Job description

The City Maintenance Worker, depending on assignment, works under the supervision of a lead worker, crew
leader, supervisor or director. The City Maintenance Worker is an entry level position performing semi-skilled
duties related to the repair and maintenance of City property and public right-of-ways. All candidates must be
available to work shift hours, weekends, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list
are examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.
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• Perform emergency or routine repair of City owned Street, Storm Drain, Catch Basins or other public

service maintenance work as required.

• Remove and repair various electrical components; fabricates parts; presses bearings.
• Safely open manhole covers and access storm drain catch basins.
• Safely Enter and work as directed in Confined Spaces.
• Assist in sewer maintenance by keeping city sewers free of obstructions.
• Assist in vacuum truck operations in general maintenance and in emergency situations.
• Dismantles, repair and replaces pump and compressor parts.
• Assist in the installation and repair of street signage.
• Assist in the removal of broken glass and boarding up windows.
• Perform and/or assist in basic semi-skilled maintenance and repair work at an entry level in either the

plumbing, electrical, painting or carpentry trade areas.

• Maintain public areas by collecting and removing trash.
• Set up temporary traffic control devices such as cones, signs and barricades as necessary.
• Remove graffiti by using solvents, pressure washers or paint.

• Paint over or remove graffiti sites by the request of the public or by work order in areas that may include

City property and public right-of-way.

• Maintains paint brushes, paint pots, spray guns, compressors, and related equipment.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply finish coverings by using brushes, rollers or spray equipment

as necessary.

• Load and unload of equipment, tools and/or trash and other products related to duties assigned.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on buildings, city grounds and equipment.
• Operate and maintain power hand tools, paint sprayers, pressure washers and other related

equipment.

• Manage appropriately and wear protective equipment at all times: hard hat, flash lights, safety glasses,

gloves, safety boots, dust mask, ear plugs, and respirator.

• Keep required records of work performed, be able to plan and lay out assigned tasks.
• Provide information to the public regarding NPDES regulations, public safety, graffiti removal services

and any other service provided by the city.

• Work with community service workers and student workers who assist in removing graffiti; provide

technical supervision for these workers.

• Perform manual labor and unskilled to semi-skilled concrete work to assist with the construction and/or

repair of City sidewalks, curbs, gutter and other concrete related projects.

• Perform manual labor and unskilled to semi-skilled construction work and safely utilizes tools and

equipment to assist with the construction and repair of City’s streets and alleys.

• Must be available (ON-CALL) for emergencies.
• May be required to work different shifts, weekends and/or holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.; AND
• A minimum of one (1) year full-time paid general maintenance experience.
• Additional coursework or vocational training in the semi-skilled trades desirable.
• Supplemental Questionnaire ~ to access the questionnaire form select the link below. Failure to

submit the supplemental questionnaire form will result in your application being incomplete.
*https://HawthorneCA.formstack.com/forms/cmw_supplemental_questionnaire_092022
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Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at

the time of appointment.

• Must possess a California class “B” driver’s License within one (1) year of employment.
• Traffic Control Technician (TCT) training MUST be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPPER training MUST be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• OSHA Confined Space Certification and training MUST be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for
any open positon. The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please
complete all the required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every
other Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the
Human Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment. Note:
Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via

email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the
level and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is
subject to verification. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be
invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplement questionnaire,
a written test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and
experience. An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process
must inform the City of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 at least seventy-two
(72) hours in advance of the established testing date.

Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on
an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future
vacancies for the position.

VET ERANS’ PREFERANCE CREDIT

The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in
the examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing
with the Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.

*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne
Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to
employer-employee negotiations.

Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan administered by California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPers).

For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary
Schedules.*
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ABOUT THE CITY
Proudly Serving the Community for over 80 Years!
Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square
mile area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los
Angeles and downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M.
Anderson (I-105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By
virtue of its location, Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports,
entertainment, mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the
Los Angeles basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city
and build an economy, which supports the community's desire for a high quality of life.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,044.00 - $5,914.00 per month

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