Salary : $73,590.40 - $89,440.00 AnnuallyLocation : CA 94925, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 20230015Department: Town of Corte MaderaDivision: TCM Public Works MaintenanceOpening Date: 12/05/2023Description The Town of Corte Madera (CA) is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department - Operations and Maintenance Division. This is a lead worker position who will provide technical and functional oversight to other team employees while performing a variety of field maintenance activities for public infrastructure such as streets, parks, flood control, sanitary sewers and pump stations, vehicles, equipment and buildings. Experience with public sanitation and sewer systems is highly desirable.APPLY TODAY!This recruitment is OPEN UNTIL FILLED with first review of applications scheduled for December 28, 2023.DEFINITIONTo plan, prioritize, schedule, assign, oversee, and participate in day-to-day field maintenance operations and activities necessary to maintain the Town's public works infrastructure.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the advanced journey, lead worker classification in the Maintenance Worker series. The focus of positions assigned to this class is to provide technical and functional oversight and to perform field maintenance activities in streets, flood control facilities, sanitary sewers and pump stations, parks, vehicles, equipment and buildings.The incumbents may participate in the development and oversight of specific departmental goals, objectives, and priorities. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in applying policy and goals to resolve specific organizational and service delivery problems and to ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner, consistent with defined policies and regulations.SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVEDReceives general supervision from mid level Public Works Management.Exercises technical and functional oversight over maintenance staff. Examples of Duties
- Plan, prioritize, coordinate, organize, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing field maintenance services and activities, including maintenance and repair of streets, flood control systems, sanitary sewer systems, equipment, parks and landscape, and emergency response.
- Participate in development of departmental goals, objectives and priorities for each assigned service area and function; participate in development of department work plan, service levels and staffing requirements.
- Participate in development of procedures for achieving departmental goals, objectives and priorities.
- Assist in planning and layout of maintenance work projects; prepare time, material, and equipment estimates for assigned jobs; requisition materials, parts and supplies as required to ensure items are received in a timely fashion to meet established schedules; select appropriate equipment and materials to complete work in compliance with established standards, specifications and instructions.
- Maintain records of projects, activities, and materials used; monitor the maintenance of time, material, and equipment use records.
- Inspect and verify work in progress and completed work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods and techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
- Remove stoppages, clean, maintain and enact preventive maintenance of the storm collection system; repair, install and maintain flood control pumps and flood gates.
- Assist in investigation of accidents, equipment failures, and emergency calls.
- Oversee and participate in the use and operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensure that tools, equipment, and vehicles are safely operated, maintained, and secured when not in use; schedule the service, repair, and replacement of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinate assigned services and activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
- Supervise in the applicable maintenance of parks and right of ways.
- Clean, maintain and repair landscape areas, fences, walkways, playground and other park and recreation facilities; plant shrubs, flowers and trees; repair vandalized facilities; removes trash from facilities.
- Perform a variety of grounds maintenance work; assist with installation of equipment.
- Oversee the cleaning of Town streets and parks including removing brush, debris, and leaves.
- Install, maintain and repair water lines and associated equipment, such as drinking fountains, irrigation and sprinkler control systems; perform plumbing repairs, including cleaning plugged drains and troubleshooting electrical systems, replacing of water lines, and replumbing as required.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment; check tires, oil, lubricant, and water levels,
- lights, and fuel; wash, lubricate, and adjust equipment; change tires.
- Maintain shop and storage areas used in performing assigned tasks; maintain cleanliness of work area and associated equipment.
Typical Qualifications Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of comprehensive street maintenance, repair, and construction.
- Operational characteristics of maintenance and construction materials, equipment, and tools.
- Types and level of maintenance and repair activities generally performed on municipal infrastructure.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the area of street maintenance.
- Principles of providing project oversight and training.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
- Principles and procedures of basic record keeping and reporting.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
- Operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in maintenance, repair, and construction in a safe and effective manner.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
- Oversee, organize, and review the work of maintenance personnel.
- Select, oversee, train, and informal evaluation of staff; organize, coordinate and direct the activities of non-paid workers.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Select and maintain applicable machinery and equipment.
- Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
- Identify maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
- Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
- Ensure the maximum utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
- Accurately determine project material needs.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Independently perform the most difficult maintenance, repair, and construction duties in the area of work assigned.
- Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines:Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:Experience:Two years of progressively responsible field maintenance experience.Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in maintaining sanitation and sewer systems is highly desirable.Training:Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.License or Certificate:Must be able to obtain a class B driver's license within one year of date of hire. Supplemental Information Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:Ability to perform field duties including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort to stoop, crouch, climb, and lift in performance of assigned duties; ability to work around construction materials in a safe manner; may be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for overtime, on-call, or stand-by 24 hours a day.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:To Apply:
Complete the online application at Answer all Supplemental Questions at end of application.Optional - attach a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and/or a current resume.Attach a copy of any professional certificates or licenses related to the job of a Senior Maintenance Worker as detailed in this job posting.Selection Process:
Application Screening - Human Resources staff will review all applications for completeness. Incomplete applications will be rejected and given no further consideration.Subject Matter Expert Review (SME) - applications will be reviewed by an SME to determine Best Qualified candidates to invite to an oral interview. Best Qualified candidates will be selected based on application materials, training and experience, with emphasis on prior sanitation and sewer work.Oral Interview panel - a panel of subject matter experts (SME's) will interview candidates invited to an oral interview in mid-January 2024. Date of interview will be determined as soon as possible.Hiring Interview - top candidates from the first oral interview will be invited to participate in a hiring interview with the Superintendent of Public Works.Pre-Employment processes include general background check, Live Scan criminal history fingerprint check, medical and drug screening.Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA:The Town of Corte Madera is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Any applicant with a bonafide disability under the American Disability Act may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the application and selection process by contacting Janet Thiessen, Human Resources Manager, at or by calling (209) ###-####.Please visit the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Salary Resolutions at for details.Below is a summary of the benefits offered for the SEIU Employee Bargaining Group:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Employer Paid healthcare for employee and dependents up to 80% of Kaiser Bay Area healthcare rates; other health plans available
- IRS Flex 125 Plan
- Longevity Pay - 1% of base salary after 15 years of service to Town of Corte Madera
- CalPERS public pension - 2.5% at 55 (Employer and Employee paid contributions)
- Wellness benefit
- Dental Care
- Term Life and AD&D for employee - $20,000
- Vision care and long term disability insuranance available for employee purchase for self and dependents at Town group rate
- Retiree Health Savings Account (RHSA) - Employer contribution starting Year 2
01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02 Do you have a valid California driver license?
03 Please describe what interests you in this job and why you think you are the ideal candidate. 04 Briefly describe your training and experience performing general construction and maintenance work as it relates to the job of a Senior Maintenance Worker. 05 Briefly describe your training and experience maintaining sanitation and sewer systems as it relates to the work of a Senior Maintenance Worker. 06 Are you a CalPERS retiree or current or former active member of CalPERS or an agency with reciprocity with the CalPERS pension system?
07 Do you have any relatives or household members who currently work for this agency?
08 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? Required Question