Maintenance Aide - City of Pico Rivera, CA : Job Details

Salary: $19.40 - $24.42 HourlyLocation : Pico Rivera, CAJob Type: HourlyJob Number: 202501-Maintenance AideDepartment: Public WorksOpening Date: 01/16/2025 DescriptionMAINTENANCE AIDE (4 POSITIONS)Hourly (Part-Time) - Up to 28 hours/weekSalary starts at $19.40 per hourOpen/Competitive - Open Until FilledThe City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost effective infrastructure and services to promote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders. The DepartmentThe Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering, permitting, maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure, including: streets, sidewalks, roadway medians, alleys, public parking lots, traffic signals, etc. The Department also manages maintenance and public service programs such as graffiti abatement, tree trimming, street sweeping, trash and recycling services, parks and street maintenance, and utilities and facilities maintenance. In addition, the Department Manages a comprehensive capital improvement program that provides roadway rehabilitation, signal coordination, trail construction, etc.The PositionThe City is looking to hire Four (4) part-time Maintenance Aide workers for various shifts in the Public Works Facilities, Streets, and Parks Maintenance Divisions. Under general supervision, this position will assist in a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties, which may include, but is not limited to custodial service, landscape and park maintenance, street maintenance and graffiti abatement. Candidates must have the availability to work a flexible schedule. This position will be required to work a varied shift including non-traditional hours, nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department, emergency response, special events, neighborhood watch meetings, community group meetings, and City Council meetings.Essential DutiesThe ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties:Perform street maintenance, including asphalt repair and concrete construction.Perform grounds maintenance, including irrigation system and facility repairs.Perform heavy physical labor.Remove trash and bulky items from alleyways, parkways, vacant lots, and City-owned property.Plant, water, weed, trim, seed, maintain shrubs, trees and flower beds.Remove weeds from parkways and alleyways.Operate equipment including compressor, pressure washing equipment and paint sprayers.May interact with the public and private contractors.Operate a variety of hand and power tools.Inspect facilities for cleanliness and re-stock supplies.Clean, sweep, mop, scrub, wax, polish floors and upholstery.Wash windows, walls, and other surfaces.Open, clean, stock and sanitize restrooms at all City parks.Clean and maintain horse trails.Pressure wash walkways and picnic areas.Assist with ball and sports maintenance.Pick up and empty trash cans and other waste materials from all City Parks.Pick up shopping carts, remove yard sale signs and posters from public right-of way.Assist with abatement of residential properties.Assist with City events including traffic control, delivering materials, set-up and clean-up of facilities used for City events.Provide general customer service to members of the public/patrons as instructed.Perform related duties as assigned. QualificationsKnowledge of:Tools and procedures necessary to perform basic duties in the areas of street, grounds maintenance and/or construction materials, tools and equipment; and techniques and safety practices of routine maintenance work.Ability to:Lift up to 50 pounds;Read, understand, verbalize, and carry out both written and oral instructions;Perform heavy physical labor;Exercise personal control and represent the City in a professional manner;Work well with others and independently;Exercise judgment as needed without direct supervision;Bilingual in Spanish is desired.Education and Experience:Applicants must submit a copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with application materials.One (1) year of full-time general maintenance work in facility, street, landscape, and park maintenance and construction.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the incumbents may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights above 20 feet; use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties. Licenses and Certifications Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License throughout the course of employment. City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program. Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement).A Veteran's Credit of 10 points may be applied once a candidate has qualified for the eligibility list. Applicants must submit proof of service/honorable discharge in accordance with the City of Pico Rivera's Rules and Regulations along with application materials prior to the filing date. Proof must be submitted with the application materials to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).TESTING: Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examination) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary. We will keep our applicants posted as we progress in the recruitment process.FINAL FILING DATE: ContinuousThis recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close without prior notice.SELECTION PROCESS:All application materials must be submitted online prior to the final filing date. Based on a review of application materials, the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment.Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular, permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected]/Background CheckUpon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.At-will ClassificationMembers in this job classification are considered union represented at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.Emergency Disaster WorkerCity employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceThe City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: . City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660Part-Time Represented - This classification is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local (SEIU) 721. (Membership optional)Holidays - The City agrees to designate up to 6 paid holidays for represented part-time hourly workers with some exceptions, per memorandum of understanding. Sick Leave - 40 hours under the California Paid Sick Leave Law for employees working for at least 30 days within a year and satisfying a 90-day employment period. Leave Time - Entitled to accrue leave time beginning on first day of work. Retirement - Hourly employees will be enrolled in the Nationwide 401(a) Plan. The City matches the employees' contribution of 3.75%. CalPERS members will be enrolled as a CalPERS member under the State of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) at the 2% at 60 formula for current CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for new CalPERS Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members, as defined by AB340. Effective July 1, 2023, PEPRA members pay 7.5% of the employees' portion to CalPERS. Current CalPERS members (Tier II) pay 7% of employee's portion to CalPERS. PERS determines whether an employee is a Classic or New PERS member.The City of Pico Rivera does not participate in the Social Security system.Credit Union - Credit Union membership is available.The City of Pico Rivera is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.01 Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No 02 Are you willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs? Yes No 03 Do you possess any combination of experience and education equivalent to one (1) year of full-time general maintenance work in facility, street, landscape, and park maintenance and construction? Yes No 04 Are you available to work a varied shift including non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department? Yes No 05 Please provide the hours you are available to work each day of the week.For example:Monday- available all dayTuesday- not availableWednesday- not availableThursday- available all dayFriday- available all daySaturday- 6 am- 5 pmSunday- available all day 06 How long is the availability you have indicated above good until (MM/DD/YY)? 07 Have you attached a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent? (fax # 562-###-####; If faxing the copy, label with your name and the position you are applying for. Applicants will not be considered further if document is not submitted.) Yes No 08 Disclosure Authorization and ReleaseI hereby authorize any former employer, its employees and representatives, or any person listed as a reference, to provide any and all information they deem appropriate regarding my employment and job performance to the City of Pico Rivera, its employees, representatives, and/or agents. This information may be provided either verbally or in writing. In addition to authorizing the release of any information regarding my employment, I hereby fully waive any rights or claims I have or may have against any former employer, its employees and representatives, educational institutions, or any person listed as a reference from any and all liability, claims, or damages that may directly or indirectly result from the use, disclosure, or release of such information by any person or party, whether such information is favorable or unfavorable to me.I certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete and I authorize investigation of all matters herein contained. I agree and understand that any misrepresentation or omission of a material fact may be justification for rejection of my application, refusal of employment, removal of my name from the eligibility list, and/or dismissal from employment with the City of Pico Rivera. I agree to undergo a physical examination and drug screen by a City-appointed physician and fully understand that employment is contingent upon meeting the City's physical requirements. (Print your name and date) Required Question