Maintenance Worker I/II

Description

Important Information: Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Minimum Qualifications Screening: 01/16/2026 - 01/30/2026


Best Qualified Screening: Week of 02/02/2026

1st Round Interviews: Week of 02/09/2026

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking a Maintenance Worker I/II to staff the City’s Beautification Crew assigned to the General Services Department. The General Services Department provides engineering services, administers all public works contracts and capital improvement projects, and operates and maintains the City’s public infrastructure, including streets and roads, sidewalks, medians, trails, creeks, open spaces and greenbelts. The City’s General Services Department is a non-traditional public works department in that many of the services are provided through outside contracts. For the purposes of this recruitment, the Maintenance Worker I/II position will be responsible for helping improve the overall appearance throughout the community through proactive blight abatement efforts, as well as supporting the division’s overall maintenance needs.

The Beautification Crew will be a unique and exciting opportunity for the Maintenance Worker I/II position that is the subject of this recruitment. The Beautification Crew concept was created out of a multidisciplinary discussion and while the position will be assigned to the General Services Department, there will be interface and exposure to all departments including a significant opportunity to work closely with the Police Department. The ideal candidate for the Beautification Crew will have a “can-do” attitude, possess a strong work ethic, have the ability to be a self-starter taking a proactive approach to executing their work consistent with the desired outcomes for the program and the overall work plan laid out by their supervisor. The Beautification Crew will provide for physical cleanliness of Citrus Heights but will also have interface with the public and will be expected to be ambassadors for the overall program when talking to the public about their work. The Beautification Crew members will be key team members who work with the larger organization to greatly improve the community cleanliness and image for Citrus Heights.

Examples of Duties

• Perform maintenance duties related to area of assignment, including but not limited to, building, grounds, fleet, drainage, and/or transportation.
• Implement procedures and practices related to area of assignment; ensure compliance with City standards and requirements; and, ensure that emergency situations are responded to in a timely manner and City needs are met.
• Assist with general maintenance activities related to infrastructure in the community, including lighting and landscape areas; medians and public right-of-ways, bus stops, and other areas of the business district or residential areas.
• Follow-up on a variety of maintenance related customer service needs out in the field as needed to support the activities of the General Services Department. This may include picking up trash, removing basketball hoops, and other miscellaneous duties.
• Provide back-up and assistance to other technical positions in the General Services Department during storms and flooding, emergency situations or key critical projects.
• Perform duties as needed when assigned to standby duty or on-call to provide after-hours emergency assistance related in storm activities, streets, or other issues.
• Respond to customer service issues related to area of assignment; respond to concerns or complaints and take appropriate corrective action.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Building, Grounds and Fleet :

• Perform general maintenance, upkeep and repair of City buildings, grounds and vehicle fleet.
• Perform tasks necessary to facilitate City and public use of facilities and grounds, including private rental arrangements.
• Assist in implementation of improvements and changes to the building, grounds and landscaping including setting up for meetings and special events as needed.
• Perform semi-skilled work such as plumbing, irrigation, and construction as needed to maintain the City’s facilities.
• Assure security of buildings and opening or locking of facilities after hours.

When assigned to Drainage :

• Remove vegetation and debris within creeks and channels to improve flow during storm events.
• Respond to storm related calls and emergency situations; provide assistance so that service will be provided or restored.
• Assist with work of tree contractors for routine and emergency work.
• Assist in distributing sandbags to residents.
• Provide roadside drainage maintenance.

When assigned to Transportation :

• Assist with transportation and roadside maintenance projects including those performed with or by other agencies.
• Perform roadside maintenance functions including base repair, striping, lines, and legends.
• Assist with graffiti prevention and clean up.

Typical Qualifications

Maintenance Worker I

Knowledge of:

• Basic office procedures, methods.
• Principles and practices of good customer service.
• Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and practices of safety management.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules. Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Learn to assist with maintenance functions duties, as assigned.
• Learn to safely use and care for tools needed for maintenance jobs.
• Work hours necessary, including evenings and weekends, to meet the requirements of the job.
• Work scheduled and emergency overtime; be available for call back, as required; and to change work periods and work days dependent on operational requirements of the City.
• Learn to use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Provide high quality, economical services to the Citrus Heights community, placing emphasis on responsive customer service.
• Demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new, innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use principles of effective office safety including use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintenance of safe housekeeping in personal and common workspaces.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience :
No experience required.

Training :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate :
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required.
Gain certification and training in various specialized maintenance, construction and emergency tools and procedures as required by OSHA and needed by the organization.

Maintenance Worker II
In addition to the qualifications for the Maintenance Worker I:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of maintenance and construction as related to area of assignment.
• Methods and techniques of proper and effective use of maintenance tools, equipment and materials.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances, City functions, policies, rules and regulations.

Ability to:

• Provide technical and functional supervision and training to less experienced staff.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience :
Two years of responsible entry level experience related to public works maintenance in assigned area.

Training :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, additional training in area of specialty is desirable.

License or Certificate :
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required.
Gain certification and training in various specialized maintenance, construction and emergency tools and procedures as required by OSHA and needed by the organization.

Supplemental Information

Intermittently, sit while operating a vehicle or large piece of equipment; walk around job sites; bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist while performing installation of equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.

The City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

The City’s first-class benefits include:

• RETIREMENT- CalPERS retirement (employee pays full member contribution).
  • Classic member 2.7% @ 55 (Employees hired with the City of Citrus Heights before 08/14/2011)
  • Classic member 2% @ 55
  • PEPRA member 2% @ 62
• LEAVE - the City’s time off options.
  • 136 hours of Annual Leave (to be used for vacation or sick time)
  • 40 hours of Long Term Medical Leave
  • 16 hours of Floating Holiday beginning Jan 1st each year
• HEALTH INSURANCE - monthly City contribution toward health insurance ($2375contribution for Family coverage, $1850 contributionfor Employee + 1 person & $925 contribution for Employee only), or a $700/month stipend if alternative group health care coverage is demonstrated. City also provides Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account options.
• DENTAL/VISION - fully paid family dental & family vision.
• LIFE INSURANCE - City pays $50,000life & accidental death & dismemberment for employees, and long-term disability insurance. Optional life is available to employees at their expense.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - Optional enrollment in a pre-tax payroll deducted 457 plan (Mission Square).

SOCIAL SECURITY - The City does not participate in Social Security but does participate in Medicare and State Disability Insurance (SDI).

Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Citrus Heights

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