What's the role. The City of Chino Hills is excited to announce opportunities for Maintenance Worker I/II positions in the Public Works Department. We're seeking motivated individuals to join our Fire Hydrant Maintenance team.

If you take pride in delivering excellent customer service, enjoy working outdoors, and thrive in a supportive team environment, we'd love to have you on board. Whether maintaining the City's fire hydrants or ensuring the efficient delivery of water throughout our community, you'll play a vital role in keeping Chino Hills running strong and serving our residents with excellence. Maintenance Worker I: Entry-level position.

Performs less complex tasks and routine duties. Maintenance Worker II: Journey-level position. Skilled position for a full range of maintenance and repair tasks.

Requires advancement from Level I or prior public experience in the assigned division and a commercial driver's license. The Maintenance Worker I/II position is a flexibly staffed role. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you could be hired at either level: Salary Range: Maintenance Worker I: 26R - $24.66 - $29.99 hourly, $4,274 - $5,198 monthly Maintenance Worker II: 30R -$27.24 - $33.09 hourly, $4,721 - $5,735 monthly This position includes a guaranteed 5% raise after one year of satisfactory performance, with annual increases until the salary range maximum is reached

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM IN CHINO HILLS. At the City of Chino Hills, we're more than just a municipality - we're a dedicated team committed to shaping a vibrant, thriving city. Here's why you should consider joining us: Impactful Commitment: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing the beauty and safety of Chino Hills, while providing top-tier services to our residents and customers.

Community Collaboration: Work alongside residents and customers as partners in progress. Core Values: Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and truthfulness forms the foundation of our organization, ensuring a culture of trust and respect. Empowered Team: Join a team where your contributions truly matter.

Every member of our staff plays a vital role in our collective success. Pride and Professionalism: Take pride in your work as you deliver professional services to the citizens of Chino Hills, supported by a culture of excellence and professionalism. Dynamic Environment: Experience the excitement of a responsive and adaptive workplace, where we're dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our community.

Click on the benefits tab to explore and learn more about our competitive, customizable benefits package. The Maintenance Worker I/II position is a Non-Exempt classification and is part of the General Unit of the Chino Hills City Employees Association MOU. Work Schedule: 9/80 Monday - Thursday: 6:45 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 6:45 AM - 3:30 PM (with every other Friday off) Lunch Break:45 minutes Employees may qualify for additional compensation based on the maintenance of specific certifications.

For instance, the position is eligible for additional compensation for maintaining Water Distribution Operator and Water Treatment Certificate(s) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Certification Pay shall be an additional 2% of hourly base pay for levels 1 and 2, and 3% of hourly base pay for levels 3 and 4. Eligible for Annual Boot Allowance of $350.

The allowance will be prorated on a monthly basis for employees hired after July 31. Commercial Driver's License Pay - $50.00 a month as a Maintenance Worker II Eligible to join the Chino Hills City Employees Association (CHCEA). Eligible for On-Call and Call-Back pay (depending on assignment needs)

Please Note: An eligibility list from this recruitment may be used in the future to fill various Maintenance Worker assignments. This position might be perfect for you Some of the essential duties you may be responsible for: Inspect and Test Hydrants: Conduct routine inspections of fire hydrants to ensure proper operation, water pressure, and accessibility. Generate work orders for extensive maintenance and repairs.

Perform Preventive Maintenance: Lubricate operating nuts, caps, and stems; clean threads; check gaskets; and ensure all parts are in working condition. Flush Hydrants: Flush hydrants to remove sediment and ensure water quality and flow standards. Repair and Replace Parts: Perform minor repairs such as replacing gaskets, caps, and nozzles.

Document Maintenance Activities: Record inspection results (Critical), maintenance actions, repairs, and replacements in electronic maintenance database. Locate and Mark Hydrants: Ensure hydrants are properly painted, marked, visible, and accessible-clear brush as needed. Assist with Pressure and Flow Testing: Measure and document static and residual pressure and flow rates to verify system performance when requested.

Essential Functions: Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution system and non-potable water system including main line repair; service line installation, replacement and repair; main line valve installation, replacement and repair; water main line flushing; pipe cutting; line tapping; water meter installation, replacement, repair and testing; and hydrant valve turning and flushing. Operate a variety of tools and equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, jackhammers, pavement saws, compressors, pneumatic tools, hand tools, and power tools. Cut, break, and remove street and sidewalk surfaces; repair sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and streets; dig, shovel, haul, load, and unload materials; roll and iron asphalt as necessary.

Perform leak detection and correlation duties as necessary. Locate utilities, mainlines, and services; mark location of underground water lines. Assist in coordinating system shutdowns for contract work, including monitoring system pressure.

Perform emergency repairs and respond to emergency calls at irregular hours. Assist in creating and implementing traffic control plans; conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones; direct and control traffic around work sites. Perform a variety of duties associated with water customer service, including radio meter reads; connect and disconnect water services; repair meter-related leaks; replace meter lids and boxes as needed; and manually re-read meters in response to customer requests, complaints, and inquiries.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at www.chinohills.org/jobdescriptions. Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties performed by the classification. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed

Classifications will perform other related duties as assigned. Are you qualified. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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: Maintenance Worker I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade Experience: Maintenance Worker I: One (1) year of experience, including installation, maintenance, and/or repair in the area of the assigned division. Maintenance Worker II: Two (2) years of experience, including installation, maintenance, and/or repair in the area of the assigned division. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Certifications: Maintenance Worker I/II: Must possess a minimum of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.

A copy of your certificate(s) must be uploaded at the time of application (If your certificates are not submitted as a requirement of the position, your application may be rejected). All required certificates and licenses must be valid at the time of application, testing, and appointment. Licenses: Maintenance Worker I: Must possess a California Class 'C' Driver's License throughout employment.

Maintenance Worker II: Must possess a California Class 'A' or 'B' Driver's License with appropriate endorsements throughout employment. **Eligible for $50 monthly allowance for employees with a valid Commercial Driver's License in the Maintenance Worker II classification. ** Classification is flexibly staffed.

If hired as a Maintenance Worker I, the applicant must complete the one-year probationary period and obtain a valid California Class 'A' or 'B' Commercial Driver's License for promotion to a Maintenance Worker II position. If the position is filled by promotion or internal transfer, the employee must acquire the required certification(s) within 12 months. WORKING CONDITIONS: To view working conditions, please click here.

Where do you go from here. APPLICATION PROCESS Deadline to apply is Monday, November 10, 2025. All applicants are required to apply online at www.chinohills.org or by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement

The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met to proceed in the selection process. Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrate you may qualify for the position. List all periods of employment from the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including all employment with the City of Chino Hills).

Separately list each position and level of responsibilities, including different positions within the same employer. Applications are screened to determine which candidates are best suited to the City's needs. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and complete.

All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process.

Incomplete applications will be rejected from the recruitment process. The recruitment process may include, but is not limited to, application review and evaluation, testing assessments, and oral interview(s) examination. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and background check, which is paid for by the City.

The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice. All original appointments who have never held active status in a classification will be required to serve a 26-pay period probationary period (approximately one year). If a current employee who has held active status is selected, it will be considered a promotional appointment, and they will be required to serve a 13-pay period probationary period (approximately six months).

Maintenance Worker I/II - Fire Hydrant Maintenance

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