Parks Maintenance Assistant

Overview

Under the general direction and supervision, the Parks Maintenance Assistant assists and participates in activities related to the maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities managed by the City of Malibu Community Services Department. The position is an entry-level position that assists with the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City parks and recreational facilities. The City of Malibu is committed to providing community services in a professional manner with a strong emphasis in sensitive and positive interaction with the public.

The Parks Maintenance Assistant is expected to provide services in such a manner.

The ideal candidate will understand and apply general maintenance principles and practices of operating specialized equipment, landscape management, and related facility maintenance safely and skillfully. Must prioritize, organize, and multi-task assignments using initiative, common sense, and independent judgment within established policies. The Parks Maintenance Assistant must handle chemical hazards in compliance with the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail and provide exceptional customer service to the public and City staff. Must be able to work on evenings, at weekends, and on holidays.

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Minimum of one year of responsible prior experience in the maintenance and repair of landscaping, parks or other facilities.

Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Standard First Aid upon hire. Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license and have a satisfactory driving record. Other certifications may be required depending on maintenance assignment.

• General maintenance principles and practices.
• Proper and safe use of tools and materials for park maintenance including hand tools, power tools and power equipment.
• Best safety practices related to maintenance projects.
• Handling chemical hazards in compliance with the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Basic mathematics and arithmetic.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Customer service skills and ability to apply common sense and critical thinking skills.

• Conducting maintenance and repair work of parks and recreational facilities.
• Operating specialized equipment for parks, landscapes and related facility maintenance safely and skillfully.
• Identifying maintenance problems and communicating the problem to the Parks Supervisor.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and written records.
• Following written and verbal directions.
• Prioritizing, organizing and multi-tasking.
• Using initiative, common sense and independent judgment within established policies.
• Communicating with park patrons in a clear and concise manner.