Parks Maintenance Worker

Town of Moraga; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation hours

Holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred compensation

CALPERS retirement

Job summary

The Town of Moraga is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker in the Parks Maintenance Division. The role involves entry-level labor, maintenance and repair tasks in parks, landscaped public areas, and open spaces.

Weekend availability and some evening hours are required for special events and picnic area prep. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of general maintenance, safety practices and basic building/grounds repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform general park maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
• Assist with upkeep of landscaped public areas and open spaces.
• Support weekend/evening event prep and cleanup.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Painting basics

Safety practices

Construction principles

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Town of Moraga is hiring a full-time maintenance worker in its Parks Maintenance Division.The Maintenance Worker position performs a variety of entry-level and unskilled labor, maintenance and repair tasks, including manual labor in parks, landscaped public areas, and open space.Weekend availability is at times required for picnic area prep, general park clean-up, and special events.

• Most hours will occur during maintenance operation hours: Saturday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
• Evening hours are required for special events and will be scheduled accordingly.
• After-hours emergencies in the evening or on weekends may require availability.

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.moraga.ca.us/162/Employment-Announcements

Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance, and repair related to parks maintenance, public works maintenance and building maintenance.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in parks maintenance, public works maintenance and building maintenance.
• Basic techniques of carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Construction principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Be flexible to work a varied schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and stationary mechanical equipment safely and effectively
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organize, prioritize and follow up on work assignments
• Work independently with minimal supervision, an as part of a team.

Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Generally, this will require:

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

License or Certificate

• A valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Valid CPR and First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain certification through Town-sponsored training.

The Town's benefit package currently includes:

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents
• 80-240 hours annual vacation based on years of service (accrued bi-weekly)
• 12 observed holidays plus two personal/floating holidays per year
• 96 hours annual sick leave (accrued bi-weekly)
• Town paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation program
• CALPERS retirement plan 2% @ 55 for Classic members; 2% @ 62 for new (PEPRA) members

Please note that the Town does not participate in Social Security.