Maintenance Worker I/II

<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><strong>City of Lathrop  <br>Maintenance Worker I/II<br></strong></span></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>The level at which an individual is hired is dependent on their qualifications and experience.</strong><br><strong>This posting will close on March 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. or when applicant count reaches 125.</strong></div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>The Position</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The City of Lathrop is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Worker I/II in the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City parks, splash pads, landscaped areas, and municipal facilities. Incumbents may be assigned to maintain athletic fields, playgrounds, irrigation systems, restrooms, buildings, and other public facilities. Work includes landscape maintenance, minor building repairs, equipment operation, and responding to maintenance service requests. <br><br>Positions may be filled at either the Maintenance Worker I or Maintenance Worker II level depending on qualifications and experience.</div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">This is both an indoor and outdoor position and requires work in varying weather conditions.</div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0px;"><u>About Lathrop</u></span></strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city.   We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento.  Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. </span><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. Lathrop’s population as of January 1, 2025, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 38,596. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in </span><a href="https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/local-news/manteca-tracy-tie-3rd-fastest-growing-city/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/local-news/manteca-tracy-tie-3rd-fastest-growing-city/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><u>2021</u>,</span></a> <a href="https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/local-news/manteca-lathrop-growing-together/#:~:text=The%20two%20cities%20are%20at%20the%20crossroads%20of,90%2C000%20residents%20was%20the%20third%20fastest%20growing%20city." target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/local-news/manteca-lathrop-growing-together/#:~:text=The%20two%20cities%20are%20at%20the%20crossroads%20of,90%2C000%20residents%20was%20the%20third%20fastest%20growing%20city." data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><u>2022</u></span></a><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">, </span><u><a href="https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lathrop-growth-surge/103-245febe8-8751-4dea-9ce2-a3b6909095c6" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lathrop-growth-surge/103-245febe8-8751-4dea-9ce2-a3b6909095c6" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">2023</span></a> , </u><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/cas-population-grows-for-first-time-since-pandemic/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/cas-population-grows-for-first-time-since-pandemic/" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;">2024</a> and <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/lathrop-population-nearly-doubles-census-data/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/cas-population-grows-for-first-time-since-pandemic/" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-pasted="true">2025</a> <span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">as one of Northern California’s fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the <a href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/california-city-among-fastest-growing-in-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/california-city-among-fastest-growing-in-us" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;">5th fastest growing city in the country. </a>With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.</span></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">The <strong>Maintenance Worker I</strong> is the entry-level</span><em style="color: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"> </em><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">class in the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, depending on Department/Division assignments, incumbents perform skilled work under immediate supervision; incumbents perform the routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks in streets, parks, buildings, public facilities and Utilities. Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties.  This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level classification.</span></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">The </span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">Maintenance Worker II </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">is the journey</span><em style="color: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"> </em><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Depending on Department/Division assignments, incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties.  Incumbents perform a full range of duties related to the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s streets, parks, buildings, public facilities and utilities. This classification differs from the next lower classification of Maintenance Worker I by the greater complexity of the assignments received, and the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.  This classification is distinguished from the</span><em style="color: inherit; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"> </em><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">next higher classification of Maintenance Worker III in that the latter is an advanced journey level class responsible for the most difficult and complex skilled and semi-skilled work within the assigned Department/Division.</span></div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>Supervision Received/Exercised</u></strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Under general supervision, depending on assigned Department/Division learns to perform and performs the full array of routine and complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Maintenance Worker series, including skilled and semi-skilled work in streets, storm drain basins, parks, buildings and public facilities; assists other staff when assigned; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.</div><br><div style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>Essential Functions</u></strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><em>Including, but not limited to the following:</em></div><ul><li>City-wide trash and graffiti abatement.</li><li>Perform routine maintenance and repairs on City parks, splash pads, and facilities.</li><li>Maintain landscaped areas and City owned parking lots</li><li>Inspect and maintain playground equipment and park amenities.</li><li>Perform minor carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic electrical repairs.</li><li>Clean and maintain restrooms and public buildings.</li><li>Operate light and moderately heavy equipment and hand tools.</li><li>Respond to vandalism, emergencies, and maintenance requests.</li><li>Follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>The full job description(s) can be viewed by accessing the following link:</strong></span></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380391?keywords=maintenance%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380391?keywords=maintenance%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Maintenance Worker I</a> - <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0px;">$59,664 to $72,522 Annually</span> </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380422?keywords=maintenance%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380422?keywords=maintenance%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Maintenance Worker II</a> - <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0px;">$65,858 to $80,051 Annually</span></li></ul><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>Education and/or Experience:</u></strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a <strong>Maintenance Worker I/II</strong> A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:</div><p style="margin: 1.0em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380391?page=1&pagetype=classSpecifications" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380391?page=1&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><strong><u>Maintenance Worker I</u></strong></a></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">A high school diploma or equivalent.  </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">One year of experience in construction, maintenance or landscape work is desirable.</li></ul><p style="margin: 1.0em 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380422?keywords=maintenance&page=1&pagetype=classSpecifications" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lathrop/classspecs/1380422?keywords=maintenance&page=1&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><strong><u>Maintenance Worker II</u></strong></a></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; text-align: justify;">In addition to the above, one year of experience in construction and maintenance of streets, parks or buildings equivalent to that of a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Lathrop.</p></li></ul><undefined><br></undefined><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><strong><u>License/Certificate:</u></strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;">Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license. For some vehicles, possession of a class B California driver’s license might be required. Possession of a Pesticide Applicator’s certificate issued by the state of California is desirable.</span></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true">Use the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);">A completed employment application is required.  </span><span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);">Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.</span></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS</u></strong></div><p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  The need to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is also required.  Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold.  The position entails working in situations that may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock or mechanical hazards.  The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.</p><p style="margin: 0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.</p><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong><u>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</u> <br></strong>The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.</span></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong><u>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS </u></strong></span></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-align: justify;text-indent: 0.0px;">The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may </span>contact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.</div><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><u>DISASTER SERVICE WORKER</u></strong><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">All City of Lathrop employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the City may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a “Local Emergency” is declared during the employee’s shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a “Local Emergency” is declared outside of the employee’s shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.</span></div>

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