Maintenance Worker I

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker I in our Public Works Department’s Building and Facilities Maintenance Division.

This position reports to an assigned Lead Worker or Supervisor. Assists skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers in their activities and performs related work as required.

Ideal candidate will have strong HVAC technical skills.

Schedule : This position may be required to be a part of the on-call schedule and receive calls for emergency service and may be required to respond during non-scheduled work hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends.

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Works as a member of a building maintenance team / crew
• Assists with building maintenance activities such as drywall repair, painting, plumbing, electrical, lighting and HVAC
• Make repairs to City facilities, infrastructure, railings, and staircases
• Assists with street patching / construction crews
• Performs heavy manual labor tasks, as assigned
• Removes litter and debris from the public right-of-way
• Removes illegal signage from the public right-of-way
• Maintains and repairs public restroom fixtures and other City facilities
• Restocks and washes facilities using chemical sanitizing agents
• Sweeps streets and stairways
• Learns to use and uses various tools and equipment required in the performance of duties
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment

The position may be rotated among the various divisions of the department.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying.

A typical combination is as follows :

Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience : At least two (2) years of general maintenance or repair work; or equivalent experience with the City as a Maintenance Worker.

Maintenance work experience in the field of Public Works or Buildings and Facilities Maintenance is highly desirable. Municipal government experience is also desirable.

License / Certificate Requirements : A valid California Class B driver’s license with tank vehicle endorsement is required to be completed within the probationary period.

Must not have an automatic transmission restriction or an air brake restriction. The incumbent must be able to provide a DMV printout.

In compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the City’s policy on random testing for controlled substances and alcohol for commercially licensed drivers, candidates for this position who are commercially licensed are required to pass a drug test prior to placement in the position.

All employees working in this position, who are subject to maintaining a commercial driver’s license for the performance of duties, will be enrolled as participants in the City’s Random Testing Program for Controlled Substances and Alcohol.

Supplemental Information

Why work for Laguna Beach : Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

Application / Selection Process : Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on February 7, 2024.

Applications will be screened carefully and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview.

The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City. Pre-Placement Process : The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, a pre-placement physical and drug test, educational and employment verification, and reference check(s).