Position Information

The City is looking for one safety-conscious employee to work in the Traffic Safety Division of Public Works-Operations and Maintenance. This is a temporary (50 weeks) full-time position with medical, dental, and vision insurance options as well as accumulated paid sick leave.

Definition / Distinguishing Characteristics

Under supervision, to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the routine operation of public facilities; to operate Type C power driven equipment; to perform related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

This is a trainee position in the maintenance series of classifications. After appropriate training and experience, the Maintenance Aide could reasonably expect to be promoted to Maintenance Worker unless a permanent Maintenance Aide position has been established.

Job Description

Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Perform heavy routine manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, buildings, parks, recreation areas and other municipal facilities.
• Load and unload material.
• Excavate and backfill trenches with appropriate hand tools.
• Clean gutters, drains and culverts.
• Rake leaves, clean grounds and assist in spraying.
• Cut weeds, clear brush and trim trees.
• Operate, clean and maintain basic tools and equipment used on the job.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Use, maintenance and application of basic hand tools; safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Perform heavy manual labor;
• Maintain and establish cooperative working relationships;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Read and write at the level necessary to perform the above.

Education and Experience:

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

Experience/Education :

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.

If permanently assigned to Tree Maintenance:

Some paid experience in the maintenance of trees.

Required Licenses/Certifications :

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May drive dump truck and other similar Type C power driven equipment.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: City of Chico - Employee Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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