JOB
The City is creating an ongoing roster of candidates to fill Public Works Maintenance Technician positions!Submit your application here to be considered for addition to the roster. Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in Public Works skills testing. As vacancies become available, passing candidates may be invited to interview.*** Please note this position requires weekend work. ***Note to applicants: We welcome attachments to your application. Please know, however, that attachments are not visible to the initial review team. Be sure to include in the online application pertinent information that you want the review panel to consider. The completeness of your application is a factor in determining which candidates advance to the next phase of our recruitment process. Please do not contact Human Resources in regards to your application. Please use the online application system to monitor the status of your application. Your cooperation is appreciated.Pays $35.48 - $42.37 per hour.The base pay range for this position is $35.48 - $42.37. It is the City's practice to start employees at the lower end of the salary range. This position is eligible for education pay. The pay range for an employee holding an Associate's is $35.83 - $42.79 and for an employee holding a Bachelor's is $36.19 - $43.22, This position is eligible for bilingual pay for employees certified fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, Korean, or American Sign Language. The pay range for the bilingual premium is $36.19 - $43.22. This position is also eligible for longevity pay, with an increase of 0.25% each year the employee is employed with the City, starting on year 5. An employee completing a 47 year career with the City would expect to make $46.92 in the last year of employment based on 2026 numbers, for a salary range of $35.48 - $46.92. Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range between $35.48 - $48.62 based on the 2026 pay scale, with the upper pay appropriate to an employee holding a Bachelor's, bilingual certified, and with 47 years of longevity pay.Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 10 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued on a prorated monthly basis with 80 hours a year earned the first year and increases thereafter. Full-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave for each calendar month of employment. More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab of this job posting.Major Function and PurposeThis position coordinates and participates in the routine maintenance and construction of Public Works improvements for the City and assists management in planning new construction and maintenance projects.General FunctionUnder the general direction of the Supervisor and Leads, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and labor to complete maintenance and construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Supervision ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervision responsibilities, but may provide oversight and direction to community service workers or volunteers, seasonal or temporary employees and co-workers as directed by the supervisor or designee. Work involves coordinating field activities, ensuring that projects are completed as scheduled, establishing work priorities, and fully participating in all field activities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.Establish work priorities and change priorities to meet changed circumstances, with the approval of the Lead or SupervisorInspect projects in progress and equipment for repairs and safetyMake recommendations for equipment or modifications to existing equipmentTrain other employees in proper maintenance procedures and equipment operations as directedEnsure proper inventory level of materials and parts for maintenance and repair workCoordinate and participate in various activities, including but not limited to: Installing water, sewer, and stormwater pipe systemsRepairing and maintaining water, street, parks, stormwater, sewer, and facility assetsPatching, paving, and grading roads and walkwaysConstructing and repairing concrete sidewalksPerforming street sweepingConducting vegetation control/pruning in City right of way, stormwater ponds, and easementsTroubleshooting SCADA/Telemetry for water/sewer facilitiesRepairing and installing uniform traffic control devicesConducting snow operations including anti-icing, sanding, plowing, and snow removalPerforming minor installations and repairs (carpentry, electrical, plumbing)Reading and maintaining water metersInstalling and maintaining hydrants and specialized water system appurtenancesInstalling and maintaining water and wastewater pumpsPerform all duties of Maintenance Technician I as required or directedReliable and regular attendance is requiredOther duties as assignedContacts and RelationshipsThe Maintenance Technician II has extensive contact with other City employees and the public. Working ConditionsWork is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces and on ladders, inclines, and in noisy work areas. May be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides, noxious fumes, and/or insect stings. May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of a Lead or Supervisor. It is not anticipated that the Maintenance Technician II will be required to attend meetings during other than normal work hours; however, the employee may be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off and will be required to participate in the weekend standby rotation. May be required to work overtime. All employees who are required to have and maintain a CDL are subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing as mandated by the Federal Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.
