THE POSITION:
A Street Technician II performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled street related maintenance and repairs; and performs other duties as assigned related to the area of responsibility. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: roadway maintenance, including asphalt, concrete, right-of-way repairs, and traffic control; paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; trim trees, bushes and shrubs in right-of-ways and parkway streets; perform weed, graffiti, trash abatement, and homeless encampment clean-ups; repair and install traffic signs; assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles; clean and maintain storm drains and flood control channels; respond to emergency sewer overflow and flood control as well as emergency call outs; prepare accurate files and reports; and perform other duties as assigned related to area of responsibility.
The Street Technician II is a full journey level class within the series and is distinguished from the Street Technician I by the assignment of full range of responsibilities and lead responsibility related to specific projects. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Public Works Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires high school graduation or its equivalent; two (2) years of experience in general construction/maintenance work similar to that of a Street Technician I with the City of Lemon Grove; a valid Class C California driver’s license; a Class B license and Qualified Applicators certificate must be obtained within one (1) year of date of hire as a condition of continued employment, and must be maintained while employed by the City. The ideal candidate will be able to: possess mechanical aptitude; skilled in operation of job-specific tools and equipment; work independently or as part of a crew; and establish positive working
relationships with the public and City staff.