Maintenance Worker

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group in San Jose, CA is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support vegetation management and creek maintenance across Santa Clara County.

The role involves pruning, removing invasive species, supporting the Stream Maintenance Program, and assisting with sandbag distribution during flood preparedness. This is a 6-month contract, full-time, paying $32.43 per hour, with safety as a priority and collaboration with field crews in varied weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Two years of construction or field maintenance experience.
• Experience in landscape maintenance or vegetation management preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work and walk on uneven terrain.
• Familiarity with native and non-native plant species.
• Knowledge of herbicide application.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform vegetation management activities in support of the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP).
• Remove invasive plant species and maintain native plant mitigation sites.
• Prune vegetation to improve access and remove vegetation from creek channels to maintain flow capacity.
• Haul and dispose of cut vegetation over uneven terrain, creek banks, and other challenging landscapes.
• Assist with sandbag program by filling, loading, and delivering sandbags to designated public distribution sites.
• Safely operate hand tools and follow established safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with field crews while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Skills

Vegetation management

Herbicide application

Hand tools operation

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pruners

Pole saw

Loppers

Chainsaws

Weed whips

Irrigation repair

Job description

Johnson Service Group is looking for a Maintenance Worker for one of our clients in San Jose. The position involves vegetation management, creek maintenance, and seasonal flood preparedness efforts throughout Santa Clara County.Responsibilities:Perform vegetation management activities in support of the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP).Remove invasive plant species and maintain native plant mitigation sites.Prune vegetation to improve access and remove vegetation from creek channels to maintain flow capacity.Haul and dispose of cut vegetation over uneven terrain, creek banks, and other challenging landscapes.Assist with sandbag program by filling, loading, and delivering sandbags to designated public distribution sites.Safely operate hand tools and follow established safety protocols.Work collaboratively with field crews while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required.Valid California driver's licenseTwo (2) years of construction or field maintenance experience.Experience for Positions Assigned to the Vegetation Field Operations Unit:Two (2) years of experience performingExperience in landscape maintenance, vegetation management, or a related outdoor field preferred.Knowledge of vegetation management practices, including herbicide application.Experience using hand and power tools, including pruners, pole saws, loppers, chainsaws, and weed-whips.Basic knowledge of irrigation system repair and maintenance.Familiarity with California native and non-native plant species.Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work for extended periods.Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and areas with poison oak.Ability to walk and work safely on uneven terrain, creek banks, and steep slopes while carrying equipment or debris.Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow directions.6 month Contract full-time $32.43/hr.** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#D800