Temporary Maintenance Worker Aide I/Ii (Multiple Positions Available)

The Position

Under direct supervision by Parks and Recreation Department supervisory staff, and on a temporary or seasonal basis, Temporary Maintenance Worker Aide I/II performs a variety of unskilled, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks in the development and maintenance of either City parks or recreational facilities.

Temporary positions are non-benefited. Temporary positions are of limited duration, and are not linked to regular positions of the same name. Temporary positions are limited to a total of 999 hours in a fiscal year.

Positions available in the below areas. Read the description of each position carefully and in the Supplemental Questions below please select the position(s) you are interested in and feel best qualified for. To learn about the City's Parks, Beach, and Open Spaces where the Temporary Maintenance Worker Aides may be assigned, go to :

https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/parks-beaches-open-spaces

Parks

Positions available in Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Medians, Open Spaces, and Urban Forestry. We are looking for people who are self-starters and responsible. Applicants may be required to work weekends depending on assignment and be able to work independently or as part of a team. You will be asked to perform duties such as cleaning restrooms and emptying trash, mowing, edging, raking, blowing, digging, and litter abatement. Staff assigned to Open Spaces will perform a variety of natural areas stewardship work. Individuals may be asked to work around traffic (medians) so must be aware of surroundings at all times. Individuals with experience in landscape equipment preferred, but experience is not necessary as training is available.

Wharf and Beaches

Working as a Maintenance Worker Aide with the Wharf & Beaches Maintenance & Operations (M&O) team you will be assisting a broadly skilled staff in a wide range of maintenance and custodial duties that are focused on keeping Cowell and Main Beach, and the Wharf and beachfront facilities and public areas safe and clean. Wharf & Beaches M&O Maintenance Worker Aides work flexible shift hours in an excellent team environment in one of the world's most beautiful settings. As a Maintenance Worker Aide here you may be asked to operate an all-wheel-drive vehicle on the beach, a street sweeper on the Wharf, or to work out of a boat on the water, all in a day's work at Wharf & Beaches M&O.

Golf Course

This position works in support of the Parks Maintenance Workers at the golf course. Performs various maintenance duties including the use of weed trimmers, lawn mowers, backpack blowers; restroom and facility servicing; sand trap maintenance; manual irrigation; fertilizing, edging, and landscape maintenance. Applicants must be prepared to work in all conditions including heat, darkness, cold and wet weather, and be comfortable working with and around pesticides. This position may require weekend work.

Sports

Under general supervision, provides maintenance work on fields and facilities in preparation for recreation sports league games and activities. Shift hours are typically 3pm - 6:30pm and you may be assigned to the ballfields at Harvey West Park or DeLaveaga Park. Individuals will be asked to operate a tractor, and must know how to use basic hand tools. This position may require weekend work. Working knowledge of softball/baseball is preferred.

Recruitment #24-069

Selection Timeline: (The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.)

To apply, submit:

• Application-online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online application process. This position is open until filled. The recruitment will be closed when all positions have been filled, and the job posting will no longer appear on the City website.

• Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here should also be included in your employment history on the main application.

• Qualified applications will be sent to the hiring department. The department will contact only those candidates being scheduled for interviews. No other notification will be made.

• Interviews will be held in April.

• The selected candidate will undergo fingerprint screening as part of the pre-employment process.

Typical Duties

(Depending on department assignment may include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

• Prepares soil for planting and plants various trees, shrubs and flowers.

• Weeds flower beds, ball fields and other applicable groundsareas.

• Mows, rakes and edges lawns and turfs.

• Waters plants by hand and with irrigation systems.

• Cleans and stocks restrooms; vacuum, sweep or mop rooms and hallways; may wash windows.

• Uses general grounds keeping carpentry and mechanical tools such as picks, shovels, hoes, rakes, shears, edgers, loppers, saws, drills, wrenches, screwdrivers and hammers.

• Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of picnic tables, trash cans, barbecues, drinking fountains, playground equipment, irrigation systems, buildings and maintenance equipment.

• Inspects parks, playgrounds and recreational areas for hazards and unsafe conditions and removes or repairs them.

• Operates landscape construction, turf maintenance, and weed removal equipment such as chain saws, concrete saws, pavement breakers, sprayers, cement mixers, aerators, compactors, rollers, small multi-purpose tractors, brush chippers, weed eaters, blowers, small and large riding mowers, rototillers and seeders.

• Places traffic control flags, signs and cones to direct traffic around work sites or other obstructions.

• May operate or work out of a power boat or marine vessel.

• Empties trash; picks up and removes trash and debris using hand operated "grab stick"; Replaces trash can liners.

• Performs light graffiti cleanup.

• Operates earth grooming equipment and street sweeper.

• Answers phones, takes messages and disseminates routine information about site activities.

• Moves furniture and equipment as needed.

• Locks and unlocks rooms for patrons.

• Assists patrons with reserved equipment or refers equipment needs of patrons to lead staff.

• Waters, rakes and drags tools/equipment in maintaining level infield ball playing surfaces for sports league games.

• Mixes, adds and packs fines in high impact zones of ball infield areas.

• Chalks and sprays ball infield lines for sports games.

• Uses water pump to remove standing water from ball infields after heavy rains.

• Applies drying material to wet ball infields when needed.

• Monitors use of the Recreation facilities and reports problems or issues to lead staff.

• Communicates with other staff members about building activities and issues.

• Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, balancing or walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, reaching overhead and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment, plus the ability to speak and to hear. The ability to lift, carry, push and pull tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 80 pounds is required. The incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, cold and may work after dusk. The work frequently involves work with hands in water. The incumbent may use chemicals such as grease and oils, solvents and/or pesticides which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air or skin contaminants. The nature of the work requires that the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment commonly subjecting the incumbent to vibration. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:

Maintenance Worker Aide I

• Some paid or unpaid manual labor experience.

Maintenance Worker Aide II

• One year of parks or landscape experience or equivalent for a Parks assignment

OR

• One year building maintenance experience or equivalent for a Recreation assignment

Maintenance Worker Aide I

Skills:

• Basic understanding of use of hand tools and equipment.

Abilities:

• Learn the operation of tools, supplies, and equipment in the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks.

• Safely handle toxic materials

• Follow oral and written instructions given in English

• Work effectively as a member of a crew

• Communicate effectively in English; complete simple records in English

• Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public

• Maintain a safe work environment

• Willing to work irregular schedules, days, nights and weekend hours

Maintenance Worker Aide II

Knowledge:

• Basic groundskeeping, building maintenance and related tools and equipment.

• Basic horticulture, arboricultural, irrigation system and construction knowledge.

Abilities:

• Occasionally work independently without direct supervision.

• Operation of tools, light and heavy equipment in the performance of the position's typical duties.

• Assist with installation of irrigation systems.

• Troubleshoot malfunctioning irrigation systems and complete repairs.

• Assists with repairing plumbing fixtures in public restrooms.

• Follow oral and written instructions given in English.

• Work effectively as a member of a crew and complete simple records in English.

• Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public.

• Maintain a safe work environment.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license. (Required for Parks and Wharf positions).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Work outdoors under any weather conditions and perform call back duty as required.

• Work irregular shifts, holidays and weekends.

• Wear a uniform.

Career Ladder

N/A