Maintenance Aide

City of Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (PARS)

Job summary

The City of Laguna Beach invites applications for the Maintenance Aide in the Public Works & Utilities Department. The role supports landscape maintenance, building and facilities, and urban forestry divisions as needed, with emphasis on the Landscape Maintenance and Urban Forestry division.

Responsibilities include planting and grounds upkeep, working outdoors in parks and trails, and assisting staff with diverse tasks while ensuring safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one year general maintenance, construction or repair work.
• License/Certificate: Valid California Driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist landscape maintenance tasks: raking, weeding, trimming, plant replacement and landscape improvements.
• Work outside along street medians, buffers, parks and trails.
• Support maintenance staff with basic tasks and duties as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize park amenities and remove debris and litter.
• Recognize and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Provide information and assistance to the public within training scope.
• Maintain courteous and cooperative interactions with the public and City staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Valid CA Driver's license

Job description

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications to fill the position of Maintenance Aide in our Public Works & Utilities Department. The Maintenance Aide plays a vital role in keeping our city clean, safe, and beautiful. This position may be assigned to one or more divisions, including Street Maintenance, Building and Facilities, Landscape Maintenance and Urban Forestry, or Fleet Maintenance. The current vacancy is in the Landscape Maintenance and Urban Forestry division.

What You'll Do

• Assist with all phases of landscape maintenance including raking, weeding, trimming, plant replacement, and landscape improvements.
• Working outside along street medians, buffers, as well as in parks and trails.
• Assist maintenance staff with a variety of basic tasks – duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Clean and sanitize park and trail amenities and remove debris and litter from facilities, landscape features, trails, and parks.
• Recognize, avoid, and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Provide information, instructions, and assistance to the public within the scope of authority and training.
• Support the relationship between the City of Laguna Beach and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Laborer III / IV. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of one year general maintenance, construction or repair work experience. Experience in driving larger vehicles is desirable, as is basic knowledge of simple hand tools and basic mechanical skills.
• License/Certificate Requirements: A valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. A valid California Class B Driver's license is desirable.

Must be at least 17 years of age to be hired as a Laborer III and at least 18 years of age for Laborer IV.

Application/Selection Process

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to undergo a department interview. The appointed hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

Pre-Placement Process

The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice and a pre-placement physical and drug test.

Why work for Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, retirement plans, and paid time off. The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.

Benefits For Laguna Beach Hourly/Part-Time Employees

• The basic pay ranges are composed of either five (5), seven (7) or eight (8) steps.
• Overtime Pay: All employees shall be compensated at a rate of time and a half for all hours worked in excess of forty hours per work week.
• Retirement: Eligible employees are enrolled into the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This program requires an employee contribution of 3.75% of base pay. The City matches your contribution for total of 7.5%.
• Sick Leave: Employees receive 40 hours of sick leave annually, provided each July.