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Applications are being accepted for the position of Economic Development Specialist with the City of South San Francisco in the Economic and Community Development Department. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026 AT 5:00 PM, OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The Department

The Department of Economic and Community Development includes four dynamic divisions that together are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic conditions of the South San Francisco community.

The goal of the Economic Development Division is to market the City’s many economic advantages in order to enhance the competitiveness of our local economy and to maintain a strong and diverse revenue and job base on the Peninsula. The Economic Development Division seeks to develop a viable urban community by:

• supporting the growth of local businesses and local industries; and
• expanding economic mobility opportunities for the community.

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for preserving outdoor recreation and open space? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is recruiting for a Maintenance, Construction, and Resource Supervisor to plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of staff involved in the construction, modification, maintenance, restoration, and repair of District lands and facilities throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.

About Midpen: Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.

About the Position: The Maintenance, Construction, and Resource Supervisor supervises the staff responsible for carrying out capital improvement projects, managing natural resources, and performing general preserve maintenance. The ideal candidate will plan, prioritize, and oversee construction and maintenance work; communicate effectively and collaborate with other departments to complete project requirements; coordinate with consultant teams; work with local and regulatory jurisdictional agencies to meet permitting requirements; evaluate employee performance; and ensure all safety procedures are followed. The position works under the general direction of the Capital Projects Manager or Area Manager and provides direct and general supervision to technical and maintenance staff. For additional information about the Maintenance, Construction, and Resource Supervisor duties, see the Job Description on the District website.

Assigned Location: Midpen has one vacancy for the position of Maintenance Supervisor. This is the Capital Projects Maintenance Supervisor and reports to the Capital Projects Field Manager. The start date for this position is early March 2026.  The reporting location is the Foothills Field Office - Cupertino (Address: 501 Rancho San Antonio Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014).  Current work schedule is on site Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., recurring 9/80 Monday day off.

In addition to filling this position, we intend to create a pool of highly qualified candidates to fill future opportunities at Midpen for the position of Maintenance Supervisor, and other assigned work locations may be at any of these other offices:

• South Area Office (SAO) – Campbell (Address: 240 Cristich Lane, Campbell, CA 95008)
• Skyline Field Office (SFO) – La Honda (Address: 21150 Skyline Blvd., La Honda, CA 94020) MAP
• Coastal Area Outpost (CAO) – La Honda (Address: 5710 La Honda Road, San Gregorio, CA  94074)

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment and contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team of bright, energetic, and motivated professionals with a passion for the outdoors, trails, and preserving open space
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Working Conditions: Work is a combination of office work and outdoor setting within the District’s open space lands with exposure to inclement weather conditions. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must wear prescribed District uniform and adhere to strict safety procedures and work habits. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds and must possess the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with the use of proper equipment.

Midpen reserves the right to limit or deny off-duty employment or business ownership which creates a conflict of interest or an incompatibility with District employment. Additional information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Section 4.13 Off-Duty Employment and Business .  

Education and Experience:  We realize your time is valuable, so please apply only if you have at least the required minimum qualifications outlined here: any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in park maintenance, resource management, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in construction and maintenance of and/or management of natural resources in a park, open space, and/or related facilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Professional Rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Responder or equivalent certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, the level of certification in the Incident Command System courses as specified under the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a District approved Fire Suppression Training certification.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Qualified Applicator’s certificate.
• Depending on assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate and Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
• Possession of a valid California Class A or Class B Driver License desirable but not required.

Additional Information:   Employment offers are conditional upon the results of a fingerprint background check and a pre-employment physical.  Additionally, candidates with a commercial license will be required to pass a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.  Midpen employees with an active commercial driver’s license who perform safety sensitive duties are subject to quarterly random DOT drug and alcohol testing. 

Ready to apply?  Great!  We welcome your application online at CalOpps.org. 

(To avoid missing important email communication about this recruitment, we suggest adding mpropenspace@calopps.org to your contacts or list of safe senders.)

Application deadline is Sunday, January 11, 2026.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

The following application items are required to be considered*:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete CalOpps employment applications, or applications without the required application items listed here, will not be considered for the position.

Recruitment Timeline: we are unable to accommodate individual schedules:

First Interview (virtual): Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Candidates will be scheduled on one of the two days)

Second Interview/Written Exercise (in-person): Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at(650) 691-1200 or via email at hr@openspace.org.

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

Join the City of San Bruno Community Services Department, Parks Division as a Parks Maintenance Technician I/II (Tree Maintenance Technician I/II)

The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality programs, services, and spaces to benefit the health and well-being of the community. Within Community Services, the Parks Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of all City’s outdoor recreation sites, including 20 parks covering 68 acres, 6 baseball fields, 128 acres of open space, all City owned facilities, over 7 miles of medians, and one dog park.   

Under the supervision of the Parks Field Supervisor, the Parks Maintenance Technician
performs semi-skilled, skilled and administrative work within Parks Division in areas such as general carpentry, electrical or plumbing repair, irrigation system installation, tree trimming, tree removal, root removal, the planting and care of new trees, and the care and maintenance of all related equipment. 

CORE DUTIES 

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all designated mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.  

• Inspects, diagnoses, and performs major and minor repair work on motors, hydraulic equipment, compressors, controls, valves and related equipment.  

• Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air- driven tools. Tests, troubleshoots, services and repairs mechanical equipment.  

• Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.  

• Fabricates and modifies parts and equipment as necessary. 

• Evaluates status of mechanical equipment, and performs or schedules needed repairs. Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.  

• Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for equipment.  

• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment. 

• Operates aerial lift truck, brush chippers, stump grinders and chainsaws and related hydraulic pruning equipment.  

• Identifies tree pests, disease and structural weakness, removes diseased, dead or excess limbs, branches or trees.  

• As required, trims trees from the ground and with the use of aerial lift devices, picks up trimmings or wood and loads into truck, debris box or brush chipper for disposal.  

• Climbs and trims trees using ropes and saddle or other equipment.  

• Sets up rigging, slings and lines for lowering cut limbs and branches. Plants, stakes and installs new trees. 

• Performs lamp replacement on sports field lighting fixtures. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Parks Maintenance Technician I Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with possession of technical training in a specialized field of maintenance. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible repair and maintenance experience. Parks Maintenance Technician II Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with possession of technical training in a specialized field of maintenance. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible repair and maintenance experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  

Possession of a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, or ability to successfully obtain prior to completion of probationary period; and Specialized certifications for functional work areas required:  

When assigned as a Tree Maintenance Technician I/II:  

Utility Line Clearance Certification, or ability to successfully obtain prior to completion of probationary period.  

Tree Worker Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, or ability to successfully obtain prior to completion of probationary period (Tree Technician II only).  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED  

Motorized vehicles such as pick-up, utility van, aerial and/or dump trucks; traffic control devices; mobile or portable radio; telephone; personal computer; hand tools; power tools; ropes, pulleys, winches; safety apparatus.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Requires the maintenance of physical conditioning necessary to operate motorized equipment and vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently
is required to stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.  

The employee may be required to free climb in tall trees or to perform work in underground trenches. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work either indoors or in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to work night, early morning, or weekend hours, depending on workload factors, in addition to normally scheduled work hours.  

Employee is subject to call back after hours, weekend assignment and to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis, seven days per week in addition to normally scheduled work hours.  

The noise level in the work environment can range from moderately quiet to loud. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Applications must be submitted online at the City’s BambooHR page. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on January 2, 2026. If you are interested in applying, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the January 2, 2026 deadline.

The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system that is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.  

What happens next? 

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable. 

• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing. 

• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.  

The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Starting income ranging from $6,558.96 to $9,240.08 per month based on skills and years of experience, with incremental pay increases.
• Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan & 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 3% City match
• Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training & Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training, and professional advancement opportunities
• Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, sick and administrative leaves

Administers the City’s affordable housing programs including homebuyer loans, project funding assistance, housing monitoring, housing portfolio, and inclusionary housing; implements the City’s CDBG and Continuum of Care programs and other federal and state grants; serves as the City’s representative for the Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action and represents the City at other homeless-related meetings; serves as staff to the City’s Manufactured Home Fair Practices Commission; and performs a variety of highly specialized administrative work. Working closely with Community Development Department staff on the development and implementation of the City’s Housing Element, including annual reporting and related policies, as well as implementation of State housing laws at the local level.  The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Attributes of the Ideal Candidate include the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, explain complex subjects through verbal and written communications, work collaboratively with colleagues and outside agencies on the best approaches to address challenges and initiatives, recognize gaps in one’s knowledge and be willing to find the information and resources to bridge those gaps, and manage expectations of individuals and agencies that seek assistance and funding from the City of Woodland.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Explains, interprets and analyzes affordable housing policies and regulations for the public. Implements and interprets the local, state and federal legislation on inclusionary housing policies. Provides information to housing developers regarding compliance with regulatory agreements for residential projects.   Negotiates complex agreements and policies related to affordable housing, effectively soliciting the input of developers, affordable housing advocates, and other stakeholders. Manage housing consultant contracts. Reviews proformas and financial assistance options. Evaluates requests for loans and grant financing and bond issuances for projects leading to funding recommendations. Coordinates and facilitates the development of affordable subsidized and inclusionary housing in the Spring Lake Specific Plan area, as well as infill sites throughout the City. Manages and monitors affordable housing program (all inclusionary units) for rental and for sale properties. Administers the City’s Community Development Block Grant and Continuum of Care programs including funded activities. Prepares state and federal grant applications and assists in locating alternative funding sources for community development activities and completes all related reporting. Administers projects and programs funded by the State HOME Program and other federal and state funding sources, including contract management and long-term compliance monitoring.  Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that Employee must be present to work to complete assigned tasks. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Researches and analyzes technical and statistical data to implement goals, objectives and policies of the Housing Element and makes recommendations to improve program activities. Prepares and presents staff reports to a variety of audiences. Coordinates with the Finance Department in preparation and administration of the Housing Program budget and maintenance of affordable housing program portfolio. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Housing Analyst I and II

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in community development, planning, public administration, business administration, economics or related field. 

Experience:
Housing Analyst I

One (1) year of responsible work experience in housing, community development, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Housing Analyst II

Two (2) years of professional work experience in housing, community development, public administration, or a related field.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025 (or first 25 qualified applications). Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.  

Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.  

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 12, 2026.

CURRENT SALARY *

Housing Analyst I
$6,558.96 - $8,745.45 /monthly
$3,027.21 - $3,863.55 /bi-weekly

Housing Analyst II
$7,239.85 - $9,240.08 /monthly
$3,341.46 - $4,264.65 /bi-weekly

BENEFITS *

Retirement:                           
CalPERS Retirement system (2% @ 60 Formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 Formula for new CalPERS members).  The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:                    
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth).  City will match up to 3% of employee’s base salary

Medical:                                 
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs.  City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance

Maximum Family Allowance for 2026: $2,195.79 per month

Dental/Vision:                       
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Insurance

STD/LTD:                              
City paid wage protection for short- and long-term disabilities

Life Insurance:                      
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Voluntary Benefits:               
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD, and Critical Illness insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:                               
7 hours per month during first 3 years of service

Sick Leave:                           
8 hours per month

Administrative Leave:         
96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year

Holidays:                               
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Bilingual Pay:                        
$200 per month upon certification

Professional Growth Incentive:        
$625 per year for additional educational or professional activities

* Noted salary rates and benefits effective January 1, 2026.  See current MOU for more details.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.  The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AHA is seeking a collaborative and highly qualified candidate to serve as a Property Management Supervisor. This position will support AHA’s operations and programs through a variety of analytical, managerial, and technical assignment and will have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency committed to providing affordable housing in one of the nation’s most impacted regions.

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Rare entry-level opportunity in affordable housing development! Bring your passion for making a difference in this impactful role, supporting the real estate development team on the rehabilitation and construction of new affordable housing.

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The Park Assistant III (Class: 180) will perform a variety of skilled park maintenance work. Specific tasks vary with location and include regular maintenance of picnic grounds, restrooms, and developed areas, trash removal, trail maintenance, plant care including mowing and brush removal, irrigation repair, fence repairs, assembly and installation of site furnishings and signs, and delivery of materials and equipment to job sites.

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This is skills-based physical labor work, in all weather conditions, for a person at an entry level or intermediate level. The work performed will support MRCA’s operation of nature parks within greater Los Angeles and other MRCA efforts related to public access, open space conservation, habitat restoration, and urban park development.

Park Assistant III positions exist in the Routes, Construction and Developed Resources Divisions and specific duties may include but are not limited to:

Duties for the Developed Resources division also include repairs to utility infrastructure, building repairs, and skilled gardening, and assistance during special events.

Duties for the Construction division also include building renovation (carpentry, electrical, plumbing), utility infrastructure repairs, and new construction of park amenities and irrigation systems.

Depending on the division, the position may report to an Operations Manager, Deputy Division Chief or Division Chief. The position does not supervise other staff but may occasionally direct the work of volunteers, court crews, seasonal workers, volunteers, and youth crews. The employee may work independently or as part of a crew.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

• Maintain picnic grounds and parking areas, including regular trash removal and pickup and graffiti removal. Regular inspection of park sites to determine maintenance needs.
• Clean and restock restrooms. 
• Inspect irrigation systems and perform repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain landscape and natural areas to reduce fire hazards and perform weed control activities.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides in accordance with applicable laws and regulations under the supervision of the pesticide manager.
• Make repair to hiking trails, stream crossings, and equestrian trails.
• Operate light equipment such as mowers, edgers, brush cutters and power tools, and perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Install various park amenities including benches, signs, fencing, landscaping, irrigation, and trails.
• Inspect drinking fountains and perform repairs as needed.
• Participate in agency emergency response.
• Assist in preparing and cleaning up for events as needed.
• Maintain good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls and emails, and when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance.
• Maintain positive relationships with coworkers and the public at large.
• Perform related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet both indoors and outdoors;  frequently operate heavy equipment, hand tools, light equipment and power tools; constantly work in outdoor weather conditions; frequently move about work sites; communicate and exchange information; observe and document site conditions; transport equipment and tools between vehicles and work sites on a daily basis; and occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to access areas of work.

MINIMUM 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 essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance, plant care, facility/building maintenance or related field.

• Must have a valid California driver’s license in good standing with a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
• Pesticide Handler certification (or ability to complete within 6 months).
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to complete within 6 months).
• Forklift Operator / heavy equipment certification (or ability to complete within 6 months).

• Safe working practices, Cal-OSHA requirements.
• Automatic Irrigation systems.
• Pesticide and herbicide application.
• Proper tool care and storage.
• Basic proficiency in email and Office 365, or ability to learn.
• Regulatory requirements, or ability to learn.
• Bilingual skills in English and another locally common language, such as Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Chinese, Armenian, Yiddish, or Tagalog is highly desired.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Consistently follow procedures.
• Prioritize varying tasks and projects.
• Work in all weather conditions. Perform demanding labor on multiple consecutive days outdoors in hot weather.
• Revise work approach to address changed conditions.
• Complete projects and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn technical material.
• Work independently and with others.
• Complete the MRCA Wildland Fire Academy, if desired by the employee.
• Read maps and navigate through greater Los Angeles in both urban developed and undeveloped open space areas.

• Effective oral English language skills. Not required to be a native English speaker, but fluency in English will be required.
• Follow safety procedures and utilize/wear protective equipment as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.

This job announcement is not intended to, and does not, create an employment contract of any kind and does not create any express or implied contractual obligations. Employment at MRCA is at-will without exception. The employee and MRCA may terminate employment at any time with or without advance notice and with or without cause.

Any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

THE POSITIONS

Under direct supervision, the Public Service Assistant II will perform litter/trash pick-up, barbeque maintenance, leaf/debris pick-up, and miscellaneous park duties in Central Park and other community parks.  The Public Service Assistant II will also perform related duties as assigned.
 
WORK SCHEDULE

The positions work up to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and may be required to work a regular shift that includes evening and weekend hours. These temporary assignments are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Pick up and remove trash and litter from various City of Fremont parks
- Maintain park barbeques
- Leaf/debris cleanup
- Perform other related duties as assigned.