CITY OF RICHMOND, CA Class Code: SM-808 (I), SM-809 (II) Reviewed/Updated: 6/10/2021
Established: 06/28/01
Revision: 04/24/08
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1021
FLSA: Non-exempt
Formerly: Custodian
UTILITY WORKER I/II
DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs cleaning, maintenance and general housekeeping duties in City-owned or maintained buildings; will be required to maintain sites in an orderly, sanitary, insect and rodent free area and does related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class are assigned a variety of cleaning, maintenance and general housekeeping tasks of a spe cific or limited nature in City -owned or maintained buildings. Will work a lone or with others in performing their assigned tasks. Flexibly staffed classification with the I level performing limited work assignments requiring less technical skills while under direct supervision, the II is the journey level and will perform the f ull range of job duties with minimal supervision.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1. Sweeping, mopping, waxing/polishing, and buffing floors.
2. Dust and polish furniture, walls, woodwork, cabinets, and ledges.
3. Make adjustments to door closers and locks.
4. Replace depleted lights of varying types.
5. Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
6. Washes windows, frames, walls and toilet fixtures.
7. Maintains energy and security integrity of rooms unoccupied.
8. Assists in moving and arranging furniture.
9. Perform maintenance on vacuum cleaners and buffers.
10. Assemble furniture and make minor repairs to same.
11. Change clocks, supply new batteries, adjust as necessary.
12. Cleans and repairs blinds of all sorts.
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13. Maintains immediate exterior of buildings.
14. Checks plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opens and cleans.
15. Clogged drains, pipes and traps, drains hot water heaters.
16. Applies paints and other surface preservatives to the interior of buildings, prepares surfaces for painting.
17. Performs minor rodent and insect control.
18. Assists skilled crafts as directed.
19. Maintains an acceptable standard of maintenance in all areas assigned; performs all assigned duties not necessarily covered in the above listing in a manner acceptable to the good health and safety of himself or herself and other employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
UTILITY WORKER I
Thorough Knowledge of: methods, materials, and equipment utilized in the cleaning, maintenance and general housekeeping operations in City-owned or maintained buildings or areas.
Ability to: maintain an effective work schedule program in assigned buildings or areas; u nderstand and fol low oral and written directions; w ork alone or with others in and effective manner; operate and utilize hand tools.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of related experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the assigned job duties.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a valid California Driver License is an on-going requirement of this position.
UTILITY WORKER II
Thorough Knowledge of: methods, materials, and equipment utilized in the cleaning, maintenance and general housekeeping operations in City-owned o r maintained buildings or areas.
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Ability to: maintain an effective work schedule program in assigned buildings or areas; u nderstand and fol low oral and written directions, w ork alone or with others in and effective manner; perform mechanical tasks including the operation of a forklift, p erform occasional lead responsibility in the absence of the Utility Lead worker.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of related experience, which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the assigned job duties.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid California Driver License is an on-going requirement.