Maintenance Aide

City-of-Laguna-Beach,-C; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Laguna Beach is currently accepting applications for the Maintenance Aide in the Public Works & Utilities Department. This role supports landscape maintenance across divisions, including Landscape Maintenance and Urban Forestry, and may be assigned to streets, parks and trails.

Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of general maintenance or related work, and a valid California driver’s license (Class B desirable).

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 1 year in general maintenance, construction or repair work.
• Licenses: Valid California Driver's license with acceptable driving record; Class B desirable.
• Age: Must be at least 17 (Laborer III) or 18 (Laborer IV).

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of landscape maintenance including raking, weeding, trimming, plant replacement, and landscape improvements.
• Work outside along street medians, buffers, parks and trails.
• Assist maintenance staff with basic tasks; duties vary by assignment.
• Clean and sanitize park and trail amenities and remove debris.
• Recognize and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Provide information and assistance to the public within authority and training.
• Support the City–public relationship with courteous interaction with citizens and staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hand tools

Mechanical skills

Driver training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

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 play 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.

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.