- Salary
- $5k – $6k/mo
- Location
- Lawndale Public Works, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under close supervision, provides heavy, manual, street, grounds, landscape and building maintenance work.
- Performs general janitorial tasks and other duties required to keep buildings and other facilities clean and orderly, such dusting and polishing woodwork, fixtures, and equipment, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, washing walls and windows, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, empties and clean waste baskets, setting up and taking down tables and chairs, and replenishing supplies
- Performs manual labor and unskilled to semi-skilled work to assist with the construction and/or repair of City curbs, gutters, driveways, sidewalks and storm drains
- Performs routine assignments to assist in maintenance of City facilities, parks, and recreation areas, such as watering, weeding, planting, and trash pick up
- Assist with routine carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work
- Operates a pick-up truck or similar light equipment
- Operates hand, power, and heavy equipment related to maintenance
- Performs graffiti removal and abatement tasks as assigned
- Operates sandblaster and water blaster and removes graffiti; prepares and repaints surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and other structures and surfaces
- Installs or repairs and/or maintains cabinets, counter tops, doors, locks, windows, walls, screens. etc.
- Moves chairs, tables, furniture and equipment
- Documents unsafe conditions
- Completes time sheets, attendance sheets, vehicle mileage lists, gas pump readings
- Locks and secures City buildings and facilities
- Performs a variety of duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment relative to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, appliance, irrigation, street maintenance, street maintenance, landscaping, painting, and custodial work; safe and proper use of supplies, tools, chemicals and equipment required; safety standards and work practices; graffiti abatement concepts, techniques, equipment and supplies; occupational hazards and safety guidelines; hand tools, vehicles, and heavy or light equipment; principles and practices of personal computers and related software; and excellent customer service.
Ability to:
Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work; follow maintenance and custodial safety rules, regulations and practices; clean and maintain buildings and facilities; use a variety of maintenance tools and equipment safely; work independently; exercise appropriate judgement; generate and maintain accurate work records; understand maintenance activities and observe safety rules; identify and solve maintenance problems and tasks; operate a computer and related software; operate a vehicle and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s license with DMV; maintain inventory of supplies and materials; communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. On a continuous basis, walk and stand going in and out of buildings; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist to perform maintenance activities; drive; wear protective gear and work with chemical solutions, harsh, toxic substances; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; lift or carry 75 pounds or less; subject to frequent interruptions, public contact and moderate noise levels, working indoors and outdoors in increment weather.
Candidates chosen to fill vacancies will be required to pass a physical examination (which includes a drug/alcohol test) and a background investigation (which includes fingerprinting). Candidates must be able to provide documentation which authorizes their legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 upon hire. Employees chosen to fill a vacancy must serve a 12-month probationary period and can be released from service with or without cause during the probationary period.
The City of Lawndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate against applicants based on their race, skin color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing/closing date should you require an accommodation due to a disability in the testing process. All City of Lawndale employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public.