This is an entry-level, multi-divisional classification for use in Recreation & Parks, and Public Works or other related departments. Under direct supervision, performs routine and semi-skilled manual work of limited difficulty in the maintenance and improvement of: municipal parks and streetscapes including grounds and City buildings, solid waste, recycling or related areas. Performs a wide variety of manual work related to general maintenance activities. Employees in this class are not required to drive commercial vehicles. Performs other work as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting.

Essential Duties:

General Services Division:

• Maintains interiors of City buildings including the cleaning of floors, furniture, walls, woodwork, windows, etc.;
• Vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpet; sanitizes and services restrooms, and high touch areas (such as light switchers, counters, door knobs, elevator buttons etc.); other public facilities;
• Strips, waxes and buffs different types of flooring;
• Disposes of trash;

• Performs non-technical work in construction, installation and repair of equipment including wall mounted dispensers for paper towel and soap, and facilities;
• Operates a variety of floor care equipment including vacuums (back pack, upright, and wide-area), floor scrubbers (orbital, dual speed, and walk behind), high speed burnishers, and carpet extractors (spotter and walk behind);
• May be assigned other staff to assist in completion of assignments.

Parks Division:

• Rakes, cleans and waters park areas; cleans courts, theaters, walks and other paved areas;
• Plants trees, shrubs and turf; weeds and cultivates shrubs and flower beds;
• Trims, fertilizes, renovates and maintains turf and plant areas;
• Regulates and adjusts automatic sprinkler and lighting controllers;
• Grades and levels sand or dirt in play areas, game areas, ball diamonds and courts;

• Sanitizes and services restrooms, and high touch areas (such as light switchers, counters, door knobs, elevator buttons etc.); other public facilities;

• Disposes of trash;

• Performs non-technical work in construction, installation and repair of equipment and facilities;
• Operates a variety of hand/power tools, walk-behind power equipment and small riding lawn mowers up to 60";
• May be assigned other staff to assist in completion of assignments.

Solid Waste Division:

• Performs non-technical work in construction, installation and repair of equipment and facilities;
• Performs manual labor such as breaking concrete, loading trucks, etc.;
• Monitors gate at Wood Waste Recycling Facility;
• Conducts sales of materials;
• Performs basic surveys such as load counts and origin, weights, etc.;
• Steam washes and cleans equipment;
• Answers telephones and responds to public inquiries;
• Operates a variety of hand/power tools, walk-behind power equipment;
• May be assigned other staff to assist in completion of assignments.

Knowledge of:

• Common tools, equipment, materials and methods used in grounds keeping, cleaning, custodial service, and maintenance;
• Operation and maintenance of hand/power tools walk-behind power equipment, small riding lawn mowers, and floor and carpet maintenance equipment.

Ability to:

• Make minor field repairs and adjustments to tools and equipment;
• Safely perform a variety of routine grounds and building maintenance;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Interact courteously with the public and other City staff;
• Prepare basic records and reports.
• Willingness to perform required manual tasks.

Training and Experience:

• One year of experience in the performance of grounds or building maintenance and repair, general labor or other related experience. OR
• Three (3) months or 400 hours continuous assignment in a general temporary labor capacity with the City of Bakersfield within the last twelve months.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and remove objects weighing up to 50-80 pounds, depending on job assignment.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, from heights and with exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions.
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Both Facility Worker and Service Maintenance Worker are entry-level classes responsible for performing maintenance work. This class is distinguished from Service Maintenance Worker in that Facility Workers are not required to possess a commercial driver's license. In addition, Service Maintenance Workers may be required to oversee and handle more complex assignments requiring greater knowledge and abilities.

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