JOB
The City of American Canyon is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our Public Works team as a Maintenance Worker I, II, or III. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates at all experience levels—from entry-level workers beginning a career in public service to highly skilled professionals capable of performing complex and specialized maintenance work in our Water Distribution and Sewer Collections divisions.
American Canyon is a diverse, family-oriented community known for its natural beauty—including the Newell Open Space Preserve, scenic wetlands along the Napa River Bay Trail, and exceptional parks and schools within the Napa Valley Unified School District. Here, your work contributes to essential infrastructure that serves residents every day.
Maintenance Workers play a vital role in maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure, including buildings, parks, streets, storm drainage systems, and water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Depending on experience and qualifications, incumbents will be hired at the appropriate level and assigned progressively responsible duties ranging from routine maintenance and manual labor to advanced construction, repair, and system operations. You will have a daily impact on the lives of our residents and the community while having opportunity to grow your career.
This is a hands-on role for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and contributing directly to the safety, functionality, and appearance of the community. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, team-oriented, and committed to high-quality public service. We value innovation, leadership, collaboration, and results-driven service—and we’re looking for team members who share our commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Key Dates
Application Period Closes - July 5, 2026
Maintenance Skills Assessment - Tentatively Scheduled the week of July 20, 2026
Hiring Interviews - Tentatively Scheduled the week of July 27, 2026
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following. For Maintenance Worker I, duties are performed at the entry/trainee level:
Maintenance Worker I/ll:
General Duties (for all assignments):
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Perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled maintenance and construction duties related to buildings, parks, streets/storm drainage, or water distribution/ wastewater collection.
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Operate maintenance and construction equipment and power tools such as a utility and pickup trucks to daily haul tools and supplies to work locations, dump truck, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, paving machine, compressor, jack hammer, paint sprayer, sand-blaster, concrete saw, and other related equipment and tools; maintain and perform preventative maintenance on assigned tools and equipment and related records.
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Respond to emergencies as needed.
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Utilize and adhere to proper safety precautions in all work performed.
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Maintain traffic control by use of signs, barricades, and safety cones.
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Maintain basic records of daily work performed
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Water Distribution (in addition to the general duties):
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Assist in the installation, removal, maintenance, and repair of pipes, valves, hydrants and water meters utilizing recycled water and/or potable water.
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Assist in the repair of potable water, recycled water, sewer lines and related facilities.
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Read water meters utilizing recycled water and/or potable water.
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Sample and document water quality
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Occasionally, take daily pool readings and perform maintenance activities including cleaning injection systems and strainers, replacing chemical injection lines, and adjusting chemical dosages.
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Occasionally, assist in the repair and maintenance of irrigation facilities utilizing recycled water and/or potable water, including controllers, drip systems, pipes, and sprinkler heads.
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Operate and maintain equipment used in maintenance activities including jack hammers, compaction equipment, and air compressors.
Sewer Collection Assignment (in addition to the general duties):
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Assist in the installation, removal, maintenance, and repair of pipes, valves, hydrants and water meters utilizing recycled water and/or potable water.
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Operate and other parts of the wastewater collection system.
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Perform work consistent with the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)
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Perform semi-skilled duties using equipment, such as a rodder, CCTV equipment, and vacuum truck.
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Maintain traffic control including proper placement of cones, barricades and warning signs.
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Respond to collection system maintenance repair emergencies.
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Assist other Divisions as required.
For the Building Assignment (in addition to the general duties):
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Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled activities including painting, carpentry, electrical repair, plumbing, welding, and other maintenance work as directed.
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Order, track, inventory, and distribute janitorial supplies.
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Perform safety inspections of City buildings and facilities.
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Assist other maintenance personnel in a variety of maintenance activities when needed.
For the Parks Assignment (in addition to the general duties):
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Provide manual labor as directed, including digging holes, removing trees, raking, removing trash/litter/debris/graffiti, and planting trees and shrubs.
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Frequently, take daily pool readings and perform maintenance activities including cleaning injection systems and strainers, replacing chemical injection lines, and adjusting chemical dosages.
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Perform carpentry work to replace or repair wooden fences, picnic tables, benches, signs, and par course facilities.
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Plant, prune, and maintain plants and trees.
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Assist in the repair and maintenance of irrigation facilities utilizing recycled water and/or potable water, including controllers, drip systems, pipes, and sprinkler heads.
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Operate and maintain tractor, flail mower, aerator, and fertilizer spreader.
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Mix and spray appropriate herbicides to parks and landscape areas.
Streets/Storm Drainage Assignment (in addition to the general duties):
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Perform manual labor as directed, including digging, shoveling, brooming, removing broken concrete, asphalt, and other materials; clean storm drains and creeks.
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Perform rough concrete work on curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
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Paint and stripe city streets, curbs, parking lots, and crosswalks.
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Prepare, install, and repair City signposts.
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Assist in forming, pouring, and finishing concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveway approaches, and catch basins.
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Mix, rake, and compact asphalt.
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Perform storm drain maintenance using appropriate equipment.
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Mix and spray herbicides in Right-of-Way areas.
Maintenance Worker III:
General Duties (for all assignments), in addition to the duties of the I/II:• Handle the most complex and difficult assignments in each section requiring the highest degree of skill.• Assist with the training of new Maintenance Workers.• Provide input to the Seniors and Supervisors on work processes, safety issues, and efficiency issues.Water Distribution Assignment, in addition to the general duties and the duties of the I/II:• Independently operate backhoe in all areas including use of bucket, use of hoe, and extrication when stuck.• Install and repair water service lines and mains, recycled water services lines and mains, and sewer mains and laterals.• Perform potable water and/or recycled water meter system activities including reading and installing meters, installing (AMI) advance meter infrastructure devices, and downloading meter routes.• Inspect, test, repair, and document activities performed on backflow devices.• Perform water flushing activities.• Acquire, document, and provide flow data when necessary.• Operate and maintain trailer mounted signboard.Sewer Collection Assignment, in addition to the general duties and the duties of the I/II:• Read and interpret plans, maps, specific manuals, drawings, and blueprints.• Use a variety of software programs for handheld devices, CCTV recordings, preventive maintenance, GIS, and SCADA.• Maintain records of all activities in electronic or paper form.• Respond to emergency SSO calls. Contact needed personal as required.• Maintain sewer pump stations alongside operations staff.• Assist other divisions as requiredBuilding Assignment, in addition to the general duties and the duties of the I/II:• Oversee various other safety functions for City buildings such as maintenance of evacuation plans, emergency supplies, and first aid kits.• Acquire and monitor private contractors for performance of routine maintenance (HVAC and pest control) and emergency repairs.• Maintain inventory of all activities.• Identify, prioritize, and schedule work needed in building maintenance; if necessary, acquire and monitor private contractors for special projects.• Prepare procedures and repair manuals for all City buildings.• Assist in the preparation of RFP's (Request for Proposals) for building and janitorial services and supplies.Parks Assignment, in addition to the general duties and the duties of the I/II:• Independently operate and maintain irrigation controllers utilizing recycled water and/or potable water• Troubleshoot to identify problems in irrigation leaks, controllers, utilizing recycled water and/or potable water, and pool operation.• Replace and repair irrigation lines, valves, sprinklers, and drip systems utilizing recycled water and/or potable water.• Spray appropriate herbicides in all park and related areas.• Operate and maintain the backhoe and dump truck.Streets/Storm Drainage Assignment, in addition to the general duties and the duties of the I/II:• Form, pour, and finish concrete for driveways, sidewalks, curb, gutter, and containment areas.• Prepare area for paving, put in asphalt, rake, and compact.• Apply herbicides in street right-of-way areas.• Operate and maintain roller.• Assist in evaluation of pavement condition for the Pavement Management System.• Read and interpret plans, maps, specific manuals, drawings, and blueprints.• Use GPS handheld devices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.
Other Requirements:
Evening, weekend, shift, standby, and/or on-call work is required.
Emergency Disaster Worker:
Pursuant to California Government Code §3101, and American Canyon City Code §2.48.040(G)(3), all City employees are deemed Emergency Disaster Workers and may be charged with duties incident to the protection of life and property in the City during any emergency.
