Technician I - PW City Engineering at City of Lancaster
City of Lancaster · Lancaster, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Lancaster
Closing Date: Monday, September 22nd, 2025, 9:00 PM [PST]
Position: Technician I
Department: Public Works-City Engineering
Hourly Range: $28.30 - $36.13
Classification: Full-Time
Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible
Job Summary:
Under general supervision in the City Engineering Division, performs and participates in a variety of routine technical and clerical duties in support of the Capital Engineering Section operations. Performs telephone and/or in-person customer service assignments associated with customer inquiries, billing, and any other division-related business.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Clerical assignments utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel for agreements, task orders, notices of exception, specifications, cost estimates, and bid schedules.
- Track and assist with managing milestone calendar(s) and record keeping, including the utilization of Monday.com task tracking software.
- Track and assist with invoice processing, check requests, and purchase orders.
- Process bid openings, gather and review bid documents, and ensure compliance with bid requirements.
- Create, maintain, and monitor computerized files, databases and directories.
- Conduct record searches and prepare statistical work sheets and other required documents.
- Audit documents; verify accuracy and ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree (desired)
- One (1) year of related work-related experience
Core Competencies:
- Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
- Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
- Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
- Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
Guiding Principles
- Put people first.
- Be visionary.
- Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
- Be Fiscally Responsible.
- Be Creative.
- Always Improving.
- Be Adaptable and Resilient.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent)
- Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
- To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (moderate)
- Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (frequent)
- Operate Equipment (frequent)
- Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
Environmental Factors:
- Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
- Interruptions (frequent)
Essential Cognitive Functions:
- Analyze (continuous)
- Computations (frequent)
- Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
- Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
- Interruptions (frequent)
- Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
- Organize (frequent)
Disaster Service Worker
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.
Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer
