Rev. 1/98

City Of San José

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Provides lead direction in the performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks such as cleaning catch basins and plugged sewers; repairing and unplugging sewer laterals, mains and storm drains; repairing and replacing water lines, repairing and patching street surfaces; and installing and repairing chain-link fences; monitoring and maintaining storm and sanitary lift stations.
• Performs maintenance work in the upkeep of Airport facilities including automatic doors, waste disposal unit, baggage areas, hangars, terminal buildings, grounds, runways, taxiways, lighting system, rolling equipment, and other items.
• Assists skilled crafts workers in electrical and painting work and repairs.
• Performs carpentry work including stencils for painters, construction and repair of barricades, installation of metal and wood additions, fabrication of wheel chocks, and other items.
• Drives and operates vehicles such as pickup trucks, water tank trucks, trucks with hoists, boom trucks, diesel trucks, combination vacuum/high pressure trucks, rollers less than eight (8) tons, trenchers, forklifts, mowers, and other equipment.
• Uses tools such as air spades, tampers, picks, shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning shears and loppers.
• Uses general carpentry, mechanical and hand tools such as chain saws and other various saws, drills, shapers, jointers, routers, grinders, pliers, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, ladders and other tools and equipment.
• Sprays trees and weeds, aerates lawns.
• Installs and repairs sprinkler lines and irrigation systems.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks in the making and installing of steel gutter brooms and fiber rear brooms.
• Performs minor semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair work.
• May perform welding, cutting, drilling and repairing of metal fixtures and equipment.

• Knowledge of the general materials, methods, tools and equipment used in street sewer and public facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of motor vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the safety practices and precautions to be taken in work.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to lead and direct the activities of a crew.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift heavy weights, 20 - 100 pounds.
• Ability to keep simple records and prepare routine reports.
• Ability to make simple measurements.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.

• Knowledge of safety rules in handling herbicides.
• Knowledge of cutting torch operation.
• Knowledge of shoring methods and principles.
• Knowledge of pumps and pump mechanisms.
• Knowledge of Airport rules and procedures regarding safe conduct in the restricted flight areas of the Airport.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to provide lead direction.
• Ability to train and direct subordinate personnel.
• Ability to use radio equipment while working in FAA restricted flight areas.
• Ability to perform a variety of work of moderate difficulty in the maintenance of Airport facilities and associated grounds.

Acceptable Substitutions

• Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle.
• As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

(5/7/80), (Rev. 11/81), (Rev. 2/87), (Rev. 7/89), (Rev. 11/89), (Rev. 1/92), (Rev. 4/92), (Rev. 1/98)