Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Definition

Under the general supervision of a Public Works Streets Supervisor or Parks & Grounds Supervisor, and direction of a Maintenance II lead, incumbents in this classification assist with the cleanup and maintenance of City parks, streets, and satellite facilities including buildings, equipment, bus stops, parking lots, trails, flora and landscapes, and perform related work as required.

This is a seasonal, part-time position.

• Emptying garbage cans.
• Picking up litter and other illegal dumping.
• Raking and spreading material including, but not limited to, asphalt, mulch, gravel, and soil.
• Collecting shopping carts.
• Removing weeds by hand or using tools.
• Driving vehicles to and from jobsite.
• Digging soil, baserock, concrete grindings, or other loose material as assigned.
• Using hand tools to complete assigned tasks.
• May work in right-of-way near traffic.
• May work in parks, trails, or other landscape areas.
• May assist with homeless encampment cleanup.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Education – Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Education Development (GED) certificate.

• The safe use, and operation, of common hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, wrenches, and brooms.
• Proper lifting and carrying techniques, especially for heavy items.

• Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Follow all safety guidelines as required.
• Safely operate tools such as bowers, string trimers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and ladders.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Maintain physical fitness, endurance, and agility.
• Maintain positive contact with other employees and the public.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required.

The duties require work outdoors under various climatic and geographic conditions, exposure to high frequency and constant noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, and oil, and work around moving vehicles and equipment. The essential duties include repetitive use of feet and hands to operate equipment and tools; lifting and carrying tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds;

handling dirt, debris, soil, and litter; verbal exchange of ideas and information; hearing; vision for safe operation; climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking; and finger dexterity and hand strength. Candidates must wear Personal Protective Equipment as instructed.

The selection process may consist of, but not limited to, one or more of the following components:

• Screening for Best Qualified
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Written Exam
• Performance Exam
• Oral Interview

Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies may be filled from the list.

The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.