Maintenance Worker I/II - Streets

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Maintenance Worker I/II - Streets

City of Los Altos Los Altos, California, United States

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker I/II - Streets

Description

Description

The City of Los Altos is currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker position. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and improvement of the City’s infrastructure while serving the community. Candidates who are committed to public service and take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and efficient streets are encouraged to apply.

Maintenance Worker I: $71,546.28 - $86,964.80 Annually

Maintenance Worker II: $79,500.72 - $96,633.42 Annually

The Streets Division performs a wide range of essential maintenance and infrastructure tasks, including street repair (remove, replace and stamp patching), concrete work, sidewalk removal/replacement, carpentry, street lighting installation and maintenance (solar and hard-wired), traffic striping, installation and maintenance of regulatory and street name signage. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the stormwater system, including trash capture devices, as well as installing benches, and public art elements.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment while developing and applying valuable skills in the Public Works field. The ideal candidate is professional, communicates effectively, enjoys working as part of a team, and is eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.


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IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of the listed experience and education requirements may lead to a qualifying application. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Maintenance Worker I

EXPERIENCE:


EDUCATION:


LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:


Maintenance Worker II

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience in construction or maintenance work.

Proficient knowledge and experience in the following skills:


EDUCATION:


LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Worker is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs. Heavy physical indoor or outdoor work is required during the course of a normal maintenance workday. Work in inclement weather is also required. Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.

Supplemental Information

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
This recruitment is to fill 2 full-time vacancies within the Parks Department Streets division. This applicant pool may be used to fill future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed and screened every two weeks after posting date. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including a background investigation. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis after initial posting date. interviewing may be initiated prior to post-closing date. For any questions or concerns, please contact Cyrus Castillo at [email protected] for further clarification.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Enjoys working in a small-town atmosphere with an engaged public, including merchants, property owners and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Worker I/II is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift and/or move 80 lbs. Heavy physical indoor or outdoor work is required during the course of a normal maintenance work day. Work in inclement weather is also required. Work on holidays, weekends, and nights may be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employe

Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$71,546.18 - $86,964.82 Annually
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