The City of Goleta is seeking a Part Time/Temporary Maintenance Worker I (Aquatics Technician) for the Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Splash Pad. The work will include the inspection, preventative maintenance, repair, programming, water treatment, and other tasks and services necessary to ensure a well-maintained splash pad system providing a quality aquatic recreation facility for the public that meets the Department of Environmental Health's standards and requirements. Information about the Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Splash Pad can be found here.

The proposed schedule for this position is 12-16 hours per week, with start times expected to be mornings, approximately two hours before the splash pad's opening times.

The job classification for the Maintenance Worker I (Aquatics Technician) is based on the Maintenance Worker I (Streets/Parks Maintenance) position, but the job functions and qualifications differ as set forth below.

DEFINITION & CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

When Assigned to Splash Pad:
Under close and general supervision, learns and performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and servicing of the Jonny D Wallis Neighborhood Park Splash Pad; performs related duties as required.

When Assigned to Streets/Parks Maintenance:
Under close and general supervision, learns and performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and servicing of City streets, trees, facilities, and equipment; performs related duties as required.

Positions in this class are characterized by their ability to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks requiring a working-level degree of skill and knowledge. Employees at this level are required to have received some training in procedures and policies relating to their assigned areas of responsibility. Incumbents work under supervision and perform assignments without detailed instructions as to specific procedures to be followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business need and changing business practices:

Examples of Responsibilities When Assigned to Splash Pad:

• Check and correct chemical levels and maintain daily chemical logs.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain splash pad and associated equipment and components.
• Program controllers/timers per schedule provided by the City.
• Repair damaged splash pad equipment and components.
• Report any vandalism, maintenance issues or safety concerns to City staff.

• Patches streets and alleys using pneumatic tools and asphalt rakes.
• Constructs and repairs curbs and gutters.
• Breaks out old concrete, digs trenches, uses air tools to break through and compact.
• Builds forms, pours and finishes concrete.
• Repairs and maintains street surfaces, sidewalks, medians, and other Public Works-related infrastructure.
• Cleans storm drains and catch basins; replaces and repairs signs; repairs and builds fences; removes graffiti; performs weed abatement tasks.
• Uses power and hand tools to edge, spray, and weed rights-of-ways, grounds, flower beds, and other landscaped areas; plants, prunes or trims hedges, trees, shrubs and plants; waters assigned areas by hand and/or with sprinklers.
• Performs periodic painting, plumbing, carpentry and cement work as needed on City facilities; installs, maintains and repairs sprinkler systems; applies repellents and unrestricted pesticides; assists with equipment set-up and other physical arrangements.
• Operates a variety of equipment or vehicles; makes minor repairs such as sharpening blades; performs routine vehicle maintenance and equipment safety inspections; makes minor adjustments on service equipment; oils and lubricates equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment as necessary.
• Loads and unloads supplies, including the lifting of heavy objects.
• Utilizes two-way radio and/or a cellular phone for field communication.
• Maintains logs of daily activities; assists in preparing and ordering of supplies and tools.
• Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & TRAINING

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

Education:

When Assigned to Splash Pad:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Possession of a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate or an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate required.

• High school education or equivalent.

• One year of experience operating and maintaining equipment associated with a municipal aquatic facility.

• One year of experience assisting in street maintenance, construction, and/or grounds maintenance .

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of:
  • Principles, practices, methods, tools, materials and techniques required to maintain and repair equipment associated with the operation of a municipal aquatic facility.
  • Methods and materials used in installation, maintenance and repair of aquatic equipment.
  • Rules, regulations, policies and operating procedures for the City.
  • Safe work practices.

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic maintenance methods and techniques.
  • Operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in repair and maintenance activities.
  • Techniques and procedures in basic carpentry, metal, masonry, painting and mechanical work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Mental function: Includes reading, writing, mathematical computations, operating a computer, problem solving, managing multiple projects, calmly handling complaints and problems from irate citizens or contractors, decision making under stressful conditions, and executing assignments within established deadlines.
• Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective and timely manner with minimal direction.
• Mobility: Incumbents must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various tools and equipment. Incumbents may be required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Incumbents are required to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Environment: Ability to be exposed to inclement weather and conditions including cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibrations, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Other factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents will be required to travel to different sites and locations; and be available for overtime, on-call, or standby duty.