Facilities and Maintenance Assistant (Parks Driver)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
 
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual tasks; performs manual labor such as loading and unloading equipment, moving and arranging furniture; lock and/or unlock City buildings and/or restroom facilities; observe and report changes in facility/park conditions to appropriate staff; assists in the maintenance of fleet vehicles and golf carts, including but not limited to washing, fueling, performing minor repairs, documentation of maintenance of fleet vehicles; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used.   Assists City staff with various requests.  May supervise volunteers and/or court workers. Will be required to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Perform other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid California Class C Driver License with a good driver record (provide copy of record).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds without assistance for the purpose of lifting equipment, such as tables, chairs, and/or sound system.  Knowledge of safe work practices.  Ability to safely drive a city vehicle. Ability to perform a variety of heavy, physical labor involving strength, dexterity and coordination. Ability to communicate and work with City staff and the public using exceptional customer service skills.  Perform assigned tasks independently and accurately; ability to be organized and manage time/projects.  Maintain basic records of work performed and materials used. Read, write and follow instructions at the level required for successful job performance. Maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignment. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of lifting and moving equipment. Work is performed outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions such as parks, outdoor recreation and special event environments. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, moving traffic, construction sites, hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes, irate citizens, infectious diseases, and air and water borne pathogens.

EMERGENCY SERVICES: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.   Employee must complete required FEMA courses within six months of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS: Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Final appointments may be be subject to a selection interview with the Department Director or designee and the remaining conditional steps in the hiring process.  This position requires a conditional employment offer based on the successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening.
 
EEO: The City of Norco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military and veteran status.  The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact Human Resources prior to the filing deadline.   We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  

BACKGROUND CHECK: All employment offers are conditional based on the successful completion of a background investigation, physical and drug and alcohol screening at city expense and conducted by a physician designated by the city.  All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.   Reference checks will be conducted by the City to include at least the following:  (1) verification/reference from current and past employers, (2) fingerprinting and Department of Justice criminal background check, and (3) confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and/or diploma/degrees.
 
DRUG SCREENING:  In accordance with the City’s drug free workplace policy, all employment offers are conditional and based on successful completion of drug test.
 
E-VERIFY: The City of Norco is an E-Verify employer.  E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.
 
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