Maintenance Aide (Part Time)

City-of-SAN-Pabl; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of San Pablo is seeking a Maintenance Aide for a temporary, part-time, at-will role. The position involves routine manual labor across building, grounds, streets, and parks, with duties including street cleaning, grounds maintenance, and basic facility upkeep.

A valid California driver’s license is required; background checks and medical exam may follow. Qualifications include six months of heavy manual labor and use of basic power tools, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Six months of performing heavy manual labor and use of basic power tools.
• Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine unskilled, heavy manual labor in street maintenance (gutters, drains, ditches, basins).
• Assist in repairing street surfaces by spreading, raking, or shoveling asphalt or materials.
• Maintain grounds by picking up debris, raking leaves, mowing, watering, and weeding.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drive City vehicle and operate basic power tools.
• Assist in building and facilities maintenance tasks (cleaning debris, litter, trash).
• Maintain safe conditions of equipment and report repairs.

Skills

Manual labor

Power tools

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic power tools

Job description

Temporary; Part Time; At-Will Employment

$20.74- $25.21 per hour

Filing Deadline: November 2, 2026 or first 100 applications (whichever occurs first)

DEFINITION

To perform routine and repetitive maintenance manual tasks in the areas of building, grounds, streets, parks, and various City facilities; perform related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Close supervision is received from a full time staff member of the Public Works Maintenance Division.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Maintenance Aide is assigned in a variety of routine medium to heavy laboring tasks related to the maintenance of building, grounds, street, parks, and various City facilities. This position differs from the Maintenance Worker series with incumbents who perform work requiring greater job skills with less supervision.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Perform routine unskilled, heavy manual laboring work in street maintenance such as cleaning gutters, drains, ditches, catch basins, creeks, and culverts.
• Assist in repairing street surfaces by spreading, raking, or shoveling asphalt or other materials.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as picking up rubbish, raking leaves, mowing and watering lawns, and pulling weeds.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drive a City vehicle and operate basic power tools.
• Assist in building and facilities maintenance tasks such cleaning debris, litter, trash, and other janitorial duties.
• Maintain safe conditions of equipment and power tools and report need for repairs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Basic safe work and efficient practices; basic operation of normally used equipment and power tools; basic labor and maintenance work.

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; maintain discipline and enforce rules and procedures; perform all physical aspects of assigned duties including but not limited to lifting, reaching, carrying, kneeling, stooping, crawling, squatting, climbing, balancing, pulling, and pushing; deal tactfully with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Six months of performing heavy manual labor and use of basic power tools. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

REQUIRED LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s license.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical examination, which may include a TB test.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Please contact the Human Resources Department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request (medical documentation must be provided upon request).

Immigration Reform & Control Act: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United State Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy: In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace.

THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES/WOMEN/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AND DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.