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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: DECEMBER 11, 2025
Written Exam: JANUARY 8, 2026

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Tracy is seeking dedicated individuals to join one of our many Maintenance Worker teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the care and upkeep of the spaces and facilities that make Tracy a vibrant and welcoming community. Maintenance Workers play a vital role in ensuring that city services run smoothly, public areas remain safe and inviting, and residents can enjoy high-quality amenities year-round.

The City has multiple vacancies across our departments and the eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill these vacancies and any future vacancies. Currently, successful candidates will have the chance to work across one of these service areas, each offering its own rewarding experiences:

Parks: Support the maintenance and beautification of Tracy’s parks, trails, and landscaped areas. From mowing and irrigation to playground upkeep and tree care, you’ll help preserve the natural spaces where families gather, children play, and the community connects.
Operations: Assist with essential citywide maintenance tasks that keep Tracy running efficiently. This may include street and sidewalk repairs, facility upkeep, and general infrastructure support—critical work that ensures residents can rely on safe, well-maintained public spaces.
Multi-Generational Recreation Center (MGRC): Be part of an exciting new opportunity at Tracy’s state-of-the-art recreation facility. Maintenance staff will help keep the MGRC clean, safe, and fully functional, supporting programs and activities for residents of all ages. Your work here directly contributes to the health, wellness, and enjoyment of the community.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, variety in their day-to-day tasks, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of their efforts in the community. Whether outdoors in the parks, behind the scenes in operations, or at the heart of recreation in the MGRC, Maintenance Workers are essential to Tracy’s mission of providing excellent public services and maintaining a high quality of life for all residents.

DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex maintenance work in the maintenance, repair, operation, construction, and/or modification of City infrastructure and facilities, including but not limited to streets, structures, street signs and striping, traffic medians, parks, sports fields, water distribution system field service work, and other City facilities and landscaped areas; and performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct or general supervision. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May direct the work of seasonal or part-time staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Maintenance Worker I: This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Maintenance Worker II: This is the full journey-level class in the Maintenance Worker series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that City infrastructure, systems, and facilities to which assigned, are maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provide the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner and performing a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities and systems. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker in that the latter has lead responsibility for assigning and directing the work of staff and individually and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the division. Positions in the Maintenance Worker class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring a minimum of one (1) additional year of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

When performing the parks/sports fields/landscape maintenance assignment:

Maintains City parks, athletic fields, landscape, trees, median, and right-of-way areas.
Applies pesticides and herbicides based on regulatory safety standards; maintains Federal and State-mandated records and reports related to the application of chemical pesticides and herbicides.
Maintains, monitors, troubleshoots, and programs park irrigation systems; repairs sprinklers, booster pumps, water features, backflows, main lines, and valves; reads and interprets irrigation, landscape, and electrical plans.
Inspects and repairs playground equipment, drinking fountains, public restrooms, benches, lighting, pathways, fences, and other park and landscape amenities.
Waters, mows, weeds, renovates, and fertilizes lawns and sports fields; plants, prunes, and cares for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and flowers.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of City open spaces and related facilities.
Performs semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work; performs minor repairs and fabrications requiring welding, cutting, and drilling; and concrete repair and replacement.
Cleans restrooms; removes litter and graffiti.

When performing streets maintenance assignment:

Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets, roadways and sidewalks to ensure safe and efficient access for the public, including alleys, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, roadway base and sub-base, guard rails, asphalt pavement, crack seal application, concrete repair, traffic and street sign installation, repair, and reflectivity, and pavement markings.
Participates in concrete maintenance, including attending to trip hazards, demolishing and removing concrete, and forming, pouring, and finishing sidewalks, handicap ramps, curbs, and gutters.
Operates construction and concrete cutting and breaking equipment such as a jackhammer; constructs concrete forms, pours concrete, and assists in finishing concrete and masonry work.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment, and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, roadways, and related facilities.
Paints and installs traffic markers; repairs guard rails; installs traffic signs; paints or stencils traffic directional marking including crosswalks, safety loading zones, bus stops, parking and center lines, railroad and street crossings; hangs banners.
Removes and cleans homeless encampments; removes litter and debris.

When performing the aquatic maintenance assignment:

Maintains City water features including pools, decorative fountains, drinking fountains, and splash pads.
Monitors, operates, and maintains chemical feed systems; tests and adjusts chemical levels in water features to meet regulatory standards.
Performs preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and computer controlled programming systems associated with City water features.
Cleans water features; removes litter.

When performing airport facilities assignment:

Assists in the maintenance and repair of Tracy Municipal Airport facilities including the Tracy Municipal Airport, New Jerusalem Airport, bus stops, bus shelters, bikeways, and the City of Tracy compressed natural gas station.
Maintains, inspects, and repairs airport hangars, security lighting, approach path indicator lights, fencing, and gates.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of airport facilities and surrounding landscaping.
Changes aviation fuel filters; samples aviation fuels for contaminates.
Performs asphalt sweeping on airport grounds.
Maintains airport park by mowing and edging grass, trimming weeds and pruning trees; inspects and repairs the irrigation system; applies herbicides and insecticides as required.
Cleans and inspects automated weather observation system.
Monitors and maintains functional operations of the Airport’s rotating beacon.

When performing meter reading assignment:

Utilizes a hand-held meter-reading computer or other device to retrieve data from water meters in accordance with an assigned schedule and route including taking transfer and final readings; notes any unusual computer/device messages and takes appropriate actions to remedy issues.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled work to inspect, maintain and repair valves, meters, water distribution pipelines, and related appurtenances.
Performs customer service duties such as turn-ons and shut-offs, checking for leaks or dead meters; reports water use violations; assists customers in resolving water volume and pressure problems.
Observes and reports meter or service defects, unusual water flow, unauthorized fire hydrant use or unauthorized use of reclaimed water; submits work orders to the operations department for the repair of service leaks.
Observes condition of meter or other unusual conditions relative to need for repair; maintains meters, boxes, lids and landscape around meter boxes.
Provides customers with specialized information about their water service (e.g., when consumption is unusually high, when an obstruction prevents reading of meter, and/or when service shut-offs may be required for maintenance purposes).
Answers customer inquiries and refer customers to the proper City personnel if additional information is requested.
Assists with creating maps using the Geographic Positions System (GPS) to identify all meter locations
Schedules and coordinates activities with other sections and divisions; ensures the timely and accurate response to service requests.

When performing all assignments:

Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Maintains public facilities which may include shop and garage areas, storage sites, water features and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools.
Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Assists in the monitoring of contractors working within the area of assignment to ensure the work is appropriately performed.
Assists in planning, review, and coordination of various assignment related construction and renovation projects.
Assists in the requisition and purchase of materials and supplies.
Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software applications.
Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Responds to emergencies, both during and after-work hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
Basic mathematics.
Safe driving rules and practices.
Basic computer software related to work.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Maintenance Worker II, in addition to the above:

Principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing streets, roadways, traffic medians, parks, sports fields, water distribution system field service work, and other City facilities and landscaped areas.
Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.
Operational characteristics of specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintenance Worker II, in addition to the above:

Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on streets, roadways, traffic medians, parks, sports fields, water distribution system field service work, and other City facilities and landscaped areas.
Perform assigned maintenance and repair duties with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
Operate specialized construction maintenance and repair equipment.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Maintenance Worker I and II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade.

Maintenance Worker I: No previous work experience is required. Previous experience in the field of maintenance or construction is highly desirable.

Maintenance Worker II: Two (2) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of streets and roadways, traffic signs, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances, or one (1) year of experience equivalent to Maintenance Worker I at the City of Tracy.

Licenses and Certifications:

Maintenance Worker I:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
Depending on assignment, ability to obtain a class A driver’s license with the appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of appointment is required.

Maintenance Worker II:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Depending on assignment, may require a valid class A driver’s license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving record within six (6) months of appointment. For promotional positions, possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements within 60 days of promotion is required.
Depending on assignment, an Aquatics Facility Operation Certification (AFO) may be required.
Depending on assignment, a Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC), Pest Control Advisor (PCA), and/or related applicator license from the State of California may be required.
Depending on the assignment, a certification from the Sports Turf Managers Association as a Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) may be required.
Depending on assignment, a Playground Safety Inspector Certificate (CPSI) may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with challenging staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City of Tracy employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the City may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a “Local Emergency” is declared during the employee’s shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a “Local Emergency” is declared outside of the employee’s shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.

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