Maintenance Assistant (Fleet)

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

Job summary

The City of Oceanside is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in the Fleet Division of Public Works. The ideal candidate will have basic mechanic knowledge and the ability to work in a shop environment, keeping the shop clean and safe while assisting with parts pickups, tire changes, and occasional vehicle support.

This is an hourly, extra-help position with no leave or medical benefits and will not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanic knowledge.
• Experience with manual labor and shop tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize the shop; sweep, mop, empty trash, keep area safe.
• Assist with road calls, jump starts, parts runs, tire changes.
• Support equipment technicians and operate forklift when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanic knowledge

Shop cleanliness & safety

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant in the Fleet Division of Public Works department. The Maintenance Assistant will be required to have basic mechanic knowledge.

The ideal worker can adapt to shop environment and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workday throughout the city. The first priority of this position is cleaning and organizing the shop, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and keeping the shop free from safety hazards. May be required to perform road calls, jump starts and drive a city truck to parts house to pick up automotive and heavy equipment parts required by equipment technicians; changes and repairs tires; may assist equipment technician with mechanical repairs and adjustments in a training capacity; operates forklift when necessary; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This is an hourly, extra-help position which does not include leave or medical benefits and will not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year.

Examples of daily duties include cleaning and organizing the shop, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash, and maintaining a safe work environment. You may be required to do road calls; jump starts and deliver parts from one facility to another. This position may have to repair or replace tires on occasion under supervision and may assist other department employees with mechanical repairs and/or adjustments on an as‑needed basis.

Knowledge of:

• Standard tools, methods, practices and materials of the several trades involved in the different operations of work assignments.
• Hazards and safety precautions of the job.

Ability to:

• Acquireskills in the use of standard equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Experience and Training:

• Experience: One year experience in delivery, maintenance or manual labor (preferably similar to the above duties).
• Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License:

• A current, valid, California driver license.

Environmental Conditions:

• Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions.

Physical Conditions:

• Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; visual acuity for reading schematics and plans.

Selection Process:

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Qualified candidates may be invited to an oral interview to evaluate job‑related experience and training. Failure to provide required application material(s) will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process.

Note:

Prospective employees will undergo a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.