Maintenance Aide - Environmental Programs

City of Victorville; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Victorville is seeking a part-time Maintenance Aide to support Environmental Programs. You will assist with field cleanup, outreach, and basic maintenance tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and are ready to learn safety procedures, PPE use, and documentation practices while working with a small team in outdoor environments throughout the city. Position emphasizes on-the-job training and safety compliance, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to learn safety procedures and environmental practices.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and basic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with illegal dumping abatement and site cleanups.
• Support homeless encampment cleanup and restoration efforts.
• Prepare basic maintenance records and activity logs.
• Support warehouse operations and tool management.
• Operate basic tools and small equipment under supervision.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Assist other departments as directed.
• Safely operate City vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Recordkeeping

Communication

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE usage

Basic hand tools

Driving license (Calif. Class C)

Job description

Under immediate supervision, the part-time Maintenance Aide for Environmental Programs performs routine, entry-level field and support tasks in support of Environmental Programs operations. Responsibilities include assisting with illegal dumping abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, tire recovery, and environmental outreach. The incumbent learns and applies safe work practices, regulatory procedures, and field documentation standards while supporting cleanup crews, public education events, and warehouse activities.

This is an entry-level classification. Work is performed under close supervision and emphasizes skill development in environmental field operations and safety compliance. This class differs from the Maintenance Worker classification in its limited scope of responsibility and emphasis of on-the-job training rather than independent task performance.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Removes illegally dumped items, discarded debris, tires, and hazardous materials under supervision, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and established safety protocols.
• Assists with homeless encampment cleanups and related site restoration efforts.
• Completes tire manifests, cost recovery worksheets, daily activity logs, and basic compliance-related documentation using paper or digital systems.
• Assists with boarding up and securing abandoned or vacant properties, including basic painting and installation of structural coverings.
• May assist with operating or riding along on compacting trash trucks, trailers, or light vehicles for collection and hauling activities, in accordance with licensing restrictions and required training.
• Supports warehouse operations by organizing, tracking, and replenishing supplies, tools, and safety equipment.
• Distributes informational materials, door hangers, and outreach notices to residential and commercial properties.
• Assists with staffing environmental information booths and providing general program information to the public at community events.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance and minor upkeep on basic hand tools, small equipment, and assigned vehicles.
• Picks up and delivers tools, materials, and supplies to job sites and storage locations.
• Accurately and promptly completes maintenance, cleanup, and work activity records using computers, tablets, and/or mobile phones, as required.
• Participates in City special events, cleanup operations, community recycling programs, and Adopt-a-Street activities.
• Attends safety meetings, compliance-related training, and division meetings.
• Assists other departments and divisions as directed.
• Safely operates City vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent and six (6) months of general labor or general maintenance experience.

License(s)/Certifications

Must possess a valid California Class \"C\" driver’s license upon hire and maintain a valid license throughout employment with the City of Victorville.

Knowledge of

• Basic tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and cleanup work.
• Safe lifting, loading, and material-handling procedures.
• The purposes of environmental and solid waste programs and the general structure of City services.
• Basic English, arithmetic, and recordkeeping methods.
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices.

Skill and Ability to

• Follow oral and written directions accurately.
• Safely perform cleanup, debris removal, and painting tasks.
• Learn and adhere to established safety procedures, including the proper use of PPE.
• Work cooperatively as part of a small team under supervision.
• Communicate clearly and courteously with coworkers and the public.
• Maintain basic records and reports using digital or written tools.

(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Works primarily outdoors in the field and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including wind, heat, cold, and rain.
• May be required to climb ladders, work in trenches, and enter confined spaces.
• Positions in this classification typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the workday), 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the workday), and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the workday) to move objects. Physical demands exceed those associated with Light Work.
• May be exposed to machinery and moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, loud noises, travel, and environmental conditions such as temperature extremes, fumes, smoke, grease, odors, and dust.
• Frequently lifts moderately heavy to heavy objects.
• Must be able to see and hear within the normal range, with or without correction, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• May be required to assist with emergency response activities outside regular working hours, including weekends, as operational needs require.
• Must be willing to work an irregular schedule that may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and varying shifts.