Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Part-time)

This is a temporary, unrepresented, part-time position. Under close supervision, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker assists in the performance of a variety of entry-level and unskilled maintenance and repair duties in assigned maintenance operations, which may include water, sewer, storm, park, landscape, street, road, and facility maintenance.

For the complete job description, please visit: Maintenance Worker/SeasonalDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs preparatory work for maintenance activities, including: gathering equipment, materials and supplies; loading and unloading materials, and laying out materials and equipment for projects
• Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks, depending upon area of assignment, including: posting general notices, pulling weeds, picking up litter, raking leaves and debris, planting, miscellaneous painting tasks, replacing light bulbs, emptying trash bins, graffiti removal, and restroom janitorial work
• Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including: picking up tools, spills, and debris; cleaning work areas, and performing touch-up work as needed.
• May operate a vehicle for pickup and delivery duties
• May operate power tools such as power washer, leaf blower, weed eaters and basic hand tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Experience and Education
Education: Completion of coursework equivalent to the eighth grade or higher;
Experience: None required.
*Any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as noted above.

Preferred: Some experience in preparing or assisting in work for maintenance activities.


License and Other Requirements
A valid class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Physical Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment

Work is mainly performed outdoors; ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, crawl, bend, and stoop at any given time; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day and occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year; hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides; ability to walk on uneven surfaces; ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

Pre-Employment Medical Requirements:

• Physical exam and drug and alcohol screening
• Visual Requirements: Discern colors
• Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing

Other Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work various weekday hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM up to 29 hours per week

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.  

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.