Maintenance Leadworker- Graffiti Abatement- Public Works Community Preservation

DESCRIPTION

The full salary range for this position is as follows:$36.50 to $46.60. Expected hiring range is as follows: $36.50 to $40.25.

DESCRIPTION:

To plan, lead, coordinate and participate in the work of a crew involved in inspection, maintenance, and repair work of a variety of facilities, parks, landscape, structures, streets, fleet, community preservation and as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the lead level classification in the Maintenance class series allocated only to the Public Works Department, Maintenance Division. The Maintenance Lead worker receives direction from a supervisory or management position and is responsible for serving as a lead worker over assigned maintenance staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate a variety of light equipment and tools used in work assignments.

• Inspect a variety of facilities, park grounds, structures, and parkways for safety, appearance, and vandalism problems.

• Plan, lead, coordinate, and participate with work crews in maintenance, installation, and repair work; closely coordinate this work with other work units; provide input on staff performance evaluations to Superintendents; and address performance issues with Superintendents as necessary.

• Respond to citizen complaints and concerns.

• Assist in budget preparation and administration; and submit requisitions and purchase necessary supplies and materials.

• Participate in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair work of assigned areas.

• Prepare reports and records on scheduling, purchasing, man-hours worked and related matters.

• Lead, train and evaluate assigned staff.

• Advise the management staff on maintenance activities.

• Act on behalf of a Maintenance Senior Specialist or other supervisor as required.

• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices.

• Use of standard hand and power tools used in grounds and building maintenance.

• Use of medium/heavy equipment used in grounds and buildings maintenance.

• Standard carpentry and construction techniques.

• Standard building and ground maintenance methods.

• Effective leadership methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Serve as an effective lead worker or crew leader by assigning work, training, and assigned personnel.

• Inspect Park grounds and buildings and identify and schedule needed maintenance security work.

• Perform skilled grounds and building maintenance work activities.

• Operate and drive light and heavy trucks in an efficient and safe manner.

• Operate power tools and equipment in an efficient and safe manner.

• Follow verbal and written instructions and directions in an independent manner.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or GED.

Experience:

Four years of experience performing maintenance work for an agency, company, or organization; OR two years of experience as a Maintenance Worker II with the City of Palmdale.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid California driver's license by the time of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long period of time; frequent bending and squatting. The nature of work also requires sitting, walking on level and slippery surfaces, climbing ladders, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.

Lifting: Required to frequently lift, carry, and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more. Occasional lifting up to 90 pounds, depending on assignment.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment.

Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Work Environment:

Incumbents work outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. Incumbents may use chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders at varying heights, use power and noise producing tools and equipment; incumbents may drive motorized vehicles and equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

Incumbents must be available for on-call and stand-by duty and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Revised: July 2024

FLSA: Overtime Eligible

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled workforce, with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family-oriented and culturally enhancing venues, such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Palmdale Amphitheater, make Palmdale "a place to call home."

Palmdale is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). It encompasses 106.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 165,450. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Public Works Maintenance division.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

The benefits listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions, not to unbenefited part-time employees unless described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 15 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 7.75% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, and vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City deducts 1.45% of salary for Medicare and makes a 1.45% matching contribution.

*Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2025 1:00 PM Pacific

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