Business Support, Class B License, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Ecosystems, Environmental Work, Government, Groundskeeping, Health Information Technology, Landscaping, Maintenance Services, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Truck Driver, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
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Job Title
Temporary Maintenance Worker IÂ with a Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region
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Location
San Jose, CA (Onsite)
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Assignment Details
Duration: 960 Hours in a fiscal year
Work Schedule: Full-Time: 40hr/week
Start Date: to be discussed
Pay Rate: Maintenance Worker I- $32.43
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Role Overview
Maintenance Worker I supports Valley Water's Vegetation Field Operations and Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) by performing vegetation management, invasive species control, native habitat maintenance, erosion control, and flood protection-related field maintenance activities. The position works primarily outdoors and supports environmental restoration projects, vegetation control efforts, and Valley Water's sandbag program.
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Key Responsibilities
Assist with vegetation management and field operations under the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP).
Remove invasive plant species and maintain native plant mitigation/revegetation sites.
Perform pruning, brush clearing, tree maintenance, and vegetation removal for flow capacity and access purposes.
Haul vegetative debris across uneven terrain and creek banks.
Support erosion control and integrated vegetation management projects.
Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.
Operate vegetation maintenance equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, pole saws, mowers, spray equipment, hydroseeders, chippers, and other light equipment.
Mix and apply herbicides and calibrate spray equipment.
Maintain records, work orders, inspections, surveys, and chemical application documentation.
Participate in Valley Water's sandbag program, including filling and delivering sandbags during storm preparedness activities.
Follow all safety procedures and support emergency/disaster response activities when required.
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Required Experience
Required:
Minimum 2 years of landscaping experience on commercial, public, or institutional properties for positions assigned to Vegetation Field Operations.
Experience using landscape maintenance equipment and vegetation management tools.
Experience performing physically demanding outdoor field work.
Experience with vegetation maintenance, brush clearing, pruning, and site maintenance.
Preferred:
Herbicide application experience.
Native plant restoration and revegetation project experience.
Invasive species management experience.
Irrigation system installation and repair experience.
Arboriculture, tree pruning, and erosion control experience.
Experience operating light construction and vegetation management equipment.
Experience working in regulated Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) programs.
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Required Skills
Technical Skills
Vegetation management and landscape maintenance.
Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) practices.
Herbicide mixing, application, and spray equipment calibration.
Operation of:
Chainsaws
Pole saws
Pruners and loppers
Weed-whips/weed eaters
Mowers
Chippers
Hydroseeders
Spray equipment
Small trenchers and loaders
Native and non-native plant identification.
Irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Recordkeeping and basic computer/software usage.
Safe operation of maintenance equipment and adherence to workplace safety standards.
Soft Skills:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships.
Problem-solving and adaptability in outdoor field environments.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work in challenging environmental conditions.
Customer service skills when interacting with the public.
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Education / Certifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain one.
Preferred
Class B Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements (or ability to obtain within six months for Maintenance Worker I).
Chainsaw certification (or ability to obtain).
Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Categories C & F from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Highly preferred and required for advancement within Vegetation Field Operations.
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