Maintenance Worker I​/II

salary : $52,956.00 - $72,828.00 annually
location : hemet, ca
job type: full time
job number: 25/26-035
department: public works
division: streets
opening date: 02/18/2026
closing date: 3/18/2026 5:00 pm pacific

the city

** the city of hemet is an equal opportunity employer**
the city of hemet is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our public works team as a maintenance worker i/ii. This is an exciting opportunity to serve your community while building a stable and rewarding career in local government. Whether you are starting your career in public works or bringing hands-on experience in construction, landscaping, streets, or facilities maintenance, this position offers the chance to make a visible and lasting impact throughout our city.

as a maintenance worker with the city of hemet, you'll play a vital role in maintaining streets, parks, facilities, and public spaces that residents rely on every day. We're looking for team players who take pride in quality workmanship, value safety, and enjoy working outdoors in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help keep hemet running smoothly, we encourage you to apply today.

summary description
under general supervision, performs and learns to perform the full array of duties assigned to classes in the maintenance worker series, including skilled and semi-skilled work in streets, road shoulders, parks, trees, and equipment maintenance; assists other public works maintenance units when assigned; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

streets: performs skilled street maintenance tasks involving the repair, maintenance and construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, shoulders, pavement, and related facilities; removes debris from roads, pedestrian walkways and public areas; performs weed abatement and graffiti removal; assists in the installation, maintenance and inspection of city signs, road markings, striping, and delineators; performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and ramp installation and repair;

performs temporary and permanent pothole repairs and crack sealing; removes and replaces asphalt; paints curbs; installs and repairs guardrails and barricades; mows and abates weeds on rights-of-way; sprays herbicides; conducts litter removal throughout the city.

parks: performs skilled maintenance work in parks, landscapes, and recreational facilities; mows and edges lawn areas; removes graffiti; cleans and maintains grounds, paved areas, paths and walkways; picks up trash and litter; opens, cleans and maintains all restrooms; installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems; adjusts, repairs and replaces timing mechanisms; installs, maintains and repairs playground equipment; performs landscape planting, trimming, removal and weed control;

mixes and applies herbicides and pesticides in a safe manner; operates and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.

water department: performs skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of the city's water systems; installs new water mains and residential and commercial service lines; shuts down mains and water services to make repairs; maintains, repairs and replaces water lines, hydrants, valves, back flow devices and meters; flushes hydrants and mains; performs maintenance and repair at well sites. Performs traffic control;

assists in the installation and repair of sewer lines; operates dump trucks, service trucks, vactors, jet trucks, backhoes, boom trucks and other light and heavy duty maintenance and construction equipment as assigned, maintains and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; operates a variety of hand and power tools; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects/ assists with city sponsored functions;

works with a variety of outside contractors; responds to emergency call-outs as assigned.

assists other public works maintenance units when required; performs tree trimming, graffiti removal and traffic control; operates trucks, loaders, pavers, backhoes, boom…