Description
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance is recruiting for Maintenance Workers to be part of the
Public Works or Park Services Team!
The Departments
The Public Works Department has vacancies in Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. The Department is made up of over 200 employees who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's parks and recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water system.
The Park Services Division is responsible for the maintenance of all city parks, as well as the Civic Center Complex and Sea Aire Golf Course. The division maintains all trees, turf, barbecues, benches, game courts, and athletic fields, and is primarily responsible for the rehabilitation of all parks.
The Position
Description
Maintenance Workers are entry-level positions assigned to work in various assignments throughout the City. There are currently vacancies in Park Services, Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. Descriptions of all assignments are listed below:
HOURS
Maintenance Workers must be available for emergency call out outside normal work hours.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Applicants must be able to read and follow directions to safely use of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment. In addition, employees must be available to work a variety of shifts and hours, as required by job assignment.
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following
Applicants are required to possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license or higher. Many positions (Concrete, Sanitation, Street Maintenance, Streetscape) require a Class A or B license be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.
California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome.
How To Apply & Exam Process
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held. The first review of applications will be those received by Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 P.M.
Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components
Oral Exam - Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on the week of May 19th, 2025)
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants may test for this position only once in a twelve (12) month period.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Benefit Summary For Torrance Municipal Employees (tme-afscme)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual Rate Per Month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months.
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
If yes to the question above, please select the class of driver's license you possess:
Please list your driver's license number and expiration date. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
05
How many years experience do you have in light to heavy manual labor?
If you possess experience in light AND/OR heavy manual labor, please write a brief description of your experience:
07
Do you have experience with hand or power tools?
Check any of the tools or equipment listed below that you have used or operated:
Do you have experience in operating equipment related to the maintenance, replacement and repair of City parks, trees, grounds, facilities, streets, and sidewalks, such as those listed in the next question?
Check any of the equipment listed below that you have driven or operated:
Do you have experience in the care and maintenance of gardens or landscaping including mowing, edging, cultivating, planting, and fertilizing lawns and landscaped areas or installing, maintaining and repairing water lines, irrigation and sprinkler systems?
Do you have experience in street maintenance and repair work including forming, pouring and finishing of concrete slabs, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks?
Do you have experience in operating sanitation vehicles, including sanitation trucks with arms, sweepers and wastewater vehicles?
There are currently vacancies for Maintenance Worker in several assignments in the City (Park Services, Street Operations, Streetscape, and Sanitation) but an eligible list may be used to fill other vacancies that occur in the future. Please check those assignments you would like to be considered for.
TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS, YOU MUST ATTACH AN ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA DMV K4 RECORD TO YOUR APPLICATION (DATED WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS). FAILURE TO ATTACH THE K4 RECORD BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MAY PRECLUDE YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD IN THE PROCESS.
Have you applied to this position in the last 12 months?
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance is recruiting for Maintenance Workers to be part of the
Public Works or Park Services Team!
The Departments
The Public Works Department has vacancies in Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. The Department is made up of over 200 employees who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's parks and recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water system.
The Park Services Division is responsible for the maintenance of all city parks, as well as the Civic Center Complex and Sea Aire Golf Course. The division maintains all trees, turf, barbecues, benches, game courts, and athletic fields, and is primarily responsible for the rehabilitation of all parks.
The Position
Description
Maintenance Workers are entry-level positions assigned to work in various assignments throughout the City. There are currently vacancies in Park Services, Street Operations (Street Maintenance), Streetscape, and Sanitation. Descriptions of all assignments are listed below:
- Park Services: Assists in the maintenance, replacement and basic repair of City parks, trees and landscaping, irrigation systems and recreational facilities.
- Concrete: Assists with the construction and/or repair of City curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other concrete structures.
- Sanitation: Assists with refuse collection; large item pick up and illegal dump collection; builds and repairs refuse carts and bins; repair and maintain equipment; and serves as relief operator on refuse trucks or motor sweepers.
- Street Maintenance: Assists with construction work and safely operates a variety of tools and equipment to repair City streets.
- Streetscape: Assists in the maintenance, and replacement of trees and grounds, and the basic repair of irrigation systems located on City parkways and medians.
- Traffic and Lighting: Assists in the maintenance, replacement and/or repair of traffic signals; traffic signs and street markings.
- Transit: Cleans and services Transit bus stop shelters and adjacent grounds.
HOURS
Maintenance Workers must be available for emergency call out outside normal work hours.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Applicants must be able to read and follow directions to safely use of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment. In addition, employees must be available to work a variety of shifts and hours, as required by job assignment.
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following
- A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, and punctuality;
- A good driving record within the past three years;
- A willingness to work in a physically active environment;
- A strong customer service orientation;
- A strong work ethic.
Applicants are required to possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license or higher. Many positions (Concrete, Sanitation, Street Maintenance, Streetscape) require a Class A or B license be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period.
- Note: An original California DMV K4 record (dated within the last 30 days) MUST be attached with your application.
California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome.
How To Apply & Exam Process
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held. The first review of applications will be those received by Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 P.M.
Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components
Oral Exam - Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on the week of May 19th, 2025)
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants may test for this position only once in a twelve (12) month period.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Benefit Summary For Torrance Municipal Employees (tme-afscme)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.9)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Emp. +1 Emp. +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1,140.36 1,595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 483.29 912.98 1,248.16
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 356.34 619.68 829.48
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Longevity (based on years of service) (Sec. 2.5)
Crafts and Trades employees** shall receive longevity pay in the following manner:
7 YOS: 2.5% above base pay.
11 YOS: 5% above base pay
15 YOS: 7.5% above base pay
19 YOS: 10% above base pay
- YOS= Years Of Service
- Except Public Safety Dispatcher and Animal Control Officer
Permanent part time employees working 20 hours or more per week are entitled to all benefits. Accrual of time and money shall be ½ the amount received by full-time employees.
Premiums (sec. 3.1)
Varies by position and assignment. Varies (see Sec 3.1)
Night (sec. 3.5)
Swing Shift: 5% over base pay when ½ or more of the shift is worked after 4:00 p.m.
Graveyard Shift: 7 ½% over base when ½ or more of the shift is worked after midnight
Weekend Shift (sec. 3.6)
Weekend Shift: 5% over base pay for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday only
Applicable only to employees within the Community Services Department, Park Services Division
Holidays (sec. 4.1)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Friday after Thanksgiving, Last working day before Christmas, Christmas Day & last working day before New Year's).
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.2)
Accrual Rate Per Month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67.hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours
Maximum Accrual up to the amount earned over the preceding thirty-six (36) months.
Sick Leave (sec. 4.3)
Accural rate is six (6) hours per month
Maximum Accrual: of 600 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.6)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.9)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
- (See Sec 4.9.B for details on coverage for employees who don't qualify for commercial policy).
PERS 2@55
Employees hired prior to 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011 pay 7% EPMC*
- Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
$80 each 6 months**: Telecommunications Techs, Wireless Techs, and Water Tech III incumbants (acting in capacity of Water Quality Inspectors)
$225 each 6 months**: Bus Operator, Transit Dispatchers, Police Services Officer and Animal Control Officer.
- Payable during June and December of each year
$250 every 6 months*: (Mechanic, Senior Mechanic, and Senior Welder)
$175 tool and educational material allowance**: Animal Control Officer
$100 one-time reimbursement: Mechanic or Senior Mechanic required to use metric tools (upon proof of purchase)
- Payable during June and December of each year
- Payable in February
$125 allowance: every six (6) months of employment payable during June and December of each year for employees required to wear safety shoes
$250 allowance: per year for Animal Control Officer payable during September
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.15)
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary.
Upon completion of year one, employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
01
The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
- Yes
- No
If yes to the question above, please select the class of driver's license you possess:
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
Please list your driver's license number and expiration date. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
05
How many years experience do you have in light to heavy manual labor?
- None
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years
If you possess experience in light AND/OR heavy manual labor, please write a brief description of your experience:
07
Do you have experience with hand or power tools?
- Yes
- No
Check any of the tools or equipment listed below that you have used or operated:
- Chain Saws
- Asphalt and Concrete Saws
- Jack Hammers
- Axes
- Power or Hand Saws
- Power Mowers
Do you have experience in operating equipment related to the maintenance, replacement and repair of City parks, trees, grounds, facilities, streets, and sidewalks, such as those listed in the next question?
- Yes
- No
Check any of the equipment listed below that you have driven or operated:
- Truck/trailer combination vehicles
- Track and rubber-tire front-end loaders
- Loader with an asphalt zipper
- Grader
- Dump trucks
- Skip loaders
- Tractors
- Rollers
- Backhoes
- Berm Machines
- Refuse Front-Loading Truck
- Refuse Side-Loading Truck
- Knuckle Boom Trucks
- Pavers
- Aerial Truck
- Chipper
- Root Grinder
- Stump Grinder
- Ride-on Power Mowers
- Street Sweepers
- Waste Water Combination Truck
Do you have experience in the care and maintenance of gardens or landscaping including mowing, edging, cultivating, planting, and fertilizing lawns and landscaped areas or installing, maintaining and repairing water lines, irrigation and sprinkler systems?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in street maintenance and repair work including forming, pouring and finishing of concrete slabs, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in operating sanitation vehicles, including sanitation trucks with arms, sweepers and wastewater vehicles?
- Yes
- No
There are currently vacancies for Maintenance Worker in several assignments in the City (Park Services, Street Operations, Streetscape, and Sanitation) but an eligible list may be used to fill other vacancies that occur in the future. Please check those assignments you would like to be considered for.
- Street Maintenance
- Concrete
- Park Services
- Streetscape
- Sanitation
- Traffic and Lighting
- Transit
TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS, YOU MUST ATTACH AN ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA DMV K4 RECORD TO YOUR APPLICATION (DATED WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS). FAILURE TO ATTACH THE K4 RECORD BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION MAY PRECLUDE YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD IN THE PROCESS.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
Have you applied to this position in the last 12 months?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question