Pts Maintenance Worker I - Santa Clarita, United States - City of Santa Clarita

City of Santa Clarita

Verified Company

Santa Clarita, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description/Duties & Responsibilities:

The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) positions in the Parks division of the Neighborhood Services department.

This position will assist in the care and maintenance of the various City parks, trails, and facilities.

This position may work up to 40 hours, Monday through Friday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and maintains ball diamonds, sport fields, and park grounds
Performs general landscape and tree maintenance
Performs basic sprinkler repairs
Removes weeds and litter from parks and participates in projects as assigned
Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, etc.
Cleans and restocks park restrooms
Maintains open space and trails; repairs trail fence lines
Prepares park facilities for special events
Establishes working relationships with City staff and members of the public
Performs other duties and tasks as directed

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
A minimum of six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, baseball diamond maintenance, etc.) or other related experience
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and safe driving record is
_required_:
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Knowledge and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscape installation, tree maintenance, safety inspections, and baseball diamond preparation
Ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting
Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more
Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
Ability to operate various small power tools
Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times
Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and members of the public
Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions

Additional Information:

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting.

Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This position will remain open until filled.

First Review:
June 3, 2024

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer