MAINTENANCE WORKER - PT (FLEET)

MAINTENANCE WORKER - PT (FLEET)

Salary

$25.18 - $32.14 Hourly

Location

City Yard - 2175 28th Street, Signal Hill, CA

Job Type

Part-Time (No Benefits)

Job Number

2026-0011

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, monitoring, and repair of city streets, buildings, parks, parkways, landscaped areas, medians, and facilities; and does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the part-time, entry/journey level job class. Incumbents assigned to this class initially perform routine and related duties under close supervision. The Maintenance Worker is distinguished from senior-level maintenance employees who perform more complex tasks requiring more specialized knowledge of maintenance procedures and equipment use. The Maintenance Worker performs a greater variety of tasks, works under lesser supervision, and uses more specialized equipment than the Maintenance Helper.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLY IMMEDIATELY.

THIS POSITION WILL WORK APPROXIMATELY 15-20 HOURS PER WEEK.

This current vacancy is in the Fleet Division.

The incumbent may be assigned to work in any divisions below depending on the

departments needs.

Note: Only those candidates determined to be among the most qualified based on a review of their experience/training and their responses to the required supplemental questions will be invited to the examination process.

Example of Duties

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive as other duties may be required and assigned. (These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. The incumbent may be assigned to work in any divisions below depending on departments needs. Management and Supervisor(s) reserve the right to add, modify change or re-assign related duties and work assignments.)

Fleet Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and determine appropriate action in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel, gasoline, electric, and natural gas-powered maintenance and construction equipment.
• Road test vehicles and equipment, perform inspections, and provide logs, reports, documentation to the Fleet Supervisor as required.
• Pickup parts, supplies, equipment. Deliver/transport vehicles and equipment to specialty shops and City sites as assigned.
• Under general supervision track, input, and monitor inventory for the Fleet Division. Recommend the purchase of tools, parts, and equipment supplies to the Fleet Supervisor.
• Under general supervision maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Building Maintenance

• Perform basic semi-skilled maintenance and repair work at entry level in either the plumbing, electrical, painting or carpentry trade areas.
• Inventory and maintain custodial supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and repair building ventilation systems; lighting systems, entry alarm and doors.
• Perform or assist in performing basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance work; Repair, and install tables, shelves, cabinets, countertops, and other wood equipment and fixtures.
• Make repairs on doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs and ceilings.
• Assist in the set-up and take-down of office equipment and furniture for City facilities.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, wallpapering, or staining; apply or strip paint or stain on building internal and external surfaces.
• Operate light duty equipment and machinery.
• Perform custodial cleaning and maintenance of City facilities and buildings

Street Maintenance

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as trucks, tractors, forklifts, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, curbs, sidewalks alleys and gutters.
• Patrol assigned area to locate potholes; spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets.
• Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment, operate a jackhammer, pour and finish concrete, and construct concrete forms; perform heavy manual labor and/or rough carpentry work.
• Set up temporary traffic control devices such as cones, signs and barricades as necessary.
• Perform emergency or routine repair of City-owned street, storm drain, catch basins or other public service maintenance work as required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.
• Paint or stencil traffic directional signs, crosswalks, stop bars, safety loading zones, bus stops, parking lot and center lines, and school crossings.
• Paint and stripe barricades and guard rails, cut and prepare stencils; maintain, clean, and repair painting equipment and stencils.
• Participates in the clean-up of homeless encampments, removal of illegally dumped items and waste, abatement of weed and invasive vegetation, and removal of graffiti.
• Remove debris from all areas within the public right-of-way, City facilities and parks.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Park Maintenance

• Operate mowers, tractors, trencher, vehicles, and equipment and utilize a variety of hand and power tools related to park landscape maintenance work; assist in maintenance of such equipment.
• Trim and remove trees; operate a boom truck, chippers machine, and chain saws.
• Assist in the set-up and take-down of equipment, portable tents, tables, chairs, bleachers for City programs and special events.
• Clean restrooms and pick up litter around parks and medians.
• Assist in the requisition and purchase of materials and supplies.
• Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and installation of the Citys irrigation system.
• Water, mow, weed, trim, and renovate lawns; prune trees and shrubs; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Perform various related other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent and 6 months recent paid experience performing general construction and/or maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

License:

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and a satisfactory driving record as determined by the City.

Other Requirements:

Wear a uniform and appropriate safety equipment as required by the City, which may include a self-contained breathing apparatus; work outdoors under adverse conditions such as at night, in confined and awkward spaces, in heavy traffic, and in heat, cold, and rain; and attend workshops and classes, as required.

Highly Desirable:

One year of paid full-time equivalent experience performing automotive and motorized equipment servicing and maintenance which required a working knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and procedures used in the preventive maintenance, adjustment, and minor repair of automotive and other motorized power equipment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.
• Operational characteristics of construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• 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 City staff.

Ability to:

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on streets and roadways, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Operate construction maintenance and repair equipment.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• 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.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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 City 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 the 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 50

pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Working Conditions:

The employee constantly works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, and moisture as well as mechanical and electrical hazards, and applied chemicals. The employee is subject to loud construction noise in particular areas such as power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment. The employee may work in vaults and underground storage chambers.

The employee must be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Selection Procedure:

All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. Falsifying ones education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Signal Hill. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application and supplemental questionnaire.

Admission to the competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.

Americans with Disabilities:

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@cityofsignalhill.org or (562) 989-7307/11 no later than 5 business days before the test date.

Fingerprinting:

Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

Physical Examination:

Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the Citys designated physician at the Citys expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.

Oath and Disaster Service Worker:

All City employees are required to sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees upon the beginning of employment. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all City employees are required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to sign a Disaster Service Worker Statement upon hire.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, at-will position, with no property or vested rights, and is not a part of the City of Signal Hill Personnel System Rules and Regulation or the Civil Service Process.

• Position is not eligible for benefits.
• Part-time employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with California state law per the "Healthy Workplace/Healthy Family Act of 2014" and SB 616. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one (1) hour per every thirty (30) hours worked. Part-time employees accrue forty (40) hours per year of employment; these hours can be carried over to the following year for a maximum total accrual of eighty (80) hours.
• Enrollment in the Public Agency Retirement Services Alternative Retirement System Plan (PARS).

The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.

AN EEO/ADA/VET Employer.

01

Please respond to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will help us evaluate your experience as it pertains to the current vacancy. Please be aware that failure to fully respond to the required questions will result in your disqualification. As a reminder, we DO NOT accept resumes in lieu of a completed City application and supplemental questionnaire. In addition, if you have any "gaps" in your employment history listed on your application, please explain. For example, if you did not move directly from one employer to another, were you unemployed, taking educational courses, serving in a volunteer capacity, etc. Failure to provide information regarding all current and/or past employers for the past 10 years may result in disqualification. You will also need to indicate the reason for leaving your former employers. Please DO NOT provide any information regarding an absence due to a medical condition. Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Signal Hill. I have read and understand this information.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest education completed?

• No diploma
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree or higher

03

How many total years of recent paid experience in construction, maintenance, landscape, irrigation systems repair and/or repair of parks and/or facilities do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months - 2 years
• More than 2 years

04

Do you have at least six (6) months of recent paid experience performing general construction and/or maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have paid experience performing any of the following job duties? (Select all that apply.)

• Concrete street repair
• Heavy equipment operation
• Tree trimming and removal
• Landscape irrigation systems
• Landscape equipment operation
• Plumbing work
• Electrical work
• Carpentry work
• Vehicle Repair
• None of the Above

06

If you checked any boxes in the previous question, please explain your experience(s) in detail and where you gained the experience(s). Otherwise, please designate N/A.

07

Please list the heavy equipment or power tools you are most experienced working with and describe the type of work you completed using them. If you do not have any experience, please indicate N/A.

08

Do you currently possess a valid California Class "C" or Class "B" drivers license?

• No
• Class "C"
• Class "B"
• Both

09

Do you have any experience working for a municipal/public agency such as a city or county?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to commit to the physical demands of this job which require the ability to perform strenuous physical labor? This may include bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and reaching, as well as the frequent lifting and/or moving materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-70 pounds.

• Yes
• No

11

Are you able and willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Signal Hill

Address 2175 Cherry Avenue

Signal Hill, California, 90755

Phone (562) 989-7304

(562) 989-7310

Website http://www.cityofsignalhill.org