Description/Duties & Responsibilities
The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) position with the Facilities Maintenance division in the Neighborhood Services department. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the care and maintenance of City facilities and equipment.
This position may work up to 32 hours per week, Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Completes daily tasks related to janitorial maintenance of City park buildings, including picking up trash and emptying trash cans
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties including painting, fence repair, changing light bulbs, and maintaining and repairing playground and fitness equipment
• Assists with minor plumbing issues, such as flush valve replacement
• Assists with lock maintenance, such as door handle changes
• Performs tasks related to janitorial maintenance, including opening, cleaning, and restocking bathrooms at parks and City facilities; cleans facilities as necessary, such as pressure washing public areas
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: building maintenance, park maintenance, equipment repair, etc.) or other related experience
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and safe driving record is required
• Experience with trailer towing is highly desirable
• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
Knowledge and Abilities
• Ability to work up to 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Knowledge of practices and principles of general and building maintenance and use of equipment
• Ability to operate various small power tools, janitorial, pressure washing equipment and other equipment used in the performance of building maintenance
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
• Strong customer service and follow-up skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service to City staff and the public
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
• This position requires physical labor, including the ability to bend, squat, lift, and carry and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more
Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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, 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 §§ 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 per fiscal year.
For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santaclarita.gov/jobs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
First Review Date: Monday, April 15, 2024
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
