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PART TIME AND TEMPORARY assignment assisting Code Enforcement. This assignment expires at the end of December 2026 OR UNTIL ARPA FUNDS RUN OUT -whichever occurs first.

Summary Description

Under immediate supervision performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work assigned to the streets division; operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level class in the Street Maintenance Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Operator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or non directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Handle complaints and answer questions from the public.
2. Remove blight and illegal dumps from city property such as parks, right of ways, roadways, alleys, walkways, sidewalks and refuse disposal. 
3. Remove debris, shrubbery, brush, trash, tires, appliances, electronics, and miscellaneous items.
4. Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order.
5. Abates graffiti.
6. Maintain logs of daily activities.
7. Assist in other areas as needed.
8. Perform related duties as required.
9. Repair and replace street surfaces, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters including back filling trenches and evacuations.
10. Perform the maintenance, repair, construction, and installation work of streets, storm drain, parking lots, street lights, traffic striping, and traffic control signs and signals.
11. Remove hazards from the roadway and other public rights of way.
12. Operate a variety of motorized equipment and specialized maintenance equipment.
13. Perform repaving, patching, overlaying, chuck hole, and crack sealing repair of asphalt.
14. Perform underground service alert locating, marking and notification.
15. Lay out and install traffic signs and pavement markings.
16. Repair and maintain storm drain lift stations.
17. Conduct traffic count surveys.
18. Maintain storm detention ponds, including cleaning, repairing, and spraying weeds.
19. Respond to hazardous materials spills.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of maintenance and repair activities related to area of assignment.

Common tools, materials, and motorized vehicles and equipment used in assigned area of responsibility.

The repair and maintenance of pumps and valves.

City street system repair and maintenance.

Basic mathematical principles.

Safe work practices and policies.

Techniques and procedures in basic carpentry, metal, masonry, painting, mechanical and electrical work.

Ability to:

Work with the variety of tools related to public works maintenance.

Learn to safely operate a variety of maintenance equipment.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Perform semi-skilled maintenance duties.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Read and understand schematic diagrams.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

THIS IS A NON BENEFITED PART TIME AND TEMPORARY POSITION THROUGH DECEMBER 2026

Human Resources Operations Manager | Principal Human Resources Analyst 
 

Application deadline:  Apply by  Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., for first consideration (Applications reviewed on a daily basis)

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget of approximately $192 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department provides a wide range of internal service support to the City's 12 departments and over 400 employees, strategically aligned with the City Manager's Office leadership of the City team.

The Human Resources Department is composed of a Human Resources Director, Risk Manager, Senior Human Resources Analyst, and three additional support staff positions.

The Human Resources Operations Manager oversees a variety of labor relations and benefits administration duties and serves on the bargaining team during union negotiations.  They will work closely with the HR Director to make important decisions for the HR Department, such as organizational structure changes and staff oversight responsibilities while also serving as a subject matter expert to fellow HR staff and department heads.  They will oversee HR staff and contribute to the development of the Department's annual budget.  This role focuses on supporting the HR team in union relations, meet and confer challenges, grievance responses, and contract negotiations, while supporting department managers through the employee coaching and progressive discipline process.  The Human Resources Operations Manager will use a high degree of accuracy, independent judgment, and discretionary decision-making with respect to interpretation and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), City policies and procedures, the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution and Public Employment Relations Board rulings.  This position also provides oversight for employee benefits administration, and worker's compensation programs for the City.  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Human Resources Department has one (1) vacancy to be filled at either the Human Resources Operation Manager or Principal Human Resources Analyst classification.

The ideal candidate will bring labor relations, contract negotiations, employee benefits, and local government experience while being results-oriented, flexible to change, and customer-service focused.  The successful candidate will enjoy autonomy this position allows, along with the unique challenges of working with eight bargaining units.  The Human Operations Manager will also have the ability to analyze complex HR issues and use strategic thinking to develop sound and creative solutions.  Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with department managers, public officials, employees, and union representatives is a must!  The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, ensuring the City stays up to date on the latest technologies and recommending more effective processes and systems where there is an opportunity to do so.  The City is eager to find an exemplary leader who has exceptional HR knowledge and skills who can make this position their own and champion an effective labor relations process!

Top contenders will also be skillful at analyzing and preparing a wide variety of complex legal documents, demonstrating both legal acumen and a protocol approach to public sector challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Operations Manager - This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. CLICK HERE for the full job spec.

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department, assists in administering the department's budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional and technical support staff.  Assist the Human Resources Director in employee relations and labor negotiations.
• Confers with City employees regarding personnel, employee relations, or related activities or problems and may assist the Director in conferring with supervisors and managers on the same matters.
• Prepare complex written reports and make presentations to the City Council as required.
• Assists the Director in managing the training program for the City in assessing training needs and in developing programs to enhance the skill and performance level of employees.
• Selects assigned staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets City policies and procedures to employees.
• Directs and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations.
• Helps in preparing the department's annual operating budget; monitors expenditures to ensure that the department operates within the allocated budget.
• Oversees the recruitment testing and certification program for the City; reviews and approves recruitment and examination plans for open and promotional recruitments using established guidelines and authorities; works with subordinate staff to design and implement appropriate internal procedures to assure that the recruitment, testing, and certification meet accepted standards.
• Manages and directs the City's employee benefits program, including leave management programs; negotiates with insurance carriers on rates and coverage; works with insurance brokers to obtain the best rates and coverage for a variety of products.
• Participate in labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, meet and confer sessions and meet and consult sessions.
• Serve as the HR lead regarding Information Systems/Technological management
• May be required to conduct investigations into discrimination complaints and make recommendations for resolving complaints; coordinates City response to state and federal enforcement agencies when required.

Principal Human Resources Analyst - - This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. CLICK HERE for the full job spec.

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department, assists in administering the department's budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional and technical support staff.
• Responsible for managing the City's employee relations and labor negotiations functions, including contract negotiations and meet and confer sessions, grievance responses, and working with department on employee discipline and performance coaching.
• Oversees and manages the Risk Management and Worker's Compensation programs for the City.
• Confers with City employees regarding personnel, employee relations, or related activities or problems and may assist the Director in conferring with supervisors and managers on the same matters, as required.
• Prepare complex written reports and make presentations to the City Council as required.
• Develops and delivers training and interprets City policies and procedures to employees.
• Directs and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations.
• Helps in preparing the department's annual operating budget; monitors expenditures to ensure that the department operates within the allocated budget. 
• Periodically reviews and evaluates established recruitment and selection procedures and recommends and implements changes when required.
• Manages and directs the City's employee benefits program including leave management programs; negotiates with insurance carriers on rates and coverage; works with insurance brokers to obtain the best rates and coverage for a variety of products; monitors industry trends and recommends strategies to the Human Resources Director dealing with cost and quality.
• May be required to conduct investigations into discrimination complaints and make recommendations for resolving complaints; coordinates City response to state and federal enforcement agencies when required.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Operations Manager

• Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
  • Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, human resources management or a closely related field, AND
  • Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in public administration required, including two (2) years of direct supervision preferably in a public agency.
  • Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or a related field is preferred.

Principal Human Resources Analyst

• Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
  • Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, human resources management or a closely related field, AND
  • Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in public administration required, including two (2) years of increasingly responsible work in the areas of labor and employee relations and/or Worker's Compensation.
  • Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or a related field is preferred.

Glenn County is recruiting an individual to fill a full time position in the Public Works Agency. The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and  repair activities of the Public Works Agency; operates a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks at the Glenn County Public Works Agency. The Public Works Maintenance Worker III position is the journey-level class in the series, and is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker II by the primary responsibility to operate heavy diesel and gasoline-powered construction equipment in the maintenance of roadways, drainage systems. 
 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepares roads for patch repairs, overlays, or chip seals; prepares mix for patching roads; repairs and reconstructs roads.
• Cleans roadsides and drainage systems; inspects and clears debris from drainage systems; conducts roadside burning as needed.
• Prunes trees and other vegetation as needed.
• Directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Operates semi-trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, boom truck, front loader, rollers, snow plow, etc.; operates a compressor, sand blasters, jack hammer, chipper machine, welding equipment, cutting torch, compaction tools, weed eater, blower, and other hand and power tools.

I-   $20.21 - $24.56 Per Hour
II-  $21.77 - $26.47 Per Hour
III- $22.89 - $27.83 Per Hour

ABOUT MILL VALLEY

Mill Valley is a full-service city located 10 miles north of San Francisco and has a rich history with engaged residents. Mill  Valley is primarily a suburban community, with a thriving downtown and distinctive residential neighborhoods. The City’s approximately 14,000 residents live in a 4.8 sq. mile area. 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) Coordinator position will be filled within the Management Analyst Series and will be housed in the City Manager’s Office/Administrative Services Department.

The City plans to recruit flexibly within the Management Analyst Series (Management Analyst I or II) and will determine the appropriate level based on the qualifications, experience, and overall fit of the selected candidate. At the minimum, this position will be filled on a part-time basis at 15–20 hours per week.

Based on fit between the candidate and the City, we are willing to consider up to full-time employment, including a benefited position, depending on what the top candidate brings to the table and their ability to fit other needs of the City. The City is open to hiring up to full time with benefits for the right individual whose skills, availability, and experience align with organizational needs.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a community-oriented individual to lead local disaster preparedness efforts and other community related projects/programs. Primarily, you will play a vital role in building community resilience by organizing and empowering residents to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. You will develop and manage the City’s Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) program, working directly with Mill Valley residents to strengthen neighborhood connections and provide vital emergency response training. 

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Recruiting and mentoring block captains, training volunteers, developing outreach strategies, and serving as a liaison between residents and City Staff
• Supporting the Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC) 
• Collaborating closely with first responders, local agencies, and community organizations to advance Mill Valley’s public safety and emergency preparedness goals
• Provide additional program development and/or project management as assigned

The incumbent will have broad discretion to develop the initial work plan, set goals, and strategize the initiation of the NRG Program. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on one of Marin County’s most engaged and connected communities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Mill Valley is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable individual to join our team as a Maintenance Worker I in the Facilities Division. This position will be assigned to the Community Center and Aquatics & Fitness Center where you will play a vital role in keeping our recreational spaces safe, clean, and welcoming for all visitors.

The Maintenance Worker I classification is designed for individuals who are beginning or growing their careers in facilities maintenance. Employees in this role start under general supervision while learning a wide range of facility maintenance tasks. As skills and experience develop, greater independence in daily assignments is encouraged and expected. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands on work, problem solving, and contributing to a positive community environment.

At the Community Center/Aquatics & Fitness Center, you will assist with building maintenance, respond to service requests, work directly with staff and the public, and support the operation of key amenities including the pool, spa, and kitchen facilities. Your work will help ensure that this important facility continues to operate smoothly and safely for community members of all ages.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to): 

• Inspect Community Center/Aquatics & Fitness Center facilities regularly for safety issues, repair needs, and custodial concerns
• Troubleshoot and complete basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks including fixture replacement, minor repairs, and surface preparation
• Perform custodial work such as trash removal, cleaning, vacuuming, window washing, and moving or rearranging equipment or furniture
• Perform minor maintenance on building systems including heating and air conditioning units, flooring, gutters, and downspouts
• Assist with room and event setup as needed.
• Respond to maintenance service requests from departments and address public concerns related to facility upkeep
• Collaborate with outside contractors when required
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and supply needs
• Participate in on call duties during critical incidents or major events when assigned
• Maintain pool and spa operations including safe chemical handling, equipment care, and minor part replacement
• Perform minor repairs on kitchen equipment including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, and similar appliances
• Perform other related duties as assigned

INTERVIEW SCEHDULE

Round 1| Thursday, February 19, 2026 (in-person) 
Round 2| Thursday, February 26, 2026 (in-person) 

Highlights of the position:

• Make a direct impact on your community
• Play a key role in maintaining 384.2 miles of City paved Streets
• Opportunity to work in a team environment and interact regularly with multiple divisions within the Public Works Department

At the City of Thousand Oaks, we’re not looking for people who just want a job. We’re looking for partners in building our future and community. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to our residents and colleagues. We do this through a collaborative team environment rooted in service innovation and excellence. We are committed to a culture of engagement, career development, and purpose.

The Public Works Department is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Street Maintenance Worker I/II for the Street division. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, the vacancy will be filled at either Street Maintenance Worker Level 1 or Level 2. The successful candidate will work at the City’s Municipal Service Center in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks.

Primary responsibilities:

• Breaks and removes concrete using a hydraulic breaker and handwork
• Repair or replace cracked, raised, sunken, or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and related structures
• Perform heavy manual labor in the removal, repair, and finish of concrete and asphalt work
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance and construction equipment, including hand and power tools, and light, medium, and heavy motorized equipment
• Conduct traffic control when working in traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones; direct and control traffic around work sites
• Maintain records of work performed

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Worker I-II

Why Join Our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division (EFSD) and the Environmental Services Division (ESD). Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees. A key player on this team is the Maintenance Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

What You'll Do

The Maintenance Worker position may be filled at either the I or II level based on experience. The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, traffic signal and street light equipment, traffic systems, or municipal buildings; and to do related work as required. Some of the duties of this position are as follows:

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, motorgraders, boom trucks, tractors, vac-all and small sweepers, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels.
• Use concrete cutting and braking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, backhoe, compressor, sandblaster, power wench, boom truck, cc TV unit, main and auxiliary pumps, pneumatic and electro-mechanical controls, diesel power plants, and related equipment and tools.
• Assist pump mechanics to install, repair and modify pump station machinery and control.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate a striping truck.
• Assist in performing a variety of routine electrical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as picking up of litter and other street maintenance activities as required or when weather does not permit sweeping operations.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.

San Carlos (pop. 29,403) has a long-standing reputation for stable governance, strong fiscal stewardship, and strategic investment in public infrastructure. City leadership places a high value on community engagement, thoughtful planning, and preserving this San Francisco Peninsula community’s small-town character while embracing innovation and responsible growth. Municipal services are delivered by 104 FTEs and supported by a FY 2025–26 budget of $129.1 million ($69.7 million General Fund), along with a five-year Capital Improvement Program totaling $164 million.
 
The ideal candidate will exhibit a collaborative spirit and forward-looking perspective along with the proven ability to help an organization and community navigate an exciting period of opportunity. The City Council seeks an inclusive leader capable of building trust and working seamlessly with highly engaged stakeholders and partnering effectively across the organization. A visionary professional with demonstrated success in the execution of priorities and a history of achieving notable results is expected. Competitive candidates will possess at least five years of relevant executive-level experience along with a master’s degree.
 
The City is committed to offering competitive compensation. The starting salary is anticipated to be near $350,000 DOQE. Recruitment closes 11:59pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

To be considered for this opportunity, upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com. 

The Department: 

The Department of Public Works (DPW) constructs, maintains and improves various components of the City’s infrastructure and provides quality, cost-effective, timely services to the residents and businesses of Santa Clara. DPW is responsible for a wide variety of programs throughout the City which include implementation of solid waste and urban run-off pollution prevention programs, design, construction management, inspection and maintenance of City streets, bridges, storm drain systems, traffic signal systems, building facilities, fleet, street trees, landscaping and the closed landfill. The Mechanical Maintenance Position is in the Facilities Division of the Public Works Department.

The Position: 

The Mechanical Maintenance Worker is a journey level technical classification. This classification operates, lubricates, cleans, adjusts, and makes repairs to heating, ventilating, refrigeration, emergency generators, solar systems, and other stationary building equipment, and installs and troubleshoots electrical systems up to 480 volts. The Mechanical Maintenance Worker is distinguished from the Mechanical Maintenance Foreman/Forewoman in that the latter is a supervisory position responsible for supervising Mechanical Maintenance Workers and Utility Workers in the maintenance and repair of the mechanical equipment found in City buildings.

Additional Information: 

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume 2) Upload HVAC/Refrigerant certification and 3) Answer all supplemental questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES.

The annual salary range for this position is $104,936.40 - $133,560.72. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. 

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education Requirements: 

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED

Minimum Experience Requirements: 

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance, operation, installation and troubleshooting of diesel and gas engines, centralized heating, ventilation, emergency generators and air conditioning units, related mechanical equipment and electrical systems (up to 480 volts) found in heavy duty machinery or large buildings, such as manufacturing plants, office buildings, or public buildings.

Acceptable Substitution: 

None. 

License/Certifications: 

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
• California State issued Forklift Certification by the end of the probationary period.
• HVAC/Refrigerant certification required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

Experience with building management systems, such as Direct Digital Control (DDC), Variable Air Volume (VAV), and other related electrical control systems is desirable.

Other Requirements:  

• May be required to work odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and in emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess the ability to differentiate primary colors.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. 

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov. 

THE POSITION

The City is currently seeking General Maintenance Workers. This temporary position works with the City’s maintenance staff to perform: unskilled labor in the parks and landscape medians, street and sidewalk maintenance, street sign maintenance, and fleet building maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to: raking, emptying trash cans and litter removal, irrigation repair, weeding, edging, street sign maintenance and graffiti removal. Work is closely supervised; work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to frequent review. 

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in landscaping, street and sidewalk maintenance, and building maintenance, as well as safety practices and precautions to be used in work.
• Skill in operating hand and power tool equipment such as rakes, pick and shovel, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and to follow oral and written instructions. Intermittently, sit while studying or listening to training; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing maintenance, repair, or installation tasks; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry heavy weights up to 90 lbs.; work in conditions of various outdoor exposure.
• Capable of working independently.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Driving a city truck is required for the position and the applicant must have an acceptable driving record, subject to California DMV pull records.
• Ability to work Saturday and/or Sunday shifts.  Hours are 7AM-4:30PM and may fluctuate due to operational needs.

• The online application must be fully completed.

• A resume that lists your employment history, skills and qualifications may be included with the application. If a resume is submitted, please do not refer to the resume in lieu of fully completing the application.

• The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview and/or skills testing with the City.

• Prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete fingerprinting and a background investigation. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the candidate will be required to complete a City-paid pre-employment medical examination, which includes testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol. Applicants must be successful in all phases of the selection process to be considered for the position.