Part- Time Maintenance Helper- Community Preservation

City of Palmdale; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palmdale is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Helper to join the Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. You will work under supervision to perform routine building, park, and grounds maintenance tasks across city facilities.

Responsibilities include assisting in painting, cleaning tools, weed control, debris removal, and supporting infrastructure projects. A valid California driver’s license is required by time of appointment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Completion of at least one vocational course is required.
• One year of related maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in painting City buildings and facilities.
• Clean and care for tools and equipment.
• Perform ground cleaning and pick up rubbish.
• Assist in removing bulk debris from city right of way.
• Assist in clearing homeless encampments and vegetation control.
• Assist in restoring city infrastructure and hazard mitigation.

Skills

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Cooperation & flexibility

Problem identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Palmdale’s Community Preservation Program is a city-led initiative focused on enhancing public safety, environmental health, and overall quality of life. Supported by Measure AV funds, the program addresses illegal dumping, homelessness, and graffiti through coordinated efforts between Code Enforcement and Public Works.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works. Positions assigned to this class work under immediate supervision of higher-level maintenance personnel. Maintenance Helpers perform wide variety of routine skilled building, park, parkways, street, and assessment districts maintenance job functions. Generally, work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion, and changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in painting City buildings and facilities.
• Clean and care for tools and equipment.
• Control weeds by hand pulling, whipping, and spraying.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Pick up rubbish and paper; perform general ground cleaning.
• Assist in removing bulk debris from city right of ways
• Assist in clearing homeless encampments
• Assist in vegetation control
• Assist in restoring city infrastructure
• Assist in hazard mitigation
• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Common landscaping and gardening tools, equipment, power tools, and maintenance methods.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and apply concepts and methods pertaining to construction and maintenance work activities in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn the operational functions, policies, procedures, and locations of the Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division.
• Perform skilled labor in the construction and maintenance of public works and/or parks related facilities.
• Use and operate tools, materials, and power equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn and demonstrate awareness of safety and security during performing work.
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility during instances of changing assignments, procedures, locations, methods, priorities, and timelines.
• Observe, identify, and correct problems that may occur in the field; and pro-actively take action to communicate or alert such problems to co-workers or supervisors.

Education and Experience:

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and completion of at least one course from an accredited or recognized vocational school, job training organization, or other agency or organization that provides job or labor education, training, or guidance.

Experience:

One year of experience with an agency, company or organization performing work of a nature similar to those performed by a Maintenance Helper.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver's license by time of appointment is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent standing, bending and reaching for long periods of time.

Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Work Environment:

Work takes place within indoor environments, such as offices and buildings, and outdoors in the field. While working outdoors, incumbents may be exposed to loud noises, traffic, and varying weather conditions.