Maintenance Worker I / II (Multiple Disciplines)

Definition

PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT VACANCIES (6) ARE WITH THE OPERATIONS DIVISION:
MAINTENANCE SECTIONS: FACILITIES | PARKS | STREETS & SIGNS | TREES & LANDSCAPE

Maintenance Worker I: $35.36 - $42.98 per hour
Maintenance Worker II: $38.89 - $47.27 per hour

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public facilities, including the areas of utilities, parks, trees and landscape, and streets and signs.

MAINTENANCE WORKER I: This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series, and is distinguished from level II by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level class within this series. This class is typically used as a training class in that incumbents may have only limited work experience. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, including the operation of applicable pieces of equipment and machinery.

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MAINTENANCE WORKER II: This is the full journey level class of the Maintenance Worker series. The Maintenance Worker II class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. Positions at this level are fully trained on the operation and maintenance of all commonly used equipment and machinery, and are thoroughly familiar with the operating procedures and policies of assigned area of responsibility. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I.

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This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed after Friday, April 24, 2026, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. If a minimum of three (3) qualified, internal applications are received, those candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Employees Association. External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, sweepers, lift trucks, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving the maintenance of either facilities, streets, utilities, parks and/or street landscape.
• Serve on standby duty for after hours and weekends, if assigned, after probationary period. (Per MOU must be a Maintenance Worker II to receive stand-by assignment.)
• Perform emergency maintenance work as required.

When assigned to Streets & Signs:

• Grade road shoulders and dig ditches.
• Repair, remove and replace concrete
• Remove asphalt and replace with new road material.
• Paint centerlines, crosswalks, and other street markings.
• Maintain and install street name and regulatory signs.
• Set up traffic devices and barricades as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Parks, Trees and Landscape:

• Plant, water, mow, and weed turf grass areas and athletic fields.
• Sweep and repair athletic facilities, including tennis courts and basketball courts.
• Clean and repair picnic areas including BBQ facilities, tables and benches, and surfacing material.
• Clean, repair, secure and make accessible park bathroom facilities.
• Plant, trim, fertilize, treat for pests and disease, remove and replace trees, shrubs and groundcover.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain irrigation systems, including central systems and weather stations.
• Inspect and repair park and playground equipment and fences as applicable.
• Manage invasive weed species through identification, manual removal, plant selection, and the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintain bicycle and pedestrian trails and park pathways including surface repair, regulatory and informational sign maintenance, plant maintenance and litter removal.
• Clean sidewalks, paint sound walls, and maintain pedestrian and athletic lighting, including monitoring and repair.
• Observe safety standards for the proper use of traffic control devices when working in a public street.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Facilities:

• Perform a variety of duties to maintain and repair city buildings, structures and their attendant equipment including carpentry, cleaning, painting, locksmith, plumbing, electrical control systems, HVAC systems, read blue prints, build and assemble furnishings.
• Balance and maintain proper aquatic chemistry; monitor/adjust equipment controllers, filtration equipment; calibrate chemical probes; maintain/repair filters, pumps, motors, lines, tanks; maintain and ensure all aspects of the Civic Center pond and Sports Center pool operations; meet state and federal health code standards.
• Provide training and assist Facilities Maintenance Worker III in preparing and coordination of work, maintaining supplies and monitoring of work performed by contractors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

MAINTENANCE WORKER I:
Experience: None required.

MAINTENANCE WORKER II:
Experience: One (1) year of responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities including the areas of streets, utilities, parks and/or street landscape maintenance, comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I in the City of Milpitas.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

MAINTENANCE WORKER I / II:

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License
• When assigned to any section other than Facilities:
  • Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement within 11 months of appointment.

In addition, Maintenance Worker II:
When assigned to Facilities:

• Obtain and maintain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) within 11 months of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Physical exam and drug and alcohol screening.
• Visual Requirements: Discern colors.
• Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing.

Work is mainly performed outdoors; ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, crawl, bend, and stoop at any given time; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day and occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year; exposure to confined spaces, hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides; ability to walk on uneven surfaces; ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE NOTE THE CURRENT VACANCIES (6) ARE WITH THE OPERATIONS DIVISION:
MAINTENANCE SECTIONS: FACILITIES | PARKS | STREETS & SIGNS | TREES & LANDSCAPE

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Maintenance Worker I

• Receives immediate supervision from the Maintenance Worker III. May receive technical supervision from positions assigned to the Maintenance Worker II class.
• Exercises no supervision.

Maintenance Worker II

• Receives general supervision from Maintenance Worker III.
• May exercise technical supervision over less experienced maintenance staff.
  
  

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.Additionally, members pay $2.40/per hour to the LIUNA pension fund.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.

VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation per year based on years of service.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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