Description/Duties & Responsibilities
The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Maintenance Worker I in the Parks Planning and Open Space division of the Neighborhood Services department. This position will assist in the care and maintenance of the various City open spaces, trails, and facilities.
This position is expected to work between 16 and 40 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares and maintains open spaces trails and trailheads
• Performs general landscape and tree maintenance, including clearing bush, weeds, and trash
• Assists with the organization and leading of volunteer groups on projects
• Builds and maintains trails, fencing, and other projects as assigned
• Prepares open space areas for special events
• Clears fallen trees from trails, parking lots, and other areas
• Establishes working relationships with City staff and members of the public
• Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Valid Class C California Driver's License and safe driving record is required
• A minimum of six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, etc.) or other related experience or training
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
Knowledge and Abilities
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
• Ability to operate various small power tools
• Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and members of the public
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions
• 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
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 §§ 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: Sunday, October 27 at 11:59 p.m.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer