Location: Yucca Valley,CA, USA
Salary : $42,182.40 - $70,844.80 AnnuallyLocation : Yucca Valley, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 201900080Department: Public Works - StreetsOpening Date: 09/17/2024Closing Date: 10/13/2024 11:59 PM PacificWork Week Schedule:: 9/80 work week schedule: Monday to Friday, 6am to 3:30pm with every other Friday off.Job Summary DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs a variety of work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure, including streets, parks and landscaped areas; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the public works maintenance series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn Town infrastructure and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and public works practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Examples of Duties Examples of TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the typical functions of the job. When performing streets maintenance assignment: Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of Town streets and roads, right of ways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, landscaped areas, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, pavement markings, and storm water and drainage systems, to ensure safe and efficient access for the public.Participates in asphalt maintenance and repairs, including grading, scraping, and leveling surfaces in preparation of areas to be repaved; fills and patches pot holes, cracks, and service laterals; repairs curbs and gutters; removes debris from the streets and right of way.Removes and replaces road surface material and debris and loads, transports, and unloads stones, gravel, dirt, supplies and equipment.Installs, repairs, and cleans storm channels, catch basins, and culverts.Places traffic control and warning signs and serves as a flagger and sets up lanterns and barricades.Participates in concrete maintenance, including attending to trip hazards, demolishing and removing concrete, and forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, curbs, and gutters.Performs a variety of maintenance duties of landscaped areas such as street medians, islands, and sidewalks, including planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and maintaining trees; performing weed abatement using a chemical sprayer; irrigating, aerating, mowing, and fertilizing turf; and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.Maintains and repairs traffic signs, including installing sign posts and signs in accordance with federal, state, and Town codes.Performs graffiti abatement duties, cleaning graffiti and notifying appropriate Town staff as needed; inspects Town for graffiti vandalism, uses appropriate chemicals and high-pressure equipment to remove graffiti, and operates paint truck to repaint as necessary. When performing the parks maintenance assignment: Performs maintenance and repair activities of Town parks and related facilities to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including parks, athletic fields, facilities, and buildings.Performs a variety of landscape maintenance duties, including planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and maintaining flowers, shrubs, hedges, and trees; performing weed abatement; irrigating, aerating, mowing, and fertilizing turf; clearing debris from walkways, fields, and other facilities; picking up trash and emptying receptacles.Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; installs, adjusts, repairs, and inspects irrigation systems; determines watering needs; changes and adjusts heads and maintains controllers; participates in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.Inspects, maintains, and repairs playground equipment, athletic fields, and other related parks equipment and facilities.Maintains parks and landscaped areas in a clean and safe condition, including picking up trash, removing graffiti, and cleaning, repairing, and maintaining restrooms and fixtures.Participates in pest control measures, mixes and applies chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers; controls weeds, insects, and plant diseases.Paints Town buildings and facilities.Ensures the safety of Town's pool and related facilities for public use; tests the temperature and performs chemistry tests including chlorine levels, pH values, and total alkalinity of the pool water; adds chemicals as required; performs cleans drains, filter tanks, and filter screens; maintains required records.Maintains and repairs Town facilities and buildings by performing carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and mechanical repair work. When performing all assignments: Inspects the Town for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment, including loader, back hoe and skip loader, road grader and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure, buildings, and related facilities.Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.Implements traffic safety control plans, including setting up delineation and signage around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and Town workers.Maintains public facilities, shop area, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.Provides oversight to assigned Work Release crew.Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.Responds to after-hours emergencies.Assists in the set-up and removal of equipment and facilities needed for special events.Performs other duties as assigned. Typical QualificationsQualificationsKnowledge of: Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials related to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and buildings similar to those in a municipal environment.Basic mathematics.Safe driving rules and practices.Basic computer software related to work.English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff. Ability to: Perform basic construction, maintenance, and repair work.Work with heavy specialized equipment.Make accurate arithmetic calculations.Learn to safely and effectively use and operate a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair equipment and tools.Learn applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. One (1) year of construction, maintenance, landscaping, irrigation installation/repair and/or equipment operation experience is desirable. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Full-time employees are Required to obtain a Class B (Parks) or Class A (Streets) driver's license with appropriate endorsements within a year of their date of hire. Depending on assignment, possession and maintenance of Certified Pool Operator certificate may be required.Veteran's:To Establish Eligibility for Veteran's preference for open recruitments, applicants must attach a DD214 or other documentary evidence to this application. Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS May be required to work weekends and be on call. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Environmental Elements Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and Town policies and procedures. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Town employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the T own may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different from the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a Local Emergency is declared during the employee's shift, the employee will be expected to remain at work due to the emergency needs of the community. If a Local Emergency is declared outside of the employee's shift, the employee must make every effort to contact his/her direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as a Disaster Service Worker. Town of Yucca Valley Full-Time Benefit SummaryCalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement, there are three tiers: for employees hired prior to 7-16-2011, the employee pays full 8% of the Employee contribution. for employees hired after 7-16-2011, the employee pays full 7% of Employee portion. for employees hired after 1-1-2013, the employee pays 7.75% for employee portion. Vacation, the accrual rate per year for regular employees is as follows: Year 0-4 (3.08 hours per pay period) = 10 days Year 5-7 (4.62 hours per pay period) = 15 days Year 8+ (4.62 hours per pay period) plus one additional day per year up to 20 days. Sick Leave, the accrual rate per year for regular employees is as follows: 12 days per year (3.70 hours per pay period) 40 hours are provided to part-time, temporary and seasonal employees.Vacation and/or Sick Leave Sell Back: To off set PERS and Health costs if negative, regular full-time employees within the fiscal year every second payroll in September and March, may request to sell back up to 280 hours of vacation time (must leave at least 40 hours in accrual bank) AND/OR 200 hours of sick leave (must leave 80 hours in accrual bank). Paid Holidays: 14 Recognized HolidaysAdministrative Time Off/PTO time: 80 hours per fiscal year is provided to designated exempt staff to offset the additional hours for required meetings who are not eligible for overtime pay. Health benefits: Medical is provided through CalPERs with the option to choose from 2 PPO plans or 6 HMO plans with a three-tier option (Single, 2-Party and Family). The cost ranges depending on the tier and plan type. Dental is provided through Principal Dental and has the same three tier option. Cost ranges depending on tier selected. Vision is provided through VSP and has the same three tier option. Cost ranges from depending on tier selected. The Town contributes $1,570.00 monthly towards Cafeteria Plan effective 7/1/2024. Life Insurance: The Town contributes to the full amount of the premium for life insurance.Short/Long Term Disability: The Town contributes the full amount of the premium for the group short/long term disability insurance policy.Accidental Death/Dismemberment: The Town contributes the full amount of the premium for the group AD/D insurance policy.Employee Assistance Program: This program provides counseling, legal, and a number of other resources on a confidential basis.Remaining Benefit Allowance: Deferred Compensation or Cash Out Option: After medical/dental/vision premium's are paid, employees have the option to direct 100% of the remainder of the unused benefit allowance into a Pre-tax or Roth Town provided 457 plan or Cash Out as taxable earnings, Employees can also contribute a percentage or dollar amount voluntarily. Cellular Phone: Pursuant to verifiable need, the Town will provide a cell phone for a specific position. If an employee uses their own cell phone for business related matters, upon approval the employee can receive a stipend based on the criteria described in the Town Cell Phone Policy.Educational Reimbursement: The Town will reimburse up to $8,500.00 annually of the employee's expenses with approval as outlined in the Town's Education Reimbursement Policy. Travel/Training: The Town provides for job related workshops and conferences. Scheduling and approval for any trainings, conferences or seminars will be at the discretion of the Town.Wellness Allowance: The Town will provide a $500.00 annual allowance to be used towards programs and activities that improve employee health and wellness.*Certain restrictions may apply. All the benefits listed above are subject to change as identified in the Town of Yucca Valley, Amended Employee Handbook.