City of Fullerton
About the Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The City of Fullerton is seeking a skilled and reliable Senior Maintenance Worker I to join our Public Works team. In this vital role, you’ll help keep our city’s infrastructure safe, clean, and fully operational—from streets and facilities to parks and public spaces. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, leads by example, and is ready to make a lasting difference in the community they serve.
Apply today and help us keep Fullerton shining!
What You'll Be Doing Performing manual labor related to the maintenance and repair of Public Works, parks, municipal utilities, and other City facilities.
What We're Looking For A can‑do attitude especially when faced with complex or urgent repairs. Must be able to quickly adjust to different types of tasks and environment. Able to spot potential issues before they become major problems.
Why Join Us Play a crucial part in ensuring the City’s streets, roads, sewer system, storm water facilities, parks, and water production and distribution systems are maintained. Join an enthusiastic team that takes great pride in their work. Be part of a progressive organization that values innovation and excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefit package.
Divisions Building and Facility
– The Building and Facility Maintenance Division handles the maintenance and repairs for all city buildings and facilities including 71 buildings, 32 park facilities, and all city‑owned electrical equipment. Duties include general carpentry, electrical and HVAC maintenance, plumbing, general repairs, parking structure maintenance, swimming pool maintenance and repair, street light maintenance, and a variety of other related projects.
Landscape
– The Landscape Maintenance Division serves the community by maintaining and preserving Fullerton’s green space and recreational areas that include 52 parks, 28 miles of recreational trails, 30 acres of median islands, 40,000 trees in public rights‑of‑way, and other city‑owned property. Operations include landscape maintenance, irrigation repair and maintenance, recreational trail maintenance, preparation and maintenance of sports fields, weed abatement, pesticide application, tree and shrub planting, pruning, and removal, as well as emergency cleanup of downed trees.
Sewer
– The Sewer Division ensures the maintenance and rehabilitation of more than 320 miles of sewer pipe within the city. Staff provides routine and emergency mainline cleaning and has developed a program to clean private sewer lateral clogs from city‑owned trees. The division also manages a Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G) control program to minimize sewer blockages. We partner with our Engineering Division to manage a comprehensive Capital Repair Program that keeps our sewer system safe and reliable.
Street
– The Street Maintenance Division manages weekly street sweeping, street sign installation, traffic lane, pavement legend painting, and maintains the public sidewalks, city storm drains, sidewalk concrete replacements and asphalt pavements over 285 miles of public streets.
Water
– The Water Division handles all aspects of the water system which includes the upgrade and repair of infrastructure, management of water production and delivery over 424 miles of distribution pipes, safeguards water quality, manages cross‑connection/backflow prevention, water conservation programs, and supplies water utility and meter reading services for residents and businesses within the city.
Future Salary Increases 3% – effective July 4, 2026
Education / Training / Experience Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from high school. One year of general maintenance experience.
Special Requirements Valid class "C" driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this series. Certain positions or assignments may require the possession of or the ability to acquire a specialized motor vehicle operator’s license. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs. Certain positions or assignments may require shift work and are subject to overtime and emergency call back.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non‑job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738‑6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Employment Eligibility The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status. All new hires will undergo a background and medical examination performed by the City’s designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams assess an individual’s ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. New hires will also undergo a drug screen and fingerprinting, verified by the State of California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Apply today and help us keep Fullerton shining!
What You'll Be Doing Performing manual labor related to the maintenance and repair of Public Works, parks, municipal utilities, and other City facilities.
What We're Looking For A can‑do attitude especially when faced with complex or urgent repairs. Must be able to quickly adjust to different types of tasks and environment. Able to spot potential issues before they become major problems.
Why Join Us Play a crucial part in ensuring the City’s streets, roads, sewer system, storm water facilities, parks, and water production and distribution systems are maintained. Join an enthusiastic team that takes great pride in their work. Be part of a progressive organization that values innovation and excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefit package.
Divisions Building and Facility
– The Building and Facility Maintenance Division handles the maintenance and repairs for all city buildings and facilities including 71 buildings, 32 park facilities, and all city‑owned electrical equipment. Duties include general carpentry, electrical and HVAC maintenance, plumbing, general repairs, parking structure maintenance, swimming pool maintenance and repair, street light maintenance, and a variety of other related projects.
Landscape
– The Landscape Maintenance Division serves the community by maintaining and preserving Fullerton’s green space and recreational areas that include 52 parks, 28 miles of recreational trails, 30 acres of median islands, 40,000 trees in public rights‑of‑way, and other city‑owned property. Operations include landscape maintenance, irrigation repair and maintenance, recreational trail maintenance, preparation and maintenance of sports fields, weed abatement, pesticide application, tree and shrub planting, pruning, and removal, as well as emergency cleanup of downed trees.
Sewer
– The Sewer Division ensures the maintenance and rehabilitation of more than 320 miles of sewer pipe within the city. Staff provides routine and emergency mainline cleaning and has developed a program to clean private sewer lateral clogs from city‑owned trees. The division also manages a Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G) control program to minimize sewer blockages. We partner with our Engineering Division to manage a comprehensive Capital Repair Program that keeps our sewer system safe and reliable.
Street
– The Street Maintenance Division manages weekly street sweeping, street sign installation, traffic lane, pavement legend painting, and maintains the public sidewalks, city storm drains, sidewalk concrete replacements and asphalt pavements over 285 miles of public streets.
Water
– The Water Division handles all aspects of the water system which includes the upgrade and repair of infrastructure, management of water production and delivery over 424 miles of distribution pipes, safeguards water quality, manages cross‑connection/backflow prevention, water conservation programs, and supplies water utility and meter reading services for residents and businesses within the city.
Future Salary Increases 3% – effective July 4, 2026
Education / Training / Experience Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Graduation from high school. One year of general maintenance experience.
Special Requirements Valid class "C" driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this series. Certain positions or assignments may require the possession of or the ability to acquire a specialized motor vehicle operator’s license. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs. Certain positions or assignments may require shift work and are subject to overtime and emergency call back.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non‑job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738‑6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Employment Eligibility The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status. All new hires will undergo a background and medical examination performed by the City’s designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams assess an individual’s ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. New hires will also undergo a drug screen and fingerprinting, verified by the State of California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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