Description/Duties & Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) employee to work directly with the City’s graffiti removal program. This is a part-time position in the Community Preservation Division of the Community Development Department.
This position will average two to three 8 hour shifts per week. Other family, school, or work obligations will not disqualify you, but you must be available to work 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at least 3 days per week, including Saturdays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works with graffiti removal volunteers and staff to remove graffiti using paint, pressure washer, paint sprayer, chemicals, etc.
• Inputs data regarding graffiti incidents in eGraffiti computer database using desktop or laptop computer
• Conducts inventory of supplies and vehicle/equipment inspections daily
• Equips all trucks and pressure washers with supplies and equipment
• Follows-up on graffiti requests and provides timely updates to Supervisor, team lead, and/or community members
• Attends safety trainings and staff meetings
• Follows and enforces City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Performs other duties, as directed by the Graffiti Specialist, Graffiti Coordinator, or the Community Preservation Manager
Education and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Valid Class C California Driver's License and safe driving record is required
• Graffiti removal experience is highly desirable
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
• Ability to utilize a pressure washer that discharges 3,500 pounds per square inch of water
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and input data in various computer software tracking programs
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain clear, accurate, and timely records
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with City staff and the public
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a cohesive work team
• Strong problem?solving skills and the ability to demonstrate professional judgment and learn quickly
• Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments with efficiency
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours/days
• This position requires physical labor, including the ability to lift, drag, and push equipment that may weigh up to 75 pounds or more and the ability to perform manual labor outside in inclement weather as well as standing, reaching, bending, and squatting at least 50% of shift
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 who 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 §§ 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.
For more information and to apply online, please visit www.santaclarita.gov/jobs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer