Consolidated Maintenance Worker I

$24.08 to $29.26 Hourly with a 5% COLA on 7/1/26

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the vibrant community of Morro Bay? The City of Morro Bay is seeking a dedicated and skilled Consolidated Maintenance Worker I. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike while enjoying the beautiful coastal surroundings. If you're a strong multi-tasker, have a passion for public works maintenance, and a desire to contribute to the success of Morro Bay, we want to hear from you!

This is the entry level of class in the Consolidated Maintenance Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As knowledge, background, and skills increase, promotion to the next higher-level classification may be reasonably expected. Advancement in the series to a Consolidated Maintenance Worker II classification can occur based on demonstrated performance of the required knowledge, skills and abilities, and the recommendation of the department head.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

• General services and maintenance of city owned facilities to include custodial work, routine repairs, painting, carpets, and floors.
• Picks up trash, sweeps walks, entrances and adjacent facility grounds.
• Moves furniture, does meeting setups (chairs, tables, sound systems).
• May assist with electrical and plumbing of city owned facilities.
• Assists with performing maintenance on custodial equipment including buffers, vacuum cleaners, etc.
• Stocks cleaning supplies.
• May be required to be on-call in event of emergency on weekends or in the evening.
• Performs related duties as required.

PARKS AND STREETS

• Assists with removing and replacing road material, such as asphalt.
• May assist using premix asphalt to repair streets and gutters.
• Measures, lays out, and paints crosswalks, curbs, stop and center lines.
• Assists with paint striping to paint solid or broken center lines
• Patrols for drainage problems and cleans clogged storm drain basins.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment, mowers and vehicles used in the course of work.
• Plants and transplants, removes, fertilizes, cultivates, waters, and sprays flowers; and assists with pruning, trimming and spraying shrubs and trees.
• Mows, trims, waters and fertilizes lawns and other grass areas.
• Assists in repairing and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Assists in applying herbicides and pesticides.
• May be required to be on-call in event of emergency on weekends or in the evening.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• General maintenance and repair materials.
• Tools and equipment used in general maintenance work.
• Basic safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

• Safely and effectively perform unskilled and semi-skilled work on streets, parks and facility maintenance and repair assignments
• Safely and effectively operate hand and power tools.
• Learn basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry maintenance techniques.
• Read, write, and maintain routine records at the level to successfully perform required duties.
• Safely and effectively operate and/or learn to operate automotive and /or specialized equipment as assigned.
• Learn the practices, procedures, and techniques pertaining to assigned area.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public as required by assignment.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience related to the area of assignment is desirable.
• Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate carried hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Individuals can apply through the City website at style="text-decoration: underline"> APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion to assure equal employment opportunity based upon ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, childbirth, breast-feeding, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics or information, military or veteran's status, and/or any other category protected by federal and/or state law.