- Salary
- $55k – $68k/yr
- Location
- La Mirada Public Works, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
*THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EARLY.*
Work schedule: Monday to Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with alternate Fridays off. However, work schedule may adjust to fit the needs of the department.
Under general supervision, performs manual and semi-skilled maintenance work at assigned job sites including streets, parkways, civic facilities, athletic facilities, aquatics facilities, and parks.
- Performs custodial and general maintenance of Civic Center buildings, park buildings and restrooms, sports facilities, aquatics center, parks, streets, rights-of-ways and other City facilities.
- Cultivates, weeds, edges, mows, waters, and trims lawns, shrubs, trees and groundcovers at assigned job sites.
- Diagnoses diseases and insects affecting plants and vegetation; performs necessary spraying of herbicides or insecticides.
- Performs graffiti removal.
- Installation and maintenance of sprinkler and irrigation systems.
- Minor construction including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and masonry repair.
- Assists in the set-up of equipment, stage, and bleachers for special events.
- Performs janitorial cleaning and upkeep of restrooms at park locations and other City facilities.
- Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and power and hand tools.
- Removes and clears trash and debris from sidewalks, gutters, culverts, and drainage structures.
- Participation on the emergency after hours call-out team will be required on a rotating schedule.
- Assist with City events which may occur on nights, weekdays, and/or holidays.
- Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related work duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: The use and maintenance of basic power and hand tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in building and ground maintenance work. Related work hazards and safety procedures. Operation of mower, trimmer, irrigation, and carpentry equipment, and heavy-duty equipment such as backhoe and tractor.
Ability to: Use and maintain basic power equipment, materials, hand tools, and maintenance and automotive equipment. Perform manual labor in a variety of weather conditions and perform work requiring physical strength, dexterity, and endurance. Read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions in English. Meet the physical requirements stated in the City’s Job Function Analysis for the position, including ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and the public. Utilize quality customer service skills and techniques. Work different shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays and participate in the emergency call-out rotation.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:Experience: One year of work experience in building maintenance, custodial maintenance, street maintenance, landscape maintenance, construction trades or related field is desired.
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required. Course work from an accredited institution in building repair, public works, or a related field is highly desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required.
Possession of a valid CPR, AED, First Aid certificate is required within the first six months of employment.
SELECTION PROCESS:
A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.
Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.
The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.
