Salary : $48,576.00 - $59,076.00 Annually

Location : Riverside, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 25-2911-02

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works-Sewer-Plant Maint

Opening Date: 10/16/2025

Closing Date: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of MAINTENANCE WORKER I to fill multiple vacancies in the Public Works Department. We currently have openings in the Sewer - Plant Maintenance Division and the Street Maintenance Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Regarding the current opening in the Sewer - Plant Maintenance Division

The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA 92504. This plant expansion introduced several new technologies designed to produce high quality effluent water and increase the plant's efficiency. As currently constructed, the RWQCP consists of two separate treatment plants with a common chlorine contact basin, de-chlorination and outfall structures. These provide preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment for a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day (MGD).

Regarding the current opening(s) in the Street Maintenance Division:

The Street Maintenance Division is responsible for providing maintenance of the public infrastructure to ensure the safe, efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Approximately 44 employees are assigned to one of several crews responsible for paving, slurry seal application, filling potholes, fabricating/installing signs (regulatory/warning/directional), repairing walls/fencing, repairing guardrails, removal and repair of concrete (curb/gutter, sidewalks, cross gutters, spandrels, wheelchair ramps, etc.), chemical application for weed control, street painting (striping, legends, crosswalks, edge lines, etc.), removing graffiti, responding to storm events, etc.

The Maintenance Worker I performs a variety of general and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks for the City across various departments.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: (duties may vary by assignment):

Perform a wide and changing range of maintenance and general construction work for the City grounds, facilities, public spaces, roads, and special projects; provide maintenance, respond to public inquiries, and report hazardous conditions.
Dig ditches, trenches, and post holes and load dirt and construction materials; assist in construction and maintenance of the domestic and irrigation water systems.
Cut grass and weeds, rake and load grass and brush, mow lawns and clean grounds, and plant, water, and assist in the care of shrubs, flowers, and lawns.
Spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets; pour concrete in the repair of sidewalks and curbs and in vault construction.
Clean and maintain basic tools used on the job; assist in lubricating equipment and checking for malfunctions.
Perform minor building maintenance, cleaning and custodial duties in assigned areas; perform routine gas or arc welding.
Assist in the installation of pumps, variable speed drives and motors, controllers, timing devices, and telemetering electrical equipment.
Assist in performing general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work.
Use a variety of hand and power hand tools; operate a variety of mobile equipment such as forklifts, dump trucks, flat bed trucks, loaders, tractors, backhoes, water trucks, patch truck, pick up truck and boom trucks.
Support skilled tradesmen in preparing materials and performing limited skilled work; assist at the wastewater treatment plant, on road crews, with sign crews, and other skilled trade work.
Participate in special City events as required; respond to emergencies as directed by Public Safety or City Management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED)

Experience: Six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience providing maintenance

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Highly Desirable Qualification for Street Maintenance Division:

Possession of a valid appropriate Class "A" or "B" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

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For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

I understand.

02

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

Less than a High School Diploma or GED
High School diploma or GED
Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
Master's degree
PhD

03

Do you possess a minimum of six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience providing maintenance?

Yes
No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following regarding your experience:

Employer

Job Title

Years of Experience

Examples of Duties

If you answered "No", please list "N/A".

05

Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.

None
Class A
Class B
Class C
Out of State License

06

Please indicate from the following division(s) of Public Works to which you are applying: (check all that apply)

Sewer - Plant Maintenance Division
Street Maintenance Division
Solid Waste Division
None of the above

07

Please indicate which of the following departments you interested in working in (please check all that apply).

Community and Economic Development
Finance
Fire
General Services
Human Resources
Innovation and Technology
Library
Museum
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Police
Public Utilities
Public Works

08

I understand that work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.

Yes
No

09

Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

I understand.

Required Question

MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PUBLIC WORKS

Job Type