Temporary Maintenance Worker IWith a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan region.Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)Assignment Details:Duration: 960 hours in a fiscal yearWork Schedule: Full-time: 40 hours/weekStart Date: To be discussedPay Rate: Maintenance Worker I- $32.43Role OverviewMaintenance Worker I supports Valley Water's Vegetation Field Operations and Stream Maintenance Program (SMP) by performing vegetation management, invasive species control, native habitat maintenance, erosion control, and flood protection-related field maintenance activities. The position works primarily outdoors and supports environmental restoration projects, vegetation control efforts, and Valley Water's sandbag program.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with vegetation management and field operations under the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP).Remove invasive plant species and maintain native plant mitigation/revegetation sites.Perform pruning, brush clearing, tree maintenance, and vegetation removal for flow capacity and access purposes.Haul vegetative debris across uneven terrain and creek banks.Support erosion control and integrated vegetation management projects.Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.Operate vegetation maintenance equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, pole saws, mowers, spray equipment, hydroseeders, chippers, and other light equipment.Mix and apply herbicides and calibrate spray equipment.Maintain records, work orders, inspections, surveys, and chemical application documentation.Participate in Valley Water's sandbag program, including filling and delivering sandbags during storm preparedness activities.Follow all safety procedures and support emergency/disaster response activities when required.Required ExperienceMinimum 2 years of landscaping experience on commercial, public, or institutional properties for positions assigned to Vegetation Field Operations.Experience using landscape maintenance equipment and vegetation management tools.Experience performing physically demanding outdoor field work.Experience with vegetation maintenance, brush clearing, pruning, and site maintenance.PreferredHerbicide application experience.Native plant restoration and revegetation project experience.Invasive species management experience.Irrigation system installation and repair experience.Arboriculture, tree pruning, and erosion control experience.Experience operating light construction and vegetation management equipment.Experience working in regulated Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) programs.Required SkillsTechnical Skills:Vegetation management and landscape maintenance.Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) practices.Herbicide mixing, application, and spray equipment calibration.Operation of:ChainsawsPole sawsPruners and loppersWeed-whips/weed eatersMowersChippersHydroseedersSpray equipmentSmall trenchers and loadersNative and non-native plant identification.Irrigation system maintenance and repair.Recordkeeping and basic computer/software usage.Safe operation of maintenance equipment and adherence to workplace safety standards.Soft Skills:Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain positive working relationships.Problem-solving and adaptability in outdoor field environments.Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work in challenging environmental conditions.Customer service skills when interacting with the public.Education / CertificationsRequired:High School Diploma or equivalent.Valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain one.Preferred:Class B Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements (or ability to obtain within six months for Maintenance Worker I).Chainsaw certification (or ability to obtain).Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Categories C & F from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Highly preferred and required for advancement within Vegetation Field Operations.Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.
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