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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 3308-BRESOLUTION NO. 3308-B PROVIDING THAT IF SALARY INCREASES ARE GRANTED TO CITY EMPLOYEES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1969-70 THEY WILL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1969 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Ladi that if any increases in salary ranges of City Employees are granted during fiscal year 1969-70, such increases shall be effective as of September 1, 1969. Dated: September 17, 1969 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 3308-B was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in regular meeting held September 1.7, 1969, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Brown, Culbertson, Hunnell, Schaffer and Kirsten Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 3308-B Deputi Litt.. CI -v 1 r CITY OF LODI LIMITED CLASSIFICATION REVIEW June 1969 Prepared for the City Council Jerald Kirsten Mayor (r):77111 nt31 Ben Schaffer Vice Mayor Fred M. Brown James F. Culbertson Robert F. Bunnell Harry A. Glaves, Jr. City Manager Prepared by CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD Cooperative Personnel Services KENNETH BYERS, Chief William A. Biehler, Northern California Manager Warren F. Schwegel Merle F. Hauser Survey Director Peter J. Strom Survey Analyst survey Analyst Jeanne Gibson Survey Clerk SATE OF CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA STAT i't ',SONNEL BOARD COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES H S': pr. r i 14 4+. OlympicBlvd. icrp:.rnlC -/5611 L -3S Anyelea 90015 City Council City of Lodi City Hall Lodi. California 95420 Attention Mr. Henry A. Claves, Jr. City Manager Honorable Members RONALD REAGAN. Gurrr.uor Sacramento, California June 23, 1969 V* are pleased to submit the findings and recommendations of our limited classification review. The review was performed in accordance with the terms of the contract between the City of Lodi and the State Personnel Board. This report contains an explanation of survey objectives and procedures as well as specific comments and recommendations on the 50 positions referred for classification review. Nev and revised class specifications are included at the end of the report. We are pleased to again have had the opportunity to assist the City of Lodi by conducting this review. W express our appreciation for the cooperation and assistance given by a 11 personnel contacted during the course of the study. WK'S:MFH:PJS:jg Very truly yours Warren V. Schwegel Survey Director ,' Merle F. Hauser Survey Etna. yst 1:7Z - Peter J. Survey yst TABLE: OF CONTENTS Letter of Transmittal Page Number Color Paper Survey Objectives and Procedures bj ec�ives 1 White Procedures i Job Factors and Classification 2 White Special Comments Maintenance Classes 3- 4 White Engineering Aids 5 Dispatcher Clerk 5- 6 Police Clerk Positions 6 Utility Plant Operator 7 Utility Services Operator I1 7- 8 Position Allocation List Class Specifications 9-10 Buff SURVEY OBJECTIVES AND PROCEDURES Objectives In conducting this limited classification review, the survey staff had the following major objectives: 1. To recommend revisions in your current position classification plan so that the plan will systematically describe the kinds of work currently performed by employees, delineate the levels of responsibility and difficulty which that work involves. and provide a firm basis for salary- setting purposes. 2. To revise or prepare new class specifications for those classes surveyed. These specifications are the basic administrative tool used in maintaining the classification plan and in other personnel administrative activities. Procedures The following procedures were followed in conducting the review: 1. Employees whose positions were referred to us for classification study were asked to describe their jobs in detail on a job description form provided by Cooperative Personnel Services. The job descriptions were reviewed by supervisors and depart- ment heads for completeness and accuracy. 2. A review of the completed forms was performed by Cooperative Personnel Services. Subsequently, employees were interviewed to supplement our understanding of their jobs. Discussions were also held with the administration and supervisors to further supplement our understanding of particular jobs, and to gain an understanding of organizational settings. 3. W developed classification reccsmendations for the 50 positions referred to us. These recommendations are based on internal job comparisons and relationships. Current duties and responsi- bilities were measured in this process. No labor market salary data were gathered in this classification review. JOB FACTORS AND CLASSIFICATION Position classification is largely a judgmental process, performed with the advantage of the analyst's prior experience with similar positions. It involves detailed consideration of a wide variety of elements or factors which characterize all positions. The following are examples of these job elements: - Kind or nature of work. i.e., clerical. law enforcement, engineer- ing, maintenance, analytical, etc. - Difficulty of work - difficulty of decisions; skill, mentality training. experience, and analytical requirements; initiative; cooperation and contact vith others; complexity of duties - the variety of elements or tasks assigned, abstract concepts dealt vith and the amount of new procedures to be learned. - Responsibility - organizational responsibility for decisions; supervision received. - Supervisory responsibilities. - Administrative responsibilities. - Attention required - alertness and concentration required by the job. - Physical application - muscular effort, dexterity, and coordination required by the job. - Job conditions - includes extreme hazards and other conditions beyond the employee's control which may affect his mental or physical well-being. Job elements of this type are studied during analysis of each individual position. They are then compared with the same elements in positions which involve similar kinds of work. Not all such factors will be per- tinent to all positions, and each job element is weighed in accordance with the importance of that particular factor to the kind of job under study. Consideration of these job elements leads to the identification of various job classes. More specifically, positions are normally divided first into groups which involve the same kind of work. and. subsequently into levels of responsibility within each grouping by kind. As is apparent - no consideration is given to the employee's efficiency or personal abilities. Job classification classifies the job - not the man. SPECIAL C0Ili ENTS Maintenance Classes Vse were asked to study the classification plan for the working -level maintenance positions in the City's Streets, Water and Sewer, Operations, and Recreation and Parks Departments which are currently allocated to the classes of Maintenance Man I, II and 111. As a result of this study, we are presenting two major recommendations; first, a revised three-level maintenance class aeries with an additional class of Tree Trimmer, and secondly, a separate group of park maintenance classes for positions in the Recreation and Parks Department. These changes will more accurately reflect the types and levels of work being performed by City maintenance employees and will provide a more definable and effective basis for com- parison with similar positions in other cities for salary setting purposes, In developing our recommendations. we were asked to place particular emphasis upon the problem of position comparison in the salary survey process, with specific reference to those positions currently allocated to the classes of Maintenance Man I and II. Under this general direction and based upon our study of the City's maintenance jobs and a survey of classification practices in Lodi's 15 "salary survey cities", we recom- mend the following class series: a class of Maintenance Man I for incum- bents on a training status or those positions with routine, generally unskilled assignments requiring only the occasional use of medium duty trucks or light equipment; a class of Maintenance Man II for positions requiring the regular operation of medium duty trucks and light equipment and the performance of semiskilled work such as that required of experi- enced members on the City's street and water crews; a class of Maintenance Man III for those positions requiring the regular operation of heavy equipment such as motor graders, D-7 bulldozers and cranes; and a class of Tree Trimmer for those positions involving high climbing and skilled tree trimming as a major work assignment. In addition, we suggest that the present class of Laborer be absorbed by the revised class of Mainte- nance Man I. Until the City's next salary survey, we recommend that the revised classes remain on their currently assigned salary ranges and that the new class of Tree Trimmer be established at salary parity with the class of Maintenance Man III. During our study we found those positions in the City's Recreation and Parks Department which are currently assigned to the classes of Mainte- nance Man I, II and III significantly distinct from similarly allocated positions in other areas of the City service. In order to more adequately distinguish these positions with respect to their duties and responsi- bilities, minimum hiring standards and level distinctions, we recommend their allocation to the following class series: the class of Park Maintenance Man I for those positions involving more routine park mainte- nance duties, such as raking, sweeping and watering, and not requiring the regular use of tractor -driven gang mowers or other light equipment; the class of Park ;iaintenance Man II for positions requiring the regular operation of tractor -driven gang mowers or the performance of semiskilled gardening or building maintenance work; the class of Park Maintenance Man I11 for the position currently responsible for supervising maintenance operations at the City's lake facilities and for any future positions charged with similar supervisory responsibilities; a class of Park Foreman for the position placed in immediate charge of the major portion of the City's park maintenance operations; and the class of Park Mainte— nance Specialist for positinns performing the more highly skilled and complex building maintenance and automotive repair work required by the department. We recommend the classes of Park Maintenance Man 1. II and III be established at salary parity with the classes of Maintenance Man I, II and III respectively. In addition, we recorm+end that the class of Park Maintenance Specialist be placed on the same salary range as Maintenance Man III and that the class of Park Foreman be assigned the same salary rate as the class of Street Foreman. During the next salary survey, we suggest that the City gather salary data for park maintenance classes for use in setting pay rates. As noted above, specific attention was given to developing a recommended class structure which was more readily comparable to those existing in Lodi's 15 "survey cities". In our study of these cities, we found con— siderable variety with respect to the specific details of their mainte— nance class structures. This, of course, makes total comparability impossible. However, the basic concepts and allocation standards which underlie each of our recovmmended classes are found embodied in the majority of the classification plans in these cities. This will provide a firmer basis for establishing the class comparisons necessary in the City's salary surveys. Specifications for new and revised classes are contained at the end of this report. Engineering Aids Four job description forms were submitted by employees whose positions are presently allocated to the classes of Engineering Aid I and 11. A 11 employees are responsible for the preparation of detailed engineering drawings, and occasionally for the operation of precision engineering surveying equipment. From our discussions with City officials and the employees, it appears that allocation to engineering aid classes is dependent upon the number of authorized positions in each class. This has had the effect of holding some positions in the Engineering Aid I class when, in fact. the employees are performing duties similar in terms of difficulty and responsibility to those in the Engineering Aid II class. In our opinion, all of the positions in this group which were referred for study should be allocated to the Engineering Aid II class. W suggest that in the future, an employee be considered qualified for the higher- level class when he begins to perform the more difficult office and field engineering work. Under this concept, the Engineering Aid I class would be used as a training -level class, with positions eligible for reallocation to the Engineering Aid II class after an employee has spent approximately one year on the job. A revised specification for the Engineering Aid I class. reflecting this recommendation, is included with this report. Dispatcher Clerk Positions in this class exist in the Police Department and Fire Department. Positions in the class are required to receive incoming calls, to monitor communication equipment, to dispatch emergency vehicles, and to perform a wide variety of typing and record-keeping work in these departments. The assigned duties and responsibilities, and the present classification practices, are similar to those we have encountered in other cities. Similar positions in other cities with which we are familiar are allocated to a "Dispatcher Clerk" or a "Communications Officer" class. Both male and female incumbents are employed in the comparable classes. While it is true the duties involving receiving incoming calls and dis- patching police vehicles are sometimes performed by "Desk Sergeants" in some public agencies, these positions are usually also assigned supervisory responsibilities over other law enforcement officers. An incumbent whose position is allocated to the Dispatcher Clerk class in the Lodi Police Department presently works the day shift for one month, the swing shift for one month, the graveyard shift for one month, and the " fill- in" shift for one month. This last shift involves working day, swing, and graveyard shifts within the same week. Of the 15 cities com- prising Lodi's salary survey group, we find that 13 have dispatcher clerk classifications. Eight of these cities (Salinas, Napa, Modesto, Menlo Park, El Cerrito, Pittsburg. Chico and Tracy) require incumbents in these classes serve on rotating s h i ft assignments. The rotational intervals average approximately three months and range from four weeks to six months. On the basis of this information, IA& do not feel that Lodi's present shift rotation arrangement warrants reallocation or classification adjustment for those positions currently allocated to the class of Dispatcher -Clerk. The one position in the Lodi Fire Department is assigned to the day shift. However. he is subject to call-back during other shifts in cases of general alarms. He is compensated (at the rate of time and one-half off) when called back; however, the requirement to be available for call-back exists. In our opinion, the present classification of these positions in the Police and Fire Departments is appropriate. However, we suggest this class be used as a bench mark class in the salary data collection the City will shortly undertake for the purpose of adjusting salaries for the coming fiscal year and that close consideration be given those rates gathered from cities requiring shift rotation for dispatcher clerks. Police Clerk Positions We were asked to study the City's two Police Clerk positions. currently held by Mrs, Reimche and Mrs. Handel. to determine if they were allocated to the proper classification. At present, Mrs. Handel'a major work assignment consists of a variety of typing, filing and other clerical work involved with the maintenance of police files. the preparation of reports. and the conduct of related department business. In addition. she occasionally acts as a matron in assisting with the arrest, booking, interrogation and movement of female subjects. We feel that these duties are appropriately described by the existing specification for the class of Police Clerk and that her posi- tion is properly allocated to this classification. Mrs. Reimche performs a variety of typing. filing. record keeping and other clerical tasks associated with the conduct of police business and the maintenance of the department's payroll records and warrant files. She also performs matron duties similar to those being performed by Mu. Handel, In addition, however, she acts In a secretarial capacity for the Chief and regularly takes and transcribes shorthand, providing most of the stenographic services required by the department. We believe these secretarial and stenographic duties warrant this position's alloca- tion to the new class of Police Stenographer, which should be placed on a salary range 5.7. higher than that of Police Clerk. A specification for this class is contained at the end of this report. Utility Plant Operator Your City currently has two positions assigned to the Utility Plant Operator class, Employees in the positions perform a variety of duties relating to the Operation and maintenance of the City's central water and electrical control facility. Duties include receiving and transmitting radio and telephone messages for both the Public Utilities and the Public Works Department. Readings from meters and other measuring devices are taken and recorded by the employees. Minor adjustments to control equipment may also be performed as necessary. In addition to the above duties. employees in the present Utility Plant Operator class perform a variety of routine building and grounds maintenance work. This work involves general sweeping, washing, and related cleaning duties necessary to maintain the facility in a clean and orderly con- dition. Our analysis of the present duties and responsibilities assigned to the above two positions indicates the existing classification level is generally appropriate. While we recommend no change in the current classification level, we are proposing that the existing class be retitled to Utility Services Operator I. This proposal would establish the class at the entry level where incumbents perform the more routine tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the water and electrical control facility. A revised written specification for Utility Services Operator I is attached at the end of the report. Utility Services Operator II Based on information provided to the survey staff during the review, we are reccomending that a vacant class of Utility Plant Operator II be established. This class, placed 5%above the retitled class of Utility Services Operator I, would serve as a full "journeyman" level class. An employee placed in the Utility Services Operator II class would be expected to possess a thorough working knowledge of electrical control systems, and have complete switching jurisdiction over the City's water and electrical control operation. He would also be assigned to perform the more difficult and complex duties relating to the operation and maintenance of the central water and electrical control facility. Placement of the proposed Utility Services Operator II class at the recommended level (5% above the Utility Services Operator 1) would establish a uniform 5Z class -salary relationship between the Operator I and II classes, and between the Operator II and the present Load Dispatcher class. Based on our understanding that the incumbent in the Load Dispatcher class would serve as a "leadman" over the operators, we believe the proposed relationships are appropriate in relation co the size of the water and electrical operation in your City. It may be appropriate. at some future date. to abolish the Operator I class and have only the journeyman -level class. This would provide the City with full working -level operators, with the Load Dispatcher con- tinuing to function at the leadman level. -7- In our review of the "utility operator" positions in your City, we checked with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for comparison purposes. We found that'a standard or uniform salary rate did not apply to the "operator" positions with PG 6 E. Varying salary rates based primarily on the size of the particular operation or station are currently in effect. Based on an approximate flat monthly rate of $725 paid by Pacific Gas and Electric to operators in their smaller stations - that we found to be most comparable in size to the operation in the City of Lodi - we believe placement of the proposed Utility Services Operator II class on range 24 ($660-801) of your salary schedule will allow your City to recruit and retain competent personnel. A class specification for the proposed Utility Plant Operator 11 class has been prepared and is attached to the end of the report. City of Lodi June 1969 Incumbent STREET DIVISION Haupt. A. Sch=11, E. Fraser. W. Jackson. D. Koepplin, R. Ams n , V. Kves. G. Mittelsteadt, R. Rempfer, 0. Scheideman. C. Smatsky. A. POSITION ALLOCATION LIST Present Title Maintenance Man II1 Maintenance Mn III Maintenance Man III Maintenance Man III Street Painter Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Pian II Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man I WATER AND SEWER DIVISION Lachenmeier. 11. Little, D. Pechin. D. Strohmaier, J. Apart, G. Baltzer, W. Martel, A. Quashnick. J. Schlabs. L. Maintenance Man II Maintenance Mn II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance RFQRFAIION AND PARKS D E P ARTMEN T Freshour. E. Mendez, J. Baumback, W. Freshour. R. Mason, E. Beatty. W. Carli. R. Daijogo. K. "Zan I Man I Man I Man I Man I Maintenance Man III Maintenance Mai III Maintenance Man II Maintenance Mal II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man I Proposed Title Maintenance Man I I I Maintenance Man III Tree Tridmier Tree Trimer Street Painter Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Mast II Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man III Maintenance Man II Maintenance Mal II Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man II Maintenance Mazy I Park Foreman Park Maintenance Mn Park Maintenance Man 11 Park Maintenance Specialist Park Maintenance Man II Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Position Allocation List - 2 Incumbent Present Title RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT - contd. Prey, R. Gehring, A. Lux, R. Oat, C. Pepper, F. Whiting, S. Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance OPERATIONS DIVISION James. L. Storck. J. Weaver, G. Man I Man I Man I Man I Man I Man I Maintenance Men III Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man I ENGINEERING DIVISION Okamoto. J. auye, W. Tamura, K. Thomas, W. Engineering Aid I Engineering Aid I Engineering Aid 11 Engineering Aid I POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENIS Baas, A. Kneeland. L. Krews , H. McKinley. J. Wakai. L. Handel, , G. Reimche. A. Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Police Clerk Police Clerk UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Fischer. M, Pool, D, Utility Plant Operator Utility Plant Operator Proposed Title Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man III Maintenance Man I I Maintenance Man I Engineering Aid It Engineering Aid II Engineering Aid 11 Engineering Aid II Diapatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Dispatcher Clerk Police Clerk Police Stenographer Utility Services Operator I Utility Services Operator I City of Lodi June 1969 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLASSES Engineering Aide I Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man II Maintenance Man III Park Foreman Park Maintenance Man I Park Maintenance Man II Park Maintenance Man III Park Maintenance Specialist Police Stenographer Tree Trimmer Utility Service Operator I Utility Service Operator II City of Lodi June 1969 ENGINEERING AIDE I DEFINITION Under general supervision. to perform rod and chain work with an engineering survey party; to do routine engineering office work; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Engineering Aid series. An incumbent in this class performs rodman or chainman duties in the field. In the office an employee in this class assists professional and sub - professional personnel by performing assigned routine computing, drafting, and related duties. Employees whose positions are allocated to this class are usually considered to be in a training status, and as assigned duties and responsibilities increase they may reasonably expect their positions to be allocated to the Engineering Aid II class. Positions assigned only routine and repetitive duties should be permanently allocated to the Engineering Aid I class. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Serves as rodman or chainman in performing supervised work with an engineering survey party in the field; in a training capacity, may operate transits and levels as instrumentman on the survey party; takes simple survey notes. does such engineering drawing as tracing maps and simple construction plans and diagrams; draws details from rough layouts of drawings; letters either freehand or with the aid of mechanical letter- ing devices; maintains drafting supplies and equipment; copies data. com- putes areas and tabulates readings; makes mathematical computations; may operate blueprint machine and develop prints; may take traffic counts and assist in traffic surveys and related projects. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Drafting methods, techniques and equipment; The principles and uses of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; Elementary engineering survey principles and practices. and Ability to: 11 simple drafting neatly and accurately; Solve problems and make Computations using algebra, and trigonometry; Follow oral and written directions. and geometry, Engineering Aide I - 2 Experience: No experience required. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supple- mented by courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and mechanical drawing. City of Lodi June 1969 MAINTENANCE MAN I DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform a variety of semiskilled and unskilled manual tasks; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class for maintenance positions in the Street and Sewer and Water Departments. Positions in this class perform routine unskilled laboring duties and may learn to perform the semiskilled main- tenance work characteristic of the Maintenance Man II class. Under this training concept, employees hired in the Maintenance Man I class may reasonably expect their positions to be reallocated to the Maintenance Man 11 class as they receive work assignments requiring more skill and the regular operation of trucks and light equipment. However, those positions which perform only routine, unskilled manual laboring tasks not requiring the regular operation of trucks and light equipment should remain allocated to the Maintenance Man I class indefinitely. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Works as a member of a street. water, or sewer crew, or performs routine grounds, cleaning. and maintenance tasks at the City's water pollution control plant. or sanitary landfill facility. Lifts and moves heavy objects; lifts and carries stones, boxes, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber and other materials and equipment as directed; performs pick and shovel work in digging, widening and backfilling trenches and other excavations; sweeps, clears and cleans roadsides, gutters, curbs, culverts, catch basins and other drainage structures; removes debris and clears away undergrowth; uses such tools as shovels, rakes. jack- hammers, conpressors. spray rigs. and tampers; assists in preparing surfaces for painting and in applying asphalt, macadam. concrete and premixed materials to streets and other roadways; assists in raking, smoothing and tamping patches; assists in laying pipes and sewer lines; uses caulking tools to fit pipes together; assists in making taps and connections to mains; as a member of a street painting crew assists in setting cones, directing traffic, laying forms, and in cleaning and caring for equipment and supplies; at the City's Water Pollution Control Plant mows lawns, weeds and cleans grounds, removes grit from plant. washes tanks, and otherwise assists in a routine maintenance in cleaning of plant facilities; at the City's sanitary landfill facility, directs traffic, cleans and sweeps banks and ramps, moves ramps and timbers, fights fires and patches surface areas; in all assignments may operate power and automotive equipment temporarily or in a training capacity; cleans and maintains basic tools used on the job. Maintenance Man I - 2 LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: The uses and purposes of various hand tools employed in basic laboring work; The safety precautions and practices necessary in working with hand tools and heavy equipment. and Ability co: Read, write and understand English; Understand and accurately follow oral directions; Perform heavy manual labor; Work outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Experience: None required. and and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 MAINTENANCE MAN II DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of semiskilled work in the repair and maintenance of City streets, sewer and water systems or other facilities; to operate medium duty trucks and light equipment; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Employees whose positions are allocated to the Maintenance Man II class generally work as crew members in either the Street or Sewer and Water Departments or at the City's sanitary landfill facility. Incumbents occasionally work independently and may supervise a helper as required by the nature of the assignment. Employees whose positions are allocated to the Maintenance Man II class are expected to perform semiskilled tasks without close or continuous supervision or to operate medium duty trucks or light equipment as a principle part of their work assignment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Breaks through, lays, rakes, and finishes asphalt and concrete materials in the patching, repair and construction of City streets, curbs and sidewalks; removes debris from roadways, catch basins, and other City property; cleans and unplugs sewer lines; replaces broken sewer piping; digs out and backfills trenches in performing installation and repair work on sewer and water lines; replaces broken water piping; taps water mains and installs new water service; installs fire hydrants: locates and maps water lines and valves; checks water pumping equipment and performs mechanical repairs as necessary; operates rollers, loaders, light tractors. medium duty trucks, and rodding machines as a regular assignment and may operate graders, bulldozers, or cranes on a temporary basis or a6 a training assignment; may operate a chipper when on a tree Crirrarqng crew, and assist the tree trimmer by throwing lines, lowering branches and supplying tools; at the City's sanitary landfill facility directs traffic, collects money, keeps records, cleans and sweeps banks and ramps, moves ramps and timbers, fights fires, and patches surface areas. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Maintenance Mn 11 - 2 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge o f : Methods, practices, and materials used in street, sewer and water maintenance work; The operation and minor maintenance of power -driven equipment including medium duty trucks, loaders, chippers, and related equipment; Tools used in street, sewer and water construction maintenance work; Safe work practices. and Ability to: Perform semiskilled maintenance work related to the activities of the department to vhich assigned; Perform heavy manual labors; Operate assigned equipment with skill and safety; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: Two years of maintenance experience comparable to that of a Maintenance Man I in the City of Lo -di, including the operation of light power -driven equipment in a training capacity. and Education: Equivalent to the completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 MAINTENANCE MAN III DEFINITION Under general supervision, to operate heavy automotive maintenance and construction equipment; to perform a variety of skilled and semi— skilled maintenance work; to act as a leadman; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTEKISTICS The class of Maintenance Man III is distinguished by its leadman responsibilities and the requirement that incumbents regularly operate heavy automotive equipment with a minimum of supervision. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Functions as the heavy equipment operator for a street or sewer and vater crew; operates graders, bulldozers, rollers, and cranes; when equipment operation is not required, performs a variety of semiskilled or unskilled maintenance tasks in the repair and construction of City streets, curbs and sidewalks and in the construction and maintenance of City water and sewer lines; acts as a leadman in the absence of the foreman. At the City's sanitary landfill facility, supervises assigned crew, operates a bulldozer, directs traffic and keeps records of cash and charge accounts. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: General construction maintenance materials. equipment with particular reference to water operations; The operation and minor maintenance of heavy tenance and construction equipment; Safe work practices. and procedures and street, sewer and automotive main— Maintenance Man III - 2 Ability to: Perform semiskilled and skilled maintenance work; operate such power -driven equipment as graders, bulldozers, cranes, and rollers; Perform heavy manual labor; Organize and supervise the work of others; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in construction and maintenance vork. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. 1 City of Lodi June 1969 PARK FOREMAN DEFINITION Under direction, to plan, lay out, supervise, and participate in the work of a large park maintenance crew involved in developing, maintaining and improving City park and recreational areas, buildings, and equipment; to prepare work and time reports on subordinate personnel; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The class of Park Foreman is distinguished from the class of Park Maintenance Man III by its responsibility for the supervision of a large crew of park maintenance men working separately in the various City parks. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans, lays out and supervises the work of a crew of park maintenance men engaged in constructing and maintaining park and other recreational and athletic areas, repairing small structure; caring for parks and play fields, assembling recreation equipment and maintaining and repairing park equipment; supervises mowing, watering. raking, and general cleaning activities; instructs subordinates in park maintenance tasks and personally performs the more difficult tasks; inspects assigned park and recreational areas to locate and determine the need for and extent of repair and maintenance activities; repairs and sharpens lawn mowers; operates light and medium duty automotive equipment; requisitions supplies and keeps records of materials, equipment. and supplies; prepares work schedules; prepares time and work reports for subordinate personnel. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Standard practices, equipment, tools, and materials used in park and recreational maintenance work; The occupational hazards and safety precautions of grounds maintenance work. and Park Foreman - 2 Ability to: Plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates and provide appropriate advice and assistance on park and recreational maintenance problems; Understand and carry out Park Department policies and written and oral directions; Adapt available tools, supplies, and equipment to particular grounds maintenance problems; Keep records and prepare work and time reports; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of park facilities, at least one year of which is comparable in type and level to work being per- formed by the classes of Park Maintenance Specialist or Park Maintenance Man III in the City of Lodi. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 PARK MAINTBNANCE MAN I DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform the more routine work in the maintenance of parks and other areas; to clean and maintain equipment and facilities; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES CF DUTIES Waters, mows, weeds, trims. and fertilizes lawns. rakes leaves, cleans walks. fields, courts, and other facilities; plants. transplants, removes, fertilizes, cultivates, waters. and sprays flowers and ornamental and foundation shrubs; picks up paper and debris; may operate power mowers, edgers, and other equipment; may drive vehicles, as required; assists in moving and installing park recreation facilities; performs basic mainten- ance work, keeping tools and other supplies in proper condition; performs unskilled work in the construction and repair of park structures and equip- ment; on a temporary or training basis, may operate tractor- driven gang movers and other light equipment. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in park maintenance work; Safe work practices. and Ability to: Perform general park maintenance work; Use hand and parer tools required of park maintenance work; Perform heavy maiw.p . labors; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative vorking relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience: None required. and and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 PARK MAINTENANCE MAIN II DEFINITION Under general supervision. to perform a variety of semiskilled or skilled tasks in gardening and general grounds maintenance work; to operate tractor -driven gang mowers and other light equipment as a regular assign- ment; to maintain park facilities and equipment; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from the class of Park Maintenance Man I in that the Park Maintenance Man I1 performs the more complex and skilled assignments both in gardening and maintenance work and does not receive close or continuous supervision. Positions involving the regular opera- tion of tractor -driven gang mowers or other light equipment should be allocated to this classification. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plants, transplants. removes, fertilizes. cultivates. waters, and sprays flowers, shrubs, grass, and shade trees; spades, rakes, hoes, and otherwise prepares ground for planting; operates tractor -driven gang mowers, light tractors, power mowers. edgers, and other equipment; makes minor adjustments and repairs on equipment; makes minor repairs on irrigation systems and assists in trimming trees and shrubs, removing dead or diseased limbs or branches, using handsaws and other basic trimming devices; rakes leaves, cleans walks, courts and other park structures, and performs general grounds maintenance work; assists in the construction maintenance, and repair of park structures, performing semiskilled trade work. LICENSE Possession of a appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Merhods. tools, and techniques used in gardening and plant propagation work; Basic methods, tools, and materials used in building construc- tion, maintenance. and repair work; Basic characteristics and control techniques of plant pests and diseases; Safe work practices. and Park Maintenance Man II - 2 Ability to: Operate tractor -driven gang mowers. light tractors, and other assigned equipment with skill and safety; Perform semiskilled or skilled park maintenance work related to activities of the department where duties are performed; Perform heavy manual labors; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: Two years of experience in park maintenance work similar to that of the class of Park Maintenance Man I in the City of Lodi. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 PARK MAINTENANCE MAN III DEFINITION Under general supervision. to supervise and assist a crew of men in performing a variety of groundskeeping, tree, and park maintenance and construction duties: to operate power and light automotive equipment; to perform skilled work in the maintenance and construction of park facilities; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The class of Park Maintenance Mm III is distinguished by its responsi— bility for the supervision of a crew of men and for the performance of skilled work in the maintenance and construction of park facilities. EXAWLES OF DUTIES Supervises and personally assists in the planting, transplanting, fertilizing, cultivating, watering, and spraying flowers, shrubs. grass, and trees; supervises and personally assists in the pruning and trimming of trees and bushes; supervises and personally assists in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems; supervises and personally assists in the repair of park facilities. personally performing the more skilled tasks; supervises and personally assists in the construction of new park facilities including small structures, boat docks and retaining walls; supervises and personally assists in the general maintenance of park grounds including watering, raking, sweeping, and removing papers and other debris; lays out work schedules, assigns and reviews work of assigned crev. and prepares time and work reports on subordinate personnel. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, and methods used in park maintenance work; Gardening methods, including planting, propagating, and caring for various flowers. plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns; The more common plant diseases and insect pests and the approved methods and materials used in controlling and eradicating them; Tools, methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance of park facilities; Safe work practices. and Park Maintenance Man III - 2 Ability to: Perform skilled park maintenance and construction work; Read and understand blueprints; Operate light power -driven equipment; Organize and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; Maintain records of time and materials; Plan and direct the construction of new park facilities; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: Three yeara of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of park grounds and facilities. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled vork in the maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems, tractor -driven gang mowers, plumbing, park structures, and other park facilities and equipment; to operate light equipment and movers as required; to purchase needed supplies and materials from suppliers; to assume leadman responsibilities in the absence of the Park Foreman and to lead a small crew of men as specifically assigned; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The class of Park Maintenance Specialist is distinguished from the class of Park Maintenance Man II in that incumbents are expected to perform skilled tasks in completing the most difficult maintenance and repair work to Recreation and Parks Department equipment and facilities. In addition, incumbents regularly assume leadman duties and responsi- bilities. This class is distinguished from the class of Park Maintenance Mn III in that it does not entail a continuing supervisory responsi- bility, but is responsible for performing all major maintenance and repair work to the Department's tractor -driven gang movers and other equipment . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Installs and repairs automatic sprinkler systems; installs new sinks and toilets and performs a variety of plumbing maintenance work to toilets, faucets, sinks and drinking fountains; performs major repair work and overhaul on tractor -driven gang movers; sharpens mower blades; performs welding and cutting work; operates trucks. light tractors, mowers, and a variety of hand tools; purchases water and sewage pipes, sprinklers, lumber, hardware, paint, and other materials as needed from lumber yards, hardware stores, and other suppliers; performs a variety of skilled work in the construction of new park facilities; functions as a leadman over the Town park maintenance crew in the absence of the Park Foreman and leads a small crew as specifically assigned. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Park Maintenance Specialist - 2 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: The methods. materials, and tools used in the various types of of building construction. maintenance and repair work, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, cement, and masonry work; Methods and materials used in the installation and repair of automatic sprinkler systems; The tools. methods and materials used in the repair and main- tenance of light automotive equipment: Techniques of welding and sharpening lawn mower blades; Safe work practices. and Ability to: Use tools and equipment common to building construction. maintenance, and repair work; Perform skilled vork in a maintenance and construction of park facilities and in the repair of automotive equipment; Interpret and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; Operate trucks. light tractors and mowers; Organize and direct the work of others; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: Three years of experience in performing a varie[y of building trades and automotive repair work, preferably includ- ing some experience working with park and recreation factilities similar to those in the City of Lodi. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 POLICE STENOGRAPHER DEFINITION Under general supervision to take and transcribe dictation; to provide responsible clerical assistance to the Police Chief, including screening incoming calls and visitors, arranging appointments, and composing routine letters; to do typing, filing, record keeping and specialized clerical work associated with the maintenance of police files and records; to perform the duties of a police matron; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Takes and transcribes dictation from the Chief and other Department personnel; answers and screens aLL incoming calls for the Chief; greets callers, sets appointments and maintains the Chief's calendar, and answers questions regarding departmental procedures and activities; composes routine letters for the Chief's signature; types from rough draft a variety of letters, requisitions and reports; maintains rosters, mailing lists, files, and card indexes; posts number of hours worked, rates of pay and vacation, sick leave, and overtime balances to payroll records; performs clerical work involved with the processing of warrants including logging, typing of work sheets. maintaining current files, preparing form letters involving the transfer or recall of warrants and providing information to interested parties regarding the current status of particular warrants; prepares and maintains a variety of departmental files including the Chief's confidential file; maintains schedule of police matron duty hours; and assumes the duties of the police clerk in her absence. When acting as a matron, aids male officer in making arrests of female subjects; assists in interrogations, transportation, booking, and searching of female subjects when required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knawledge of: Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; Rules of evidence concerning the search, seizure, and custody of female prisoners. and Police Stenographer - 2 Ability to: Learn poltce procedures and to assume responsibility for performing assigned duties with a minimum supervision; Take dictation at a rate of not less than 90 words a minute and transcribe it accurately: Type accurately at a rate of 35 words per minute from clear copy; Follow written and oral directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Experience: At least two years of general clerical, business, or record keeping work. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 TREE TRIMMER DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform high climbing and operate a powered boom in the trimming and topping City trees; to operate and maintain climbing and trimming equipment; to perform general street maintenance work as needed; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Uses ropes, saddles, aerial lift, and hand and power saws to climb and trim trees; rigs ropes in trees and determines placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; determines limbs to be removed; checks location of power lines, men, equipment, pedestrians, and traffic before cutting limbs; cleans and maintains climbing and trimming equipment; when not climbing, assists ground man in the operating the chipper and in removing debris from the work area; assists with leave cleanup during the fall season; performs general maintenance work on a street repair crew as needed. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of ;Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, and methods used in the trimming and removal of trees; Safety methods relating to the trimming and removal of large trees and populated areas. and Ability to: Consistently work safely and efficiently in tall trees; Use hand- and power -tools skillfully; Maintain and operate tree trimming equipment; Check and recognize defects in tree climbing and trimming equipment similar to that used in the City; Understand and carry out directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. and Tree Trimmer - 2 Experience: Two years of experience in tree maintenance work involving climbing and trimming tall trees. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 UTILITY SERVICE OPERATOR I DEFINITION Under general supervision, to assist in the operation of the City water and electrical control systems on an assigned shift; to receive, transmit and log radio or telephone messages; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Inspects and monitors the operation of water and electrical control systems; reads and records pertinent data from station meters; notes high power usage periods; receives radio and telephone calls for Public Works and Public Utilities Departments; relays or coordin- aces various service calls; maintains accurate log on messages received and transmitted; maintains records on personnel entering or leaving high voltage areas; may manually switch circuits to control or balance loads; may turn electrical power systems off or on as necessary; keeps building and ground facilities in a clean and orderly condition. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic principles of water and electrical distribution systems and equipment; Methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water and electrical systems. and Ability to: Learn to inspect and monitor water and electrical control systems; Keep accurate records on control operations; Operate radio and telephone communications equipment in dispatching personnel and equipment; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. and Experience: One year of increasingly responsible experience in a water or electrical utility department. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. City of Lodi June 1969 UTILITY SERVICE OPERATOR II DEFINITION Under direction, to have charge of the City water and electrical control systems on an assigned shift; to operate a variety of technical substation and field switching equipment and other system devices; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journeyman -level operator class. Positions assigned to this class are required to have a complete working knowl- edge of water or electrical control systems and devices. An employee in this class is expected to perform the more complex and responsible operator duties under a minimal amount of supervision. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Evaluates, inspects, and operates City water and electrical control systems; reads and interprets various diagrams relating to water or electrical control systems and operations; directs and assists in field or substation switching operations; reads and records pertinent data from station meters; maintains various logs and records on facility operations; checks utility system disturbances and takee the necessary steps for proper corrective procedure; insures that proper safety procedures are followed and that safety devices are correctly being used; performs general cleaning and maintenance work in order to keep facilities in a clean and orderly condition; assists in training other operators. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles of water and electrical distribution systems and equipment; Methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water and electrical systems; Safe work practices. and Ability to: Take charge of switching procedures for City water and electrical systems; Read and interpret various diagrams and metering devices; Think and act quickly in emergencies, and to judge situations accurately; Haintain accurate records and to prepare reports; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. and Utility Service operator 11 - 2 Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a electrical utility department. and Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by electrical trade courses.