Maintenance Worker (Part Time/At-Will)

LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lynwood is seeking a part-time/at-will Maintenance Worker to help maintain and beautify City streets, parks, landscaped areas, and facilities under general supervision. The role includes operating city vehicles, using tools, and performing restoration tasks with safety in mind.

Working hours are irregular, shifts may include weekends, and part-time status means no City benefits. Applicants must be capable of heavy labor and driving as required by the Public Works Department.

Qualifications

• One year of prior experience performing heavy laboring tasks.
• Ability to operate manual and power tools safely.
• Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work irregular hours and in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city streets, parks, and facilities.
• Operate City vehicles and light trucks.
• Perform graffiti removal, painting, and restoration.
• Assist with special events and storm-related debris cleanup.

Skills

General tools

Safety awareness

Reading & following directions

Job description

Are you an experienced hard worker who takes pride in a job well done? We are looking for a versatile team player to help maintain and beautify our city.

Description

This recruitment is to establish a qualified list to fill four (4) current Part‑Time/At‑Will Maintenance Worker vacancies within the Public Works Department and any future vacancies as they become available, and will be merged with any current qualified lists that may already be active.

Filing Deadline

Accepting the first 50 qualified applications. Recruitment set to close on Thursday, October 29, 2026, or until a number of qualified applications are received, but it may close at any time with or without prior notice.

The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi‑skilled manual laboring tasks in the maintenance, repair, upkeep and construction of City streets, parks, landscaped areas, and facilities; operates City vehicles and light trucks; uses and operates manual tools, light moderately heavy and heavy power driven equipment; removes graffiti and cleaning of public right‑of‑ways, general painting and maintenance restoration; observes safety rules and regulations; and to do other related work as required.

This job specification should not be interpreted as all‑inclusive. It is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job. Not all incumbents may perform all duties at all times. However, incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation for disability at any time while holding this position.

Work Schedule

This is a non‑benefited, Part‑Time/At‑Will position. Temporary/seasonal/part‑time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. Part‑time shifts may not exceed 28 hours per week, 125 hours a month, and 950 hours in a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Part‑time positions are "At-Will". There are no rights to employment and employment may end at any time with or without cause or advance notice. Candidates may be required to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on‑call status. Working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Public Works Department.

Examples of Duties

• Street – Performs semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation of road paving; assist in the repair of curbs, gutters, manholes, paving of street and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools; remove and replace road surface material and debris; load, transport, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment as required; install, repair, and clean storm drains, catch basins, and culverts; break up concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, and mix and pour cement for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and sidewalk ramps; fill, patch, and resurface holes, cracks, and service laterals; place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagman; set up lanterns and barricades; assists in loading and unloading trucks and moving and setting up furniture or equipment as needed for special events; operate tools, heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, and skip loader; assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions; cleans public right‑of‑ways, and alleys; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used.
• Parks – Performs a full range of turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize; maintain shrubs, flower beds, plants, landscape areas, trees, and controls weeds; trim and prune bushes, trees, shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, flowers or shrub; maintenance and installation of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controller; operate ground maintenance vehicles and equipment such as dump trucks, mowers, edger's, blowers, tractors, loaders and hand tools; perform maintenance on athletic fields; maintain playground equipment, picnic tables, public restrooms and other related park equipment and facilities; assist in pest control measures; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, and other facilities; pick up trash; assist in the set‑up and removal of equipment needed for special events; assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions; identifies maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: General tools, materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in general maintenance, repair and construction work; Standard safe work and driving principles and practices; Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ability to: Perform with accuracy and speed as required; Interpret and apply safety policies, procedures required by applicable laws, codes, and regulations; Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools; Safely use tools and equipment; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: One year of prior experience performing heavy laboring tasks is required.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required and a good driving record.

California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Lynwood.

Physical Tasks and Environment Conditions

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.; ability to withstand exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards and exposure to repetitive motion, moving traffic, and areas under construction; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for irregular work schedule, shift work, on call, stand‑by, and emergency call. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Important Information

This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 (LEA).

CALPERS

Candidates that will require mandatory reenrollment in CALPERS based on prior employment with another public agency will not be considered for part‑time employment with the City based on budgetary reasons.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at [phone] ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.

Emergency Disaster Worker

All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Current City of Lynwood Employees

Please do not use your City of Lynwood email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

Employment Terms

The City of Lynwood reserves the right to modify or revoke, without notice, any or all of the provisions of this bulletin prior to the time of appointment, and to waive any non‑substantive job requirement and make subjective decisions interpreting and assessing the skills and qualifications of any candidate, including the determination that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualification, are appropriate for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Lynwood does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Legal Right to Work in the United States

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification of documentation.

Contact Information

City of Lynwood Human Resources Dept.
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
310-603-0220 Ext. 221