Maintenance Assistant (As-Needed)

Job Description:

Maintenance Assistant (As-Needed)

Description

Job Summary

Performs general maintenance and manual labor of a routine nature.

*The current temporary, part-time vacancy is in the Cemetery Division of the Public Works Department. The eligible list that will be established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill other temporary, as-needed and/or on-call Maintenance Assistant vacancies that occur in the Public Works Department during the life of the list.

Representative Duties

Duties may vary depending upon division and assignment.

Performs routine custodial, maintenance and manual labor tasks at various City locations.

Sweeps, picks up litter and disposes of trash, debris and heavy objects from beach area, restrooms, walkways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, City owned parking structures and other public use areas.

Empties and relines trash cans and recycle containers.

Assists in performing minor maintenance and repairs to City facilities.

Assists in loading and unloading of equipment and materials.

Secures buildings, including doors and gates.

Drives a variety of City vehicles and trucks.

Responds to inquiries from the public and City departments.

Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties, as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

Safe lifting techniques.

Safe work practices and procedures.

Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Basic mathematics.

Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Perform continuous physical labor, including bending and lifting.

Lift and carry heavy objects.

Drive a City vehicle.

Learn to use a variety of tools.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Read and understand signs and follow directions.

Provide effective customer service.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees and the public.

Skill in:

Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.

Dealing with the public in a courteous manner.

Education, Training and Experience:

Completion of sufficient education and/or training to read, write and communicate at a level reasonable for successful job performance, as assigned.

Six months of recent, paid work experience performing general custodial, maintenance or repair work which has included the operation of a small truck or utility vehicle. Experience providing customer service in municipal government is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
Applicants must submit a completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

Background Investigation
Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 7/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$21.77 - $26.87 Hourly