General Maintenance Worker

City of Newark; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Newark is seeking General Maintenance Workers to support parks, median and street maintenance, and fleet building upkeep. This temporary role requires basic labor tasks, outdoor work, and the ability to follow instructions with supervision.

The ideal candidate can operate hand and power tools and perform duties across various maintenance activities. Applicants must be able to work outdoors in all weather, lift up to 90 lbs, and comply with safety practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping methods, materials and equipment; safety practices.
• Skill in operating hand and power tools such as rakes, shovels, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and follow instructions.
• Capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled labor in parks, medians, streets and fleet maintenance.
• Rake, trash pickup, litter removal, and graffiti cleanup as needed.
• Irrigation repair, weeding, edging and sign maintenance.
• Follow instructions and work under supervision.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

THE POSITION

The City is currently seeking General Maintenance Workers. This temporary position works with the City’s maintenance staff to perform: unskilled labor in the parks and landscape medians, street and sidewalk maintenance, street sign maintenance, and fleet building maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to: raking, emptying trash cans and litter removal, irrigation repair, weeding, edging, street sign maintenance and graffiti removal. Work is closely supervised; work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to frequent review.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in landscaping, street and sidewalk maintenance, and building maintenance, as well as safety practices and precautions to be used in work.
• Skill in operating hand and power tool equipment such as rakes, pick and shovel, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and to follow oral and written instructions. Intermittently, sit while studying or listening to training; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing maintenance, repair, or installation tasks; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry heavy weights up to 90 lbs.; work in conditions of various outdoor exposure.
• Capable of working independently.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driving a city truck is required for the position and the applicant must have an acceptable driving record, subject to California DMV pull records.
• Ability to work Saturday and/or Sunday shifts. Hours are 7AM-4:30PM and may fluctuate due to operational needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal candidate demonstrates the City’s PRIDE Values including, Personal Service through professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the community, while using Resourcefulness and Innovation to adapt, problem-solve, and create value. They embrace Diversity and promote Engagement by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and meaningful connections.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

The City of Newarkis committed to diversity, equity inclusionand belonging in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.

The City of Newark is a Certified Age Friendly Employer recognized by the Age Friendly Institute.