Utility Worker - Community Center

job summary

under close supervision, perform routine and repetitive manual duties on construction, maintenance setup and repair crews in a department; observe safety regulations; perform duties in a higher classification as assigned; and perform related duties as required.

varies monday–sunday, depends on facility needs.

• public works maintenance crew: load and unload heavy materials or equipment from trucks; dig and fill holes, trenches and ditches; maintain and repair streets; operate automatic and manual digging tools; operate motorized equipment such as trucks and skip loaders or other power equipment of comparable size and complexity; service and lubricate motorized equipment; clean hand tools and work areas; divert traffic using flags and barricades;
  
  cut down weeds in vacant lots.
• park maintenance crew: maintain grounds, medians and outdoor landscaped areas including planting, cultivating, trimming, watering and spraying plants, trees, and grass; operate park maintenance equipment such as sprayers and mowers; make minor repairs to irrigation systems; divert traffic using street cones.
• building maintenance crew: maintain facilities and buildings including cleaning rugs, walls, floors, rest rooms, and office spaces; perform building repairs and construction work; work irregular shifts as required.
• carson community center setup/custodial crew: maintain facilities; dust and polish furniture, woodwork and fixtures; vacuum carpets; order and maintain supplies; prepare work schedules and provide work direction to maintenance aides; inspect custodial and setup work; operate equipment; train maintenance aides; maintain records; assist in personnel selection; perform related duties as assigned.

education and/or experience

completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the required level; some experience performing basic laboring work. Community center requires two years of custodial and setup work, one of which must be in a hotel, banquet, meeting room or trade show facility.

knowledge of

• tools and methods employed in basic laboring work; basic operation of motorized equipment.
• provisions of the california vehicle code applying to the operation of vehicles on the highway.
• community center: proper methods, equipment, terminology and materials used in custodial work and physical setup for meeting rooms, conventions, banquets, trade shows.
• health and safety regulations.
• cleaning materials and disinfectants used in custodial work.
• record‑keeping techniques.

skill and/or ability to

• learn the operations of the department to which assigned.
• use tools and equipment with skill and safety.
• learn to read and interpret blueprints.
• work from heights.
• understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
• demonstrate physical endurance; agility, and strength necessary to perform heavy manual labor.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

possession of a valid california class iii driver’s license and must be insurable by the city’s insurance carrier.

the city of carson is an equal opportunity employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call human resources for assistance at (310) 952‑1736.

• afscme – part‑time membership; pars retirement with employer contribution as per formulas.
• calpers retirement formula for eligible members.
• medical insurance available through calpers; city pays minimum monthly premium.
• sick leave accrual of 1 hour per 30 hours, up to 24 hours per year.
• holiday pay for scheduled work on holidays.

important notice: only those among the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will be an interview, weighted at 100%. Falsification, exaggeration, or omission of material facts may be penalized. Applications will be accepted only online.