Entry Level Playground Construction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $37,120.00 - $52,332.00 Annually
Location : 711 W. Cinnamon Drive, Lemoore, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-18
Department: Public Works
Division: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities on City parks, streets, buildings, vehicles and/or wastewater facilities; to perform refuse collection activities; to operate and maintain a wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Maintenance Worker I--This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including less complex maintenance and repair activities. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.
Maintenance Worker II--This is the full journey level class within the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Maintenance Worker I
Receives immediate supervision from higher level public works maintenance staff.
Maintenance Worker II
Receives general supervision from higher level public works maintenance staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:

1. Operate construction, maintenance, and landscape assigned equipment and vehicles; perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
2. Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
3. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
4. Respond to emergencies as needed.
5. Respond to inquiries and questions from the public.
6. May assist in performing other maintenance work as assigned.
7. Attend safety and training sessions and seminars.
8. Perform related duties as required.

When assigned to Facilities Maintenance:

1. Maintain City buildings; provide janitorial services; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust, clean and refinish furniture; disinfect and clean bathroom areas.
2. Sweep, vacuum, scrub, strip, seal, wax and buff floors; dust mop floors as needed.
3. Repair light fixtures and replace light bulbs; build desks, racks, boxes, shelves and cabinets; clean windows.
4. Set up rooms for meetings; ensure proper equipment is provided.
5. Maintain inventory for all City buildings; order needed supplies as necessary.
6. Prepare and paint street signs and related items; perform pot hole patching and surface repairs; repair traffic and street lights; perform graffiti removal duties.
7. Operate paint stripe machine for curbs, cross walks, stop bars, turn arrows and other street painting activities.
8. Set-up cones, signs and barricades to maintain safe flow of traffic during special events or street maintenance activities.
9. Plant trees along City streets; trim trees for vehicle clearance; trim shrubs and remove debris from City streets.
10. Set up car counting equipment for the collection of traffic flow data as assigned.
11. Maintain turf areas including mowing, edging, watering and trimming grass areas; ensure proper watering of turf areas.
12. Perform irrigation testing and repair irrigation as needed including replacing heads and valves and troubleshooting electrical issues; work with supervisory staff to adjust schedules as needed.
13. Prunes and trims trees in city owned parks; trim shrubs and remove debris from parks.
14. Inspect, maintain and repair playground and other park equipment; install playground structures; maintain sports fields; make necessary repairs on park benches and tables.
15. Maintain flower beds including weeding and fertilizing; spray pesticides and other chemicals as needed.
16. Provide responsible assistance in the preparation for City special events; set-up trash receptacles and pick up trash during events.
17. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

When assigned to Fleet:

1. Perform engine tune-ups and replace engines as needed; perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
2. Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubricating and replacing worn parts and changing oil; perform brake repair activities.
3. Operate shop machinery including various hand and power tools.
4. Assist in obtaining needed parts for service; pick-up parts from various vendors.
5. Perform general maintenance and cleaning of shop area.
6. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

When assigned to Solid Waste:

1. Operate a variety of equipment including refuse trucks and front end loaders in the collection and transportation of residential and/or commercial waste, green waste, and recycled materials along assigned routes; dispose of refuse materials according to assigned procedures.
2. Assemble and deliver automated refuse containers to assigned residents and communities.
3. Maintain assigned refuse vehicles in proper working condition; perform preventive maintenance on street sweeping and refuse collection equipment.
4. Maintain roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris from streets using motorized street sweeper.
5. Perform special or non-routine refuse collection service and assignments as needed including building and/or repairing garbage containers; perform welding to fabricate parts as necessary.
6. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

When assigned to Wastewater:

1. Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled welding to fabricate tools and parts in support of the repair of City vehicles, equipment and facilities.
2. Monitor, maintain and repair lift station, treatment distribution facilities; ensure proper working condition; maintain and repair pump stations, sewer lines, control valves, hydrants, water meters, gauges, dials, graphs and other instrumentation.
3. Clean wastewater collection system; operate vactor truck to flush collection system and vacuum debris; open clogs in lines; clean manholes, wet wells and lift stations.
4. Maintain, compile and update plant operations logs and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities.
5. Perform confined space entry duties; clean pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations.
6. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

When assigned to Fire Department:

1. Perform routine preventative maintenance of fire equipment, machinery and facilities; and conducts safety inspections.
2. Oil, grease and clean equipment.
3. Perform manual labor and ground maintenance work.
4. Refurbish equipment and structures.
5. Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting tasks utilizing hand and power tools.
6. Replace fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, and ballasts.
7. Operate City vehicles and equipment.
8. Maintain City buildings; provide janitorial services; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust, clean and refinish furniture; disinfect and clean bathroom and kitchen areas.
9. Sweep, vacuum, scrub, strip, seal, wax and buff floors; dust mop floors, as needed.
10. Repair light fixtures and replace light bulbs; build desks, racks, boxes, shelves and cabinets; clean windows.
11. Set up rooms for meetings and ensure proper equipment is provided.
12. Maintain inventory for City buildings and fire apparatus; order supplies as necessary.
13. Respond to emergency calls from the public and other divisions and/or agencies as required.
14. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

When assigned to Parks and Recreation:

1. Perform general maintenance, construction and repair of park and recreational facilities.
2. Provide assistance in the preparation for City special events, City rentals, and City programs; set-up trash receptacles, set up tables and chairs, clean bathrooms, pick up trash during events, programs and rentals.
3. Prepares and maintains athletic fields and related park facilities; concession stands, and gazebos.
4. Maintain turf areas including mowing, edging, watering and trimming grass areas; ensure proper watering of turf areas.
5. Maintain City, Recreational and Park facilities; provide janitorial services; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust, clean and refinish furniture; disinfect and clean restroom areas and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; replenish supplies in restrooms.
6. Sweep, vacuum, scrub, strip, seal, wax and buff floors; dust mop floors as needed.
7. Remove graffiti from assigned buildings.
8. Inspect, maintain, and repair playground equipment, install playground structures; make necessary repairs on park benches and tables.
9. Set-up cones, signs and barricades to maintain safe flow of traffic during special events.
10. May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS
Maintenance Worker I
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of general maintenance and repair related to street, parks, solid waste, vehicles and wastewater maintenance.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance of City street, parks, solid waste, vehicles and wastewater treatment systems.
Basic principles and practices of mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.
Basic tree care and maintenance.
Basic principles and practices of engine tune-ups and brake repair.
Shop tools and automotive maintenance equipment used in repairs.
Techniques of street striping, sign installation and wastewater functions.
Basic principles and practices of wastewater operations.
Local, state and federal regulations regarding sign installation.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Learn operation and repair characteristics of a wide variety of vehicles, equipment, pipes and facilities used in the City.
Learn methods and techniques of general building maintenance and repair.
Learn to utilize tools, equipment and procedures used in the welding and fabrication of vehicles, equipment, pipes and facilities.
Learn to perform semi-skilled and skilled welding and fabrication activities.
Learn operations and activities of refuse collection services including operating a street sweeper.
Learn to troubleshoot and diagnose problems and causes in automotive, diesel and related systems.
Learn to systematically perform preventive maintenance.
Operate and maintain wastewater facilities.
Read and interpret gauges and other recording devices related to wastewater operations.
Take liquid samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
Attend and complete confined space entry training.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of maintenance experience related to area of assignment is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. certificate when assigned to wastewater treatment plant.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid certificate when assigned to wastewater treatment plant.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid operator-in-training certificate when assigned to water or wastewater.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class B driver's license when assigned to fire and solid waste.
Maintenance Worker II
In addition to the qualifications for Maintenance Worker I:
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of general building maintenance and repair.
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