MAINTENANCE WORKER

Maintenance WorkerThe City of Torrance is recruiting for Maintenance Workers to be part of the Public Works Team The Public Works Department is made up of over 200 employees who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's parks and recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water system. The Public Works Department occasionally has vacancies in the following divisions: Traffic, Concrete, Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. Vacancies may not be available in all divisions at the same time.Maintenance Workers are entry-level positions assigned to work in various assignments throughout the City. There are currently vacancies in Public Works divisions. Descriptions of all assignments are listed below:Concrete: Assists with the construction and/or repair of City curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other concrete structures.Sanitation: Assists with refuse collection; large item pick up and illegal dump collection; builds and repairs refuse carts and bins; repair and maintain equipment; and serves as relief operator on refuse trucks or motor sweepers.Street Maintenance: Assists with construction work and safely operates a variety of tools and equipment to repair City streets.Streetscape: Assists in the maintenance, and replacement of trees and grounds, and the basic repair of irrigation systems located on City parkways and medians.Traffic and Lighting: Assists in the maintenance, replacement and/or repair of traffic signals; traffic signs and street markings.Maintenance Workers are expected to have physical strength and stamina, be able to follow directions, work well under both close supervision and independently, learn skills in various trades, be safety conscious, and work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. HoursMaintenance Workers must be available for emergency call out outside normal work hours. For more information about the duties of the position, click here.Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Applicants must be able to read and follow directions to safely use of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment. In addition, employees must be available to work a variety of shifts and hours, as required by job assignment. Successful candidates will possess the following:A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, and punctuality;A good driving record within the past three years;A willingness to work in a physically active environment;A strong customer service orientation;A strong work ethic.License and Certification: Applicants are required to possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license or higher. Many positions (Concrete, Sanitation, Street Maintenance, Streetscape) require a Class A or B license be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components: Oral Exam - Weighted 100% (will be scheduled tentatively).Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community. Applicants may test for this position only once in a twelve (12) month period. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination. Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing.