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Introduction THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Maintenance Worker I. There is currently one vacancy in the Public Works Department - Streets Division.

The ideal candidate will be working in Public Works as part of the team that supports maintenance and/or repair of streets and flood control. Employees in this role will routinely assist in the inspection, troubleshooting, and repairing of a wide variety of street and flood control equipment and inspections of equipment and preventive maintenance on equipment. Examples of Duties The Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work on various facilities and structures within an assigned area including construction, repair and maintenance of streets, parks, buildings, signs, trees, roadsides, medians, water or sewer systems, docks and piers; installs, maintains, and repairs water, sewer and irrigation mains and pipes; cuts and fits pipes; taps water mains; repairs leaks; installs meters, valves laterals and regulators; assists in the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors and related water and sewer equipment; maintains pump stations; installs and repairs fire hydrants; makes routine repairs to structures including plumbing, painting and carpentry work; sets up traffic control devices and performs flagging functions; directs and controls traffic; performs street cuts for excavation and replacement of new asphalt; removes and replaces concrete and asphalt; mixes, rakes and spreads asphalt; seals cracks and patches streets; performs pot hole patching and surface repairs; constructs forms; mixes and pours cement; finishes cement on curbs, gutters and sidewalks; operates street painting equipment in the placing of lines and warning notices on streets; maintains roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris from streets; cleans and maintains storm drains, pipes and catch basins; maintains parks, parkways, athletic fields, and medians including mowing, pruning and weed eating; inspects, maintains and repairs playground equipment; installs and maintains irrigation systems; prunes trees and shrubs; removes tree stumps and roots; cleans and maintains walks, roadsides, gutters, curbs, culverts, restrooms and other facilities; gathers and removes garbage from grounds and facilities; applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizes grounds; lays sod; seeds greens; performs building maintenance and construction functions including new construction, framing, drywall and painting; repairs pier decking and docks; replaces piling caps and cross beams; operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as dump trucks, vactor trucks, rodder trucks, tractors, front end loaders, skip loaders, aerial boom trucks, backhoes, grader, paving machine, compressor, jack hammer, paint sprayer, sand-blaster, and concrete saw; hauls equipment and materials to and from sites; installs, repairs and replaces street signs and posts; cleans and maintains existing signs; removes graffiti from City property; operates mowers, edgers and pruners; performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; maintains inventory of parts and supplies; cleans and maintains maintenance shop, tools, work space and equipment; responds to emergencies as needed; and performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Basic methods and techniques of general maintenance, construction and repair related to the area of work assigned. Methods and techniques of grounds keeping including mowing, fertilizing and application of chemicals. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: Perform a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned. Perform heavy manual labor. Learn operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

Learn basic methods and techniques of concrete finishing and repair. Learn basic methods and techniques of street maintenance, repair and asphalt overlay. Learn basic techniques of street striping and sign installation.

Learn basic techniques of carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding and electrical maintenance and repair. Learn basic methods and techniques of irrigation systems design, installation and maintenance. Learn operational characteristics of water distribution and sewer systems.

Learn practices and procedures of traffic control and flagging. Learn methods and techniques of safe chemical use, storage and disposal. Learn tree care, pruning and maintenance duties.

Learn fertilizer composition and application. Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Learn to use and operate a variety of maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Learn to pave roads and repair damaged sidewalks. Learn to locate and mark water and sewer mains and services. Maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment.

Repair and replace street signs. Mow, edge, trim and clean park grounds. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience: Some maintenance, construction or repair experience is desirable.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. License: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Working Conditions and Selection Process Environmental Conditions: Field environment, travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions, potentially hazardous chemicals or waste and infectious materials; work in or with water; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work in confined spaces, underground, on slippery or uneven surfaces and around heavy equipment.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, sitting, bending, or kneeling for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; operating motorized vehicles and equipment. Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral board exam, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications.

Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of six months. Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination which may include a drug screening. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.