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CITY OF COLTON MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II DEFINITION: Under the supervision of higher level maintenance personnel, performs a variety of semi -skilled and limited skilled maintenance duties and activities within an assigned department; operates power -driven maintenance and construction equipment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Maintenance Worker II The Maintenance Worker II is the journey level classification within the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents in this classification perform work of a manual nature which requires a high degree of mental and physical dexterity. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Maintenance Worker III by the performance of semi -skilled maintenance duties and responsibilities within an assigned area, such as mowing, trimming, pruning and edging of City Parks, cemetery and other landscape areas, and the performance of semi -skilled painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, asphalt, concrete and other work. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to any maintenance area to assist crews with assigned duties and responsibilities. Maintenance Worker I The Maintenance Worker I is the entry level classification within the Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents within this classification also perform work of a manual nature which requires a high degree of mental and physical dexterity. Incumbents within this classification perform similar duties and responsibilities to those of the Maintenance Worker II, however, they do so under close supervision and direction progressing to general direction as experience is gained. Typically, incumbents within this classification can reasonably expect to progress to Maintenance Worker II after two years of performing assigned duties at an independent level. Note: Incumbents in these classifications are subject to the Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements of the Department of Transportation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following): • Performs a variety of semi -skilled and limited skilled maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility including streets, parks, cemetery, and water divisions. • Operates and maintains a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and/or machinery including light duty trucks, small tractors, forklifts, riding lawn mowers, skiploaders, chain saws, and a variety of other powered equipment; performs routine preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment. • Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves service complaints. • Performs or assists in performing duties in any other maintenance areas. • Performs other related duties as required.