Lead Maintenance Worker

Lead Maintenance Worker

Salary

$69,992.00 - $89,315.20 Annually

Location

City Corp Yard, 6735 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA

Job Type

Full time, non-exempt

Job Number

2026-021

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Description

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The City of Goleta is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lead Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department, supporting the Street Maintenance and the Parks and Open Space Divisions. Currently, the City is looking to fill two (2) vacancies.

The Lead Maintenance Worker provides maintenance and support to the City's splashpad, which includes routine cleaning, inspections, and minor repairs. As such, candidates must be available to work weekends, particularly from April to October. Candidates must also be available to work occasional nights. Flexible scheduling is essential to meet the demands of the role.

Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential, as the position requires regular interaction with the Goleta community. Candidates may be involved in project planning and budget management within their assigned area. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. A keen attention to detail, combined with effective communication and organizational skills, is needed to ensure work is completed to the highest standards, on time, and within budget.

When assigned to Parks and Open Space, this role will provide essential support in the performance and oversight of daily operations of staff and/or contractors maintaining park grounds and facilities, including landscaping, irrigation systems, playground equipment, urban forest management, and trails, ensuring proper safety procedures are followed, and performing more complex maintenance and repair work as needed.

When assigned to Street Maintenance, this role will provide essential support in the performance and oversight of daily operations of staff and/or contractors with the maintenance of city streets and right of way. Successful candidates will have experience operating equipment such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, and specialized tools, as well as experience in asphalt street repairs, concrete sidewalk repairs, painting, and weed abatement.

Depending on the needs of the department and subject to certification, this position may be eligible for Bilingual Pay, currently at $65 per pay period.

This recruitment will include an oral panel interview and practical examination. Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful physical and drug screening, as well as a criminal history background check.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for positions in this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed job functions, nor are all listed duties necessarily performed by everyone in this class depending upon business needs and changing business practices:

• Act as a liaison between the Public Works Supervisor and Maintenance Workers; make independent decisions in the field to optimize work efficiency. Consistently updates supervisors on daily operations status and recurring issues that may require additional support. This includes informing supervisors when there are staff deficiencies in performance areas.

• Plan, prioritize, review, and participate in the work of staff involved in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, parks, and open spaces.

• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed promptly and efficiently.

• Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications as needed.

• Maintain and prepare records and reports, including work schedules, payroll records, material and equipment cost sheets, safety sheets, and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Survey City streets, parks, and open spaces for needed maintenance and repairs; inspect the crews work while in progress.

• Use power and hand tools to edge, spray, and weed parks, rights-of-ways, grounds, flower beds, and other landscaped areas; plant, prune or trim hedges, trees, shrubs and plants; water assigned areas by hand and/or with sprinklers.

• Monitor settings and operation of sprinklers and controllers; program and reprogram irrigation schedules utilizing computerized timers and clocks; check lawns and fields to ensure proper moisture content according to established standards.

• Perform skilled work in installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing City irrigation systems to ensure proper irrigation of landscaped areas; interpret and work from as-built plans, plans, schematic drawings, and sketches.

• Inspect irrigation systems to ensure proper operation; troubleshoot malfunctions and repair irrigation systems, electrical controllers, lines valves, various sprinkler heads, and irrigation pumps.

• Layout, assemble, install, maintain, and repair City sprinkler and irrigation systems; clean, adjust, and repair sprinkler heads; test water systems for high and low pressure; test sprinkler and irrigation systems for leaks.

• Perform maintenance and repair of streets, parks, and open spaces, including cleaning storm drains, catch basins, and walkways; replace signs; repair fences; remove graffiti; and weed abatement. Maintain cleanliness by emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and assisting in facility upkeep to ensure safety and appearance.

• Repair and maintain street surfaces, sidewalks, storm drains, and other Public Works-related infrastructure.

• Operate various equipment or vehicles; make minor repairs such as sharpening blades; perform routine vehicle maintenance and equipment safety inspections; make minor adjustments on service equipment; oils and lubes equipment; clean equipment as necessary.

• Clean, maintain, and repair the municipal aquatic facility, surrounding areas, and related equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions. This includes conducting daily inspections of aquatic facility water for proper chemical balances, conducting chemical tests of water, applying chemicals as appropriate to maintain proper pH and chemistry levels, and ensuring the safety of aquatic facility water.

• Maintain municipal aquatic facilities regularly, brush and vacuum, hose down surrounding decks and backwash filters for water clarity, clear drains, gutters, and deck drains, and inspect, maintain, repairs, and replace various aquatic facility equipment.

• Prepare, install, repairs, and replace City signposts and signs; use stenciling techniques to create lettering on signs.

• Construct forms, lay cement, and finish cement on curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage facilities; perform cement repairs and patchwork.

• Maintain traffic control systems, including painting and striping City streets, curbs, parking lots, crosswalks, garages, and guardrails; install buttons and reflectors along streets and highways.

• Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needed for various projects; monitor inventory levels of parts, supplies, and equipment; orders, receive and maintain an inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.

• Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles; perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.

• Supervise using and operating backhoes, dump trucks, and other equipment needed for maintaining public streets.

• Review the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

• Communicate with City personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.

• Prepare written reports and keep maintenance logs; take photographs; compose correspondence to contractors, engineers, and developers; testify in court when litigation is instigated.

• Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.

• Assist with planning and preparation of training and orientation for assigned staff. Leads with training assigned employees in the proper maintenance and repair methods, techniques, and the setup and use of equipment.

• Oversee and plan the ongoing training of maintenance staff with traffic control and flagging, material transporting, equipment maintenance, and other duties as directed.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training

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:

• High school education or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and construction work.

Experience:

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities in the area of assignment.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a Public Works maintenance program related to area of work assigned.

• Principles of lead supervision and training.

• Methods and techniques of public facilities maintenance related to area of work assigned.

• Modern office equipment including a computer.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability to:

• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned.
• Independently perform the most difficult cleaning, maintenance and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce Department policies and procedures.
• Make mathematical calculations.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Operate a computer and utilize various software programs.
• Operate a variety of cleaning, maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records, forms, and reports.

Licenses And Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Cal OSHA Confined Space Entry Certificate (Within 12 months of hire date).
• Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification. (Within 12 months of hire date).

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

• Mental function: Includes reading, writing, mathematical computations, operating a computer, problem solving, managing multiple projects, calmly handling complaints and problems from irate citizens or contractors, decision making under stressful conditions, and executing assignments within established deadlines.
• Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective and timely manner with minimal direction.
• Mobility: Incumbents must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, survey equipment, computers, and various office equipment. Incumbents may be required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: Incumbents are required to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Environment: Ability to be exposed to inclement weather and conditions including cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibrations, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Other factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Incumbents will be required to travel to different sites and locations; and be available for overtime, on-call, or standby duty.

9/80 WORK SCHEDULE: Optional and subject to Department Director approval.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE: Subject to approval. Employees must work a minimum of two days in-person, allowing up to three days remote,

HOLIDAYS: 13 fixed holidays (at 8 hours each); one floating holiday (8 hours).

VACATION: Annual vacation leave accrual of 88 hours and up to 176 hours after 15 years of service with a maximum accrual of 352 hours. Pursuant to eligibility requirements, employees may have the option to cash out up to 100 hours per fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: Sick leave accrual of 12 days (96 hours) per year with no maximum accrual.

BENEFIT PLAN: The City Flexible Benefit Plan provides an allowance for the payment of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums through the Citys benefit program, in the following monthly amounts: $1,560 for "employee-only" plans, $1,620 for "employee-plus-one" plans, and $1,640 for "employee-plus-family" plans. Alternatively, participants may receive $1,033.34 for participation in a qualified plan elsewhere.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit level equivalent to 1x annual salary to a maximum of $200,000. Premium paid by the city.

VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE: Voluntary life insurance coverage is available for employees, spouses, and dependents. Premium paid by employee.

RETIREMENT PLAN: The city participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and does not participate in Social Security. New PERS members receive 2% at age 62, average of 3 years final compensation benefit level and contribute 7.75% of their salary to pension costs. Classic members receive 2% at age 55, single-highest year benefit formula and pay 7.00% of their salary toward pension costs

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Paid by City.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employee-paid deferred compensation plan is available. For participation in the City's deferred compensation plan, the city will match up to $25 per pay period.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT PROGRAMS: Employee-paid Flexible Spending Account Programs for medical and dependent care expenses are available.

COASTAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP: The city is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.

PAID SUPPLEMENTAL PREGNANCY DISABILITY LEAVE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: The City of Goleta will pay the difference between any benefit the employee receives through state SDI or other City-offered group disability insurance plan and 100% of the employee's base salary (not to exceed ten weeks for pregnancy disability and not to exceed six weeks for parental bonding).

TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: Through participation in the Citys Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program, employees may be eligible to receive a per-diem benefit of $7.50 per day.

Employer Goleta, City of (CA)

Address 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B

Goleta, California, 93117

Phone 805-961-7525

Website http://www.cityofgoleta.org