Service Maintenance Worker

The City of Bakersfield


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Bakersfield, CA
Contract type: Full time
Description

CURRENT VACANCIES ARE IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS: Recreation and Parks Department, Development Services Department, and Water Department.

THE POSITION: This is an entry-level, multi-divisional classification for use in Recreation & Parks, Public Works, Water Resources, or other related departments. Under direct supervision, performs routine and semiskilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance of water canals, storm drainage basins, parks/trees, sewers, solid waste, streets, traffic painting, or related areas. Performs a wide variety of duties related to maintenance and equipment operation. A broad range of equipment may be operated. Employees may be required to work on a 24-hour rotational shift basis, including weekends, holidays, and declared emergencies. Employees are on-call for emergencies after regular hours and must be willing to work overtime. Performs related duties as required.

Representative Duties

REPRESENTATIV MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application, and Supplemental Questionnaire that they have:

  • One (1) year of experience in the operation of light and medium duty vehicles such as: dump trucks, water trucks, commercial delivery vehicles, small tractors, small loaders, light construction equipment, mowing equipment, etc.
  • Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license. A Class “B” California driver’s license must be obtained within the six-month probationary period.

Highly Desirable: Tanker endorsement

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : See the Full Job Description above.

Minimum Qualifications

Benefits Summary

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • CALPers Retirement
  • Uniforms
  • Footwear allowance

For more information, click Benefits

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: For a full job description, click here .

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%) Week of December 16, 2024 (Tentative): An appraisal will be made of the applicant's education, training, experience, and personal qualifications for the position. Minimum rating of 70% is required. ***NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire, otherwise the application will be rejected. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed application and supplemental questionnaire***.

Full Summary Of Benefits By Bargaining Unit

  • Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
  • Fire Safety Unit
  • Police Safety Unit
  • General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.

1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.

5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.

14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

Vacation - Fire Safety Shift Personnel Only

1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)

5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)

16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 12/11/2024 1:00 PM Pacific

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