Maintenance Worker Trainee (Temporary/Extra Help)

**This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Early submissions are encouraged **

The City of Oxnard is seeking motivated temporary/extra help Maintenance Worker Trainees to join our team. This entry-level position performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and customer service duties across multiple City departments, including Environmental Resources and Wastewater. Employees assigned to this role support City operations by maintaining equipment and infrastructure while providing safe, efficient, and courteous service to residents and the general public.

Payroll/Classification Title: Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker in that it provides semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance work.

WORK SCHEDULE ( Environmental Resources ): Schedules are subject to change depending on operational needs. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

WORK SCHEDULE ( Wastewater ): Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools, supplies and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures. • Operates and maintains assigned equipment, tools and supplies; performs basic inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repair/maintenance work. • Plans, monitors and reviews inventory and supply needs; places orders or requests based on requirements. • Maintains activity logs, records, work orders and related reports. • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: