Maintenance Worker - Government Jobs : Job Details

This listing closes on August 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

Employer: City of Lynwood

Salary: $57,436.56 - $69,830.52 Annually

Location: Lynwood, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-19

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: July 15, 2025

Closing Date: August 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time

Bargaining Unit: LEA

Accepting the first 50 qualified applications. The position under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual laboring tasks in the maintenance, repair, upkeep and construction of City streets, parks, landscaped areas, and facilities; operates City vehicles and light trucks; uses and operates manual tools, light moderately heavy and heavy power driven equipment; removes graffiti and cleaning of public right-of-ways, general painting and maintenance restoration; observes safety rules and regulations; and to do other related work as required. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list to fill two (2) current Full-Time vacancies within the Public Works Department. The City of Lynwood is looking for individuals who will provide great customer service and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community. This recruitment is set to close on Thursday, August 07, 2025 but may close without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. This is a benefited, full-time position with working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Public Works Department. Candidates may be required to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call status.

Examples of duties performed in the following divisions may include (but are not limited to): Streets Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation of road paving; assist in the repair of curbs, gutters, manholes, paving of street and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools; remove and replace road surface material and debris; load, transport, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment's as required; install, repair, and clean storm drains, catch basins, and culverts; break up concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, and mix and pour cement for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and sidewalk ramps; fill, patch, and resurface holes, cracks, and service laterals; place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagman; set up lanterns and barricades; assists in loading and unloading trucks and moving and setting up furniture or equipment as needed for special events; operate tools, heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, and skip loader; assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions; cleans public right-of-ways, and alleys; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used. Parks Performs a full range of turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize; maintain shrubs, flower beds, plants, landscape areas, trees, and controls weeds; trim and prune bushes, trees, shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, flowers or shrub; maintenance and installation of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controller; operate ground maintenance vehicles and equipment such as dump trucks, mowers, edger's, blowers, tractors, loaders and hand tools; perform maintenance on athletic fields; maintain playground equipment, picnic tables, public restrooms and other related park equipment and facilities; assist in pest control measures; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, and other facilities; pick up trash; assist in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events; assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions; identifies maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used.

Knowledge of: general tools, materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in general maintenance, repair and construction work; standard safe work and driving principles and practices; proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment; and Ability to: perform with accuracy and speed as required; interpret and apply safety policies, procedures required by applicable laws, codes, and regulations; perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools; safely use tools and equipment; understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of prior experience performing heavy laboring tasks is required. Examples of those tasks may be, but are not limited to prior street, park/landscape, graffiti abatement, industrial and/or custodial duties. Special requirements: Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required and a good driving record. Physical tasks and environment conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.; seldom to occasionally lift up to 95 lbs.; have ability to withstand exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards and exposure to repetitive motion, moving traffic, and areas under construction; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for irregular work schedule, shift work, on call, stand-by, and emergency call. This job specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job. Not all incumbents may perform all duties at all times. However, incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation for disability at any time while holding this position. This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 (LEA). Candidates that will require mandatory reenrollment in CALPERS based on prior employment with another public agency will not be considered for part-time employment with the City based on budgetary reasons. Current City of Lynwood employees please do not use your City of Lynwood email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Lynwood employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

The City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at (310) ###-#### ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.

Your online application packet must include: 1. A completed online employment application. 2. A completed supplemental questionnaire. Failure to submit a complete application packet will result in disqualification from the examination process. Job applications must completely be filled out; a resume cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to be detail in your education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted. Applicants will receive communication through email. Complete application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this job announcement. No postmarks, faxes or emails will be accepted. Only those candidates deemed to be the most qualified and meeting the City's particular needs will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The recruitment process may consist of a written examination, practical examination and/or an oral interview conducted by a panel of experts. Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute nor guarantee an expressed or implied contract for employment and may be revoked or modified without notice.

Prior to the first day of work, selected candidates must pass a background (live scan fingerprinted) and physical examination, including a drug screen. Employer will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if employer is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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