PTS Equipment Porter

City of Santa Clarita; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clarita is seeking a part-time, temporary Equipment Porter to maintain small power equipment in the Parks division. This role involves performing safety inspections, minor repairs, and coordinating with staff for equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in equipment servicing, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience servicing small equipment.
• Ability to work 4-5 days a week from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Maintains weekly schedule for safety inspections and cleaning of small power equipment.
• Performs minor equipment repairs on items such as spark plugs and air filters.
• Stocks gas cans for all park locations and delivers them to parks as needed.

Skills

Basic operations and maintenance of small power equipment

Use of shop hand and power tools

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class C California Driver's License

Job description

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City of Santa Clarita provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.31/hr - $18.31/hr

Salary

$18.31 Hourly

Location

Santa Clarita, CA

Job Type

Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2025-5

Department

Neighborhood Services

Division

Parks

Opening Date

05/06/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description/Duties And Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Equipment Porter in the Parks division of the Neighborhood Services department. Under supervision, this position will perform maintenance on a variety of small power equipment for the City's Parks division.

This position is expected to work 4 to 5 days a week from 6:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains weekly schedule for safety inspections and cleaning of small power equipment
• Coordinates with Parks staff to pick up and deliver vehicles for preventative maintenance or repairs
• Retrieves and delivers parts and supplies from/to local vendors
• Performs minor equipment repairs on items such as spark plugs, air filters, belts, carburetors, weed whips, and blowers
• Prepares and maintains equipment for use, ensuring proper check-in/check-out procedures for staff
• Stocks gas cans for all park locations and delivers them to parks as needed
• Maintains shop cleanliness
• Performs additional related duties as needed
  
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of experience servicing small equipment or other related experience in the maintenance field
• Valid Class C California Driver's License and a safe driving record are required
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
  
  

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic operations and maintenance of small power equipment and components
• Ability to use basic shop hand and power tools such as ratchets, sockets, hand wrenches, screw drivers, pneumatic power tools, and grease guns
• Ability to drive a variety of equipment and Class C vehicles
• Ability to keep basic maintenance records
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including inclement weather
• Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and outside agencies
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a safe and productive manner
• This position requires physical labor, including the ability to bend, squat, lift, carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more
  
  

Additional Information

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code Â

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• 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
  
  

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.

First Review: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required at the time of hire.)

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Do you have a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record? (Proof will be required at the time of hire.)

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Do you have at least 6 months of experience servicing small equipment or other related experience in the maintenance field? If so, please describe.

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Do you have the ability to work 4-5 days a week from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m.?

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What interests you about this position?

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