Maintenance Worker Assistant - Parks and Landscape

City of Chino Hills; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Chino Hills is seeking a Maintenance Assistant Worker to join our Public Works team. This part-time, non-benefited position offering up to 29 hours per week supports the City’s parks and landscape maintenance efforts.

Under supervision you will perform general maintenance, operate small tools and equipment, assist with events, and help keep parks and public spaces clean and safe. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing ability sufficient for job performance.
• Knowledge of general maintenance duties and safe tool use.
• Ability to follow safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Open/close City parks and maintain facilities as assigned.
• Assist with event setup/breakdown and trash removal.
• Operate small equipment and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain basic records and logs of work performed.

Skills

General maintenance duties

Tools, equipment operation

Safety compliance

Safe work practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicles and light equipment

Job description

The City of Chino Hills is seeking a Maintenance Assistant Worker to join our Public Works team! If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and have a passion for maintaining and beautifying parks and public spaces, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Maintenance Assistant Worker, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience and training in municipal public works, with an emphasis on parks and landscape maintenance. Working under the guidance of a supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively with a dedicated team. Your duties will include assisting with general maintenance and repair activities that help preserve and enhance the City's parks, landscapes, and public spaces.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position offering up to 29 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday: 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Weekend shifts may be assigned based on operational needs and at the department's discretion.

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in various City divisions.

Essential Functions

• Open and close City parks; perform routine maintenance duties and ensure facilities are secure upon closing.
• Assist in the operation, set-up and breakdown of special events.
• Collect and remove refuse, debris and empty trash receptacles.
• Assist with the removal of graffiti from City buildings and structures.
• Load and unload equipment and material on work trucks.
• Maintain accurate logs and basic written records of work performed or incidents encountered.
• Interact with co-workers at all levels of the City, other agencies and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• Perform general labor in the maintenance and repair of City parks, landscape areas, tree trimming and planting, graffiti removal, and abatement of nuisances in the public right-of-way as assigned.
• Operate a variety of small equipment and field tools to perform general maintenance duties.
• Perform outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• General maintenance duties.
• Uses, operation and general maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and light power equipment.
• Safe work practices.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Safe driving rules, practices and traffic laws.

Ability to:

• Operate basic hand tools, equipment and power tools.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Work day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts as required.
• Respond to inquiries and requests in a courteous manner.
• Travel to different sites and locations.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City staff and the public.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in maintenance, repair, and general labor and related experience that demonstrates knowledge of common tools, equipment, and methods used in maintenance and construction.

Desired experience:

• Experience in landscape and/or parks maintenance.
• Experience operating tractors or other maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of common tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance work.

Education

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

License

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview/testing assessment, tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2nd.

The next phase of the process will be the department selection interview scheduled for the week of November 9th.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and background check, which is paid for by the City. The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice.

All original appointments who have never held active status in a classification will be required to serve a 26-pay-period probationary period (approximately one year). If a current employee who has held active status is selected, it will be considered a promotional appointment, and they will be required to serve a 13-pay-period probationary period (approximately six months).