Maintenance Worker - Hourly/Part-Time Weekends

City of La Mirada; La Mirada (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

City of La Mirada seeks a part-time maintenance worker to perform manual tasks across streets, parks, and civic facilities. The role involves operating tools, basic lawn care, and helping prepare facilities for events.

Work is typically Fri–Mon evenings (4:30pm–10:30pm) for about 24–28 hours per week, with possible schedule changes to meet department needs. Applicants should be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

Formación

• High School graduate or the equivalent is required.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification required within first three months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Open and close City facilities, parks, and athletic fields.
• Assist with graffiti abatement and dispose trash from City facilities and parks.
• Perform custodial and general maintenance of Civic Center buildings and restrooms.
• Operate a variety of equipment and hand tools.
• Weed, water, and prune shrubs, trees, and ground cover.
• Assist in set-up and take-down of equipment for City programs and events.
• Provide support for City events on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow City policies and procedures and perform related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Read/write English

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Basic hand tools

Descripción del empleo

Approx. 24 - 28 hours per week.

This position is scheduled to work Friday through Monday, between the hours of 4:30pm and 10:30pm.

However, schedule may change to accommodate the needs of the department.

Under close supervision, performs manual and semi-skilled maintenance work of streets, parkways, civic facilities, athletic facilities, aquatics facilities and parks.

(These examples do not include all the duties which may be assigned.)

• Opening and closing of City facilities, parks, and athletic fields.
• Assist with graffiti abatement.
• Removes and disposes trash and debris from City facilities, parks, and public right-of-way.
• Performs custodial and general maintenance of Civic Center buildings, park buildings and restrooms, aquatics center, and other City facilities.
• Operates a variety of equipment and hand tools.
• Weeds, waters, and prunes shrubs, trees, and ground cover.
• Assists in the set-up and take-down of equipment, portable stage, and bleachers for City programs and special events.
• Assists with fallen trees and branch removals when needed.
• Set up traffic control and assist with traffic accident response
• Work as needed in support of City events which may fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work as needed during holiday closures.
• Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related work duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

The use and maintenance of basic power and hand tools, equipment, materials and methods used in building and ground maintenance work. Related work hazards and safety procedures.

Ability to:

Learn the use and maintenance of basic power and hand tools, equipment, and materials used in building or ground maintenance work. Perform manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Perform work requiring physical strength, dexterity and endurance. Meet the physical requirements stated in the City's Job Function Analysis for the position, including ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions in English. Exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and the public. Utilize quality customer service skills and techniques. Work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Experience: Experience in landscape maintenance, building maintenance, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, small hand tools operation or related field is desired.

Education: High School graduate or the equivalent is required.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required. Possession of a valid certified CPR, AED and First Aid certificate is required within the first three months of employment.

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. Consideration and approval for a salary higher than the first step is done on a case-by-case basis.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.