Under general supervision, performs both custodial and/or maintenance duties at assigned City recreation buildings and facilities; performs the physical set-up and breakdown for events held at City recreation facilities; opens and secures recreation buildings and facilities, and performs related duties as required.
This recruitment is to establish a qualified list to fill two (2) part-time positions within the Recreation and Community Services Department.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Lynwood is seeking a Laborer (Recreation Facility/Special Events Attendant) to join our Parks and Recreation team and help maintain our facilities and ensure the safety of our patrons. Possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity, detail, innovation, and work efficiently within a team environment. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.
FILING DEADELINE
This recruitment is scheduled to close on June 18, 2024 or upon receiving the first 50 qualifying applications. This recruitment can close at any time with or without prior notice. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. Candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a non-benefited, at-will part-time 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 960 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 Recreation and Community Services Department.
Knowledge of:
City organization, operations, policies and procedures;
Methods and equipment used;
Safety practices applicable to laborer work.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of physical labor involving strength, dexterity and coordination;
Operate machinery such as vacuum, sweeper, buffer, or other similarly sized equipment;
Maintain simple records and make oral and written reports;
Follow safety practices and recognize safety hazards;
Follow written and oral instructions;
Learn the appropriate work methods and techniques in the assigned event or program;
Read and write at the level required for a successful job performance;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Prior experience in custodial/maintenance is desirable.
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; ascend and descend stairs; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running; move about on hands and knees; bend body downward and forward, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Incumbents in this classification typically work at recreation facilities (parks) where there may be extreme temperatures, exposure to sun, dirt and/or dust and on occasion in a normal office environment.
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.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 (LEA).
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.
EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER
City of Lynwood employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
REASONABLE ACCOMMOTATIONS
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 (310) 603-0220 ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.
SELECTION PROCESS
Your online application packet must include:
1. A completed online employment application.
2. A completed supplemental questionnaire.
Failure to submit a complete application packet will result in disqualification from the examination process.
Job applications must completely be filled out; a resume cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to be detail in your education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate.
It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.
Applicants will receive communication through email. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communication by any other method.
Complete application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this job announcement. No postmarks, faxes or emails will be accepted. Only those candidates deemed to be the most qualified and meeting the City’s particular needs will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The recruitment process may consist of a written examination, practical examination and/or an oral interview conducted by a panel of experts. Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute nor guarantee an expressed or implied contract for employment and may be revoked or modified without notice.
Prior to the first day of work, selected candidates must pass a background (live scan fingerprinted) and physical examination, including a drug screen.
Employer will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Employer is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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.
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.
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 JOBREQUIREMENT 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.