. Assist in maintaining all City sewer lines; tear out old or damaged storm drain pipe or sewer pipe and install with new; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes and catch basins using appropriate equipment. Assist other staff with routine and emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on sewer lift stations; change or repair filters, sump pumps, dehumidifiers, vent fans, lighting buffers, bubbler systems, fences, ceramic seals, valves, motors and electrical and plumbing systems. Assist other staff in maintaining and repairing telemetry system including antennae, electrical conduit, remote transmitter units, power boxes, dry contacts and switching boxes; maintain air monitoring meters for confined space entry activities. Remove graffiti within the City by various means including painting, pressure washing, sand blasting, and chemical wipes; photograph various instances as necessary and download pictures. Monitor and repair electronic sprinkler systems and associated control devices. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; obtain price quotes and purchase tools, parts, and supplies. Estimate time and materials needed for jobs assigned; requisition tools and supplies as required. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints or refer to higher level staff. Perform related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by July 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: the Reno City Hall 2nd-floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities. If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Application Preparation:
A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of an online Written Skills Test weighted at 100%
Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online written skills test once the recruitment has closed. This test will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window. The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on July 5, 2026. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. The online written skills test must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process. Subject areas that may be included on the online written skills test include: General Maintenance Math Workplace Safety Practices Unit Conversion Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E)
Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "
QUESTIONS
" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
TIP:
It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing. We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application. If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile.
Testing Accommodation:
We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement. All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Contact Information:
Reports (Rule XV, Section 2) Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address. Employee/Veteran Preference in the
Event of Tie Scores:
Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7): In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order: City of Reno classified employees who are veterans City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.
Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Probationary Period:
Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12) Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period. The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.
Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov. The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
