Maintenance Aide

Job Description:

Maintenance Aide

Description

Description

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and will close when the needs of the City are met.

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications to fill (3) three Maintenance Aide (Part-Time Laborer IV) positions in our Public Works & Utilities Department. Maintenance Aides play a vital role in keeping our city clean, safe, and beautiful. This position may be assigned to one or more divisions, including Street Maintenance, Building and Facilities, Landscape Maintenance and Urban Forestry, or Fleet Maintenance. Responsibilities involve a variety of maintenance tasks, such as assisting with the upkeep of parks, recreation areas, streets, trees, and city vehicles. Duties include cleaning public facilities, performing landscaping and repair work, maintaining streets and storm drains, and servicing City vehicles and equipment. This position reports to a Division Manager or assigned supervisor.

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Laborer IV. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year general maintenance, construction or repair work experience. Experience in driving larger vehicles is desirable, as is basic knowledge of simple hand tools and basic mechanical skills. Experience in landscaping and irrigation is highly desirable.

License/Certificate Requirements: A valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. A valid California Class B Driver's license is desirable. Must be at least 17 years of age to be hired as a Laborer Ill and at least 18 years of age for Laborer IV.

Supplemental Information

Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to undergo a department interview. The appointed hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

Pre-Placement Process: The selected candidate must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, a pre-placement physical and drug test, educational and employment verification, and reference check(s).

Why work for Laguna Beach: Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including City paid health insurance for employees, alternative work schedules, wellness programs and more! The City has a strong commitment to its employees, providing opportunities for professional growth and development through training and education programs.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Working Conditions

Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions indoors and outdoors, with exposure to temperature and weather variations; traffic and equipment noise; equipment vibrations; vehicle and/or chemical fumes; chemicals such as cleaning solvents, grease, pesticides, paint fumes; machinery and their moving parts; dust; refuse; human and animal waste materials. Duties require the ability to stand or walk on hard surfaces for frequent and prolonged periods of time. Additional physical demands require frequent bending, stooping, and safe lifting and/or moving of moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds in weight.

Additional Notes

In compliance with FTA and FMCSA rules and the applicable City policy, candidates for this position are required to pass drug testing prior to employment. If hired in this position, drug and alcohol testing will be administered as follows: (1) post accident; (2) reasonable suspicion; (3) random testing; (4) return to work; and follow-up testing.

Benefits for Laguna Beach Hourly/Part-Time Employees

The basic pay ranges are composed of either five (5), seven (7) or eight (8) steps.

Overtime Pay: All employees shall be compensated at a rate of time and a half for all hours worked in excess of forty hours per work week.

Retirement: Eligible employees are enrolled into the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This program requires an employee contribution of 3.75% of base pay. The City matches your contribution for total of 7.5%.

Sick Leave: Employees receive 40 hours of sick leave annually, provided each July.

Salary:

$17.25 - $22.98 Hourly