GRAFFITI ABATEMENT WORKER

Job Description:

GRAFFITI ABATEMENT WORKER

Description

The Human Resources Department will accept applications until Sunday, September 21, 2025 , or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applications will be accepted ONLINE at www.cityofinglewood.org/jobs.aspx until the position is filled. Resumes are accepted, but not in place of a completed application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under close supervision, removes graffiti from City facilities, streets, parks, alleys, and other City areas.

This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

TASKS

• Removes graffiti from City facilities, streets, parks, alleys, and other City areas;
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding graffiti removal and related property damage;
• Paints, sandblasts, washes, and recovers affected areas;
• Applies anti-graffiti coatings;
• Cleans equipment and machinery used in graffiti removal;
• Promotes graffiti abatement and City beautification efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent AND knowledge of painting, graffiti removal, and safety issues. Must possess at the time of application and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledgeable of graffiti abatement concepts and techniques, graffiti removal equipment and supplies, and of occupational hazards and safety guidelines;
• Skilled in removing graffiti on all types of surfaces, following oral and written instructions in English, and in establishing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external customers;
• Ability to read and complete work orders with minimum supervision, exercise good work ethic and habits, maintain and clean equipment and supplies as required to effectively perform essential job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Work may require frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting 20 pounds. Incumbents may be exposed to repetitive motion, extreme temperatures and weather, moving traffic, areas under construction, toxic fumes and chemicals, and infectious diseases.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Consists of an application review to ensure that all applicants meet the minimum requirements for the job classification. A select number of qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Authority. All employment offers are contingent on a criminal background review via fingerprint submission for applicants over 18 years of age and provision of evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Every individual the City employs must complete and sign the US Government form I-9 and provide documentation required by law showing that they are eligible to work in the United States.

The City of Inglewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate by age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap status in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.