Maintenance Worker I

City of Lathrop
Maintenance Worker I
The current recruitment is to fill vacancies in Parks and Facilities,
but can be used to fill a vacancy in any division within the department.
This posting will close on May 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
or when applicant count reaches 125.The PositionThe City of Lathrop is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Department. The Maintenance Worker I is the entry-levelclassin the Maintenance Worker series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, depending on Department/Division assignments, incumbents perform skilled work under immediate supervision; incumbents perform the routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks in streets, parks, buildings, public facilities and utilities. Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope duties assigned.
About LathropIncorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop.Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. Lathrop’s population as of January 1, 2025, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 38,596. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in2021, 2022,2023 ,2024 and 2025 as one of Northern California’s fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the 5th fastest growing city in the country.With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.
Supervision Received/ExercisedUnder general supervision, depending on assigned Department/Division learns to perform and performs the full array of routine and complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Maintenance Worker series, including skilled and semi-skilled work in streets, storm drain basins, parks, buildings and public facilities; assists other staff when assigned; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.
Essential FunctionsIncluding, but not limited to the following:

• City-wide trash and graffiti abatement.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on City parks, splash pads, and facilities.
• Maintain landscaped areas and City owned parking lots
• Inspect and maintain playground equipment and park amenities.
• Perform minor carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic electrical repairs.
• Clean and maintain restrooms and public buildings.
• Operate light and moderately heavy equipment and hand tools.
• Respond to vandalism, emergencies, and maintenance requests.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

The full job description(s) can be viewed by accessing the following link:

• Maintenance Worker I - $59,664 to $72,522 Annually

Education and/or Experience:Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Maintenance Worker I A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:

Maintenance Worker I

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in construction, maintenance or landscape work is desirable.

License/Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license. For some vehicles, possession of a class B California driver’s license might be required. Possession of a Pesticide Applicator’s certificate issued by the state of California is desirable.APPLICATIONS
Use the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. The position entails working in situations that may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock or mechanical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process maycontact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll City of Lathrop 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.