PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I - STREET MAINTENANCE at City of San Marcos – San Marcos, California

Title: PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I - STREET MAINTENANCE

Salary: $53,691.08 - $70,054.69 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 03/30/2026

Closing Date: 04/17/26

Location: 201 Mata Way San Marcos, CA

Job Number: 2026 - 18

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder general direction, participates in the activities of the Public Works Department and the associated operational divisions. Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Staff who meet the minimum progression requirements are eligible to progress from Maintenance Worker I to Maintenance Worker II by meeting the following eligibility criteria:

• Employee demonstrates proficiency in skills-based competency requirements, as validated by division Supervisor. The skills-based competency requirements are attached as a supplemental attachment to this job description.
• Employee must demonstrate satisfactory performance standards, including no prior discipline / Performance Improvement Plans within the prior year.
• Employee must have served a minimum of 24 months as a Maintenance Worker I for the City of San Marcos.
• Effective January 1, 2024, employees who meet the eligibility requirements will be eligible for the progression from a Maintenance Worker I position to a Maintenance Worker II position at the employee’s annual anniversary date.

Maintenance Worker I/II positions are assigned to various divisions within the Public Works Department:

• Street Maintenance: Maintenance and repair of City streets and sidewalks, drainage systems, traffic signing and striping, traffic signals, lighting and other public improvements.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Operates small, large and heavy equipment on streets, highways and over terrain; Participate in setup, takedown and implementation of traffic control; Maintain city facilities, parks, trails and other owned assets in area of assignment; Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled and semi-skilled maintenance.
• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; Establishes and maintains safety programs for assigned staff and contractors.
• Records all applicable data in City work-order management system or other required systems; Ensures that maintenance files, records and documents are appropriately maintained and stored.
• Participates in the use, care, and operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, chemicals and supplies.
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget in accordance with applicable regulations and standards; reviews schedules of construction.
• Participates and may lead a crew in assigned work projects.
• Maintains simple records; reads and interprets directions and sketches.
• Builds collaborative relationships with team members, property management, City staff, tenants, public utilities, agencies, community members and vendors; responds to and resolves maintenance issues, inquiries, concerns and complaints in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Cleans, maintains, and properly stores tools and equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment; cleans, maintains, and stores painting equipment.
• Maintains library of literature, brochures, parts books, repair manuals and operation manuals related to division's activities and equipment.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings. Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of maintenance.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies and callback when participating in the After Hours On-Call Program, while in a standby capacity or as emergency situations require.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Some examples of specific divisional duties are outlined below:

• Street Maintenance: Performs a wide variety of manual, skilled, and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work, including digging trenches, placing and finishing concrete, spraying herbicides, loading and unloading vehicles, moving materials and equipment, litter abatement, painting, street patching, and curb repair.

QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:
Tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in operations maintenance; general maintenance procedures and methods; operation and preventive maintenance procedures of power and other equipment relative to assigned area; basic electrical principles; safe working practices; principles of customer services; general understanding of the California Vehicle Code.

• Street Maintenance: Maintenance, operations, services, and activities related to the maintenance and repair of City streets; materials, methods, techniques, and terminology used in the maintenance and repair of City streets. Principles and practices of electrical repair; methods, materials and techniques of the installation and repair of electrical, mechanical and solid state equipment; principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems; various remote control programming software for controlling traffic signals from a central location; safety precautions necessary in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical and solid state equipment, in both energized and de-energized operation modes.

Ability to:
Perform strenuous physical work with agility and endurance; work in cooperative manner with others and contribute to a successful team effort; use and properly operate assigned tools and equipment; operate assigned trucks and equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions; read, write, speak, and understand English in order to communicate with fellow employees and the public and to follow safety precautions and procedures; maintain both written and electronic documentation and record keeping; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; and establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a cooperative team effort.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
License / Certificate
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. A Commercial driver’s license with a tank endorsement may be required of some positions or to participate in the after-hours program. Professional certifications and/or licenses and accreditations are highly desirable. Within six months of employment, possession of Valid CA Commercial Driver License, either Class A or B is required.

Special Requirements
Due to safety regulations, when utilizing certain respirators and/or working with certain chemicals, incumbents may be prohibited from wearing contact lenses and/or glasses and beards or other facial hair which may prevent proper fit of personal protective equipment.

Benefits:

Holidays – The City observes fourteen (14) paid holidays that include eleven (11) specifically designated days as recognized by the State of California and three (3) floating holidays.

Deferred Compensation Employer Match Program - The City offers a Deferred Compensation Employer Match Program, matching employee contributions up to 2%

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