MAINTENANCE WORKER PART-TIME

The City of Monterey Park is now hiring for the part-time position of Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department.

Under general supervision from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the part-time Maintenance Worker is responsible for conducting routine maintenance activities ranging from building maintenance, repair, and improvement projects at facilities around the city. The position works a flexible schedule, up to 20 hours per week.

THE POSITION
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Facilities Maintenance Worker may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Performs basic maintenance tasks, including painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling tiles, and making minor carpentry repairs
• Assists with plumbing repairs such as replacing faucets, unclogging drains, and repairing toilets
• Assists with basic electrical maintenance, including replacing  lamps, ballasts, switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures under the direction of qualified staff
• Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment and facilities as assigned
• Performs routine inspections of City buildings and reports maintenance deficiencies or safety hazards
• Cleans work areas and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and orderly condition
• Loads, unloads, and transports maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment
• Responds to routine maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner
• Follows established safety procedures and properly uses personal protective equipment
• Maintains courteous and professional interactions with City staff, contractors, and the general public
• Performs other related duties as assigned

IDEAL CANDIDATE
An ideal candidate will have the following skills and traits:

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn multiple building trades
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Takes initiative
• Dependable                                 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school or GED is required. 

• One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance work, ground, or park maintenance, or related labor or semi-skilled work is highly desirable. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of: basic methods, operating equipment, materials, hand tools, power tools and equipment pertaining to street construction, landscape, facilities, and water maintenance; safe work practices.

Skills and Ability: follow written and oral instructions; complete simple forms; perform manual labor; perform semi-skilled duties; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Positions in this classification may perform tasks requiring effort, bending, stooping, climbing, pulling,  and lifting equipment and materials weighing 20–100 lbs., and may be exposed to inclement weather.

LICENSES

Possession of a valid CA driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment. 

New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired. Limited exemptions may apply.