Knowledge of:
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Utilization and care of general construction and maintenance tools and equipment as used in the assigned area of work.
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Methods, techniques and procedures related to parks, buildings or street maintenance or water system operations and maintenance.
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Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
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Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.
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Purposes, uses and cares of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools, and hand tools, including motorized, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
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Techniques and methods of irrigation system installation and maintenance, or basic practices and procedures of electrical and plumbing work.
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Proper and effective use of chemicals and cleaning solutions.
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Safe work practices.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as the use of hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and the operation of vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
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Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements, such as assembling.
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Ability to exert heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
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The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 - 70 pounds.
Mathematical Ability:
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability:
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Ability to apply functional reasoning in performing routine functions following clearly prescribed standard practices.
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Ability to exercise judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.
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Ability to mix chemicals and cleaning solutions.
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Ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information, following a prescribed plan; ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
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Ability to utilize and comprehend a variety of reference data and information, such as billings, letters, production orders, operating instructions, schedules, records, basic maps and blueprints.
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Ability to communicate effectively in English language, spoken and written, with coworkers and the general public.
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Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests.
Environmental Adaptability:
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Ability to work under mildly safe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors, such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, violence, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, disease and/or dust may cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury, requiring extended recovery time.
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Ability to work indoors and outdoors with varied environmental demands.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Selection Procedure:
All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Signal Hill. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application and supplemental questionnaire.
Admission to competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.
Americans with Disabilities:
An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at
[email protected] or at (562) 989-7307/7311 no later than 5 business days before the scheduled testing date(s).
Fingerprinting:
A candidate who is selected for hire is subject to fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice.
Pre-Placement Medical Examination:
A conditional offer of employment is based upon the successful completion of a City paid pre-placement medical examination to determine a candidate’s fitness to perform the essential functions of the position. This examination will include a drug screening.
Oath and Disaster Service Worker:
All City employees are required to sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees upon the beginning of employment. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all City employees are required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to sign a Disaster Service Worker Statement upon hire.
