Maintenance Worker I or II

Small Team – Big Opportunity

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the community every day and thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, consider the Public Works team at the City of Moorpark. Our Public Works Department is ready to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Worker I or II to our team. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in Moorpark.

At the City of Moorpark, we "Strive to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark" and are always looking for others to further that vision.

We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package comprised of 100% City paid health insurance for employee and most plans will also cover dependents at 100% (depending upon the plan chosen), 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance for employee and dependents, CalPERS retirement, 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation, annual leave bank, paid holidays including a winter break, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance, and a 9/80 work schedule (See and review the benefits tab).

Here at City Hall, we have an Employee Engagement Team and we celebrate and recognize employees.

• “There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.
• “I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”
• “I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.”

First review of applications will be on April
1. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Prompt application submission prior to April 1 is encouraged.

Maintenance Workers at the City of Moorpark perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets and streetscapes, parks, City buildings or other facilities. These positions are not overtime exempt. The City has the discretion to make occasional adjustments of the work week, workday, or hours to serve the interest of the City's operation and mission.

This position is in the Public Works Department and receives immediate supervision from supervisory, management, or higher-level maintenance staff.

Entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the absence of directly-related experience and requiring training to complete the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

Journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Distinguished from the Maintenance Worker III by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees in this class may have only limited related work experience.

• Maintain streets and public right-of-way or other City facilities.
• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to assigned supervisory or maintenance staff.
• Maintain roadways by removing sand, gravel and debris; clean and maintain storm drains, pipes and catch basins.
• Operate various maintenance equipment and trucks; clean and maintain equipment.
• Construct forms, pour and finish cement on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, alleys, and other related areas.
• Perform flood control; install storm drainpipes; dig ditches and backfill trenches and holes.
• Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete and asphalt surfaces; perform hot patching and sealing on surfaces; shovel and rake asphalt.
• Set up and take down traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control.
• Maintain traffic signs; replace stop, parking, and street signs; perform street stenciling.
• Sand blast graffiti from City facilities and structures.
• May perform custodial duties including cleaning restrooms and offices; maintain and clean floors; dust office…