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Applications will be accepted until Monday, December 16, 2019 .

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY APPLICATION.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing, installing, maintaining, dismantling, and overhauling of mechanical and electrical equipment, performs maintenance of plant grounds and buildings, and does related work as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and auxiliary equipment; levels and aligns equipment to prevent vibration; installs and connects instruments, gauges, tubing, pipes, instrument panels, switches and valves; dismantles pumps, motors, and generators and inspects for broken or worn parts, and makes appropriate adjustments, replacements and repairs; keeps records of repairs and maintenance services performed; maintains plant grounds and buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The installation, operation and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment; mechanical ability and skill in the use of tools and materials involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, use of hand tools and power equipment; basic addition and subtraction.

Ability to: Read, understand and work from blueprints, diagrams and installation sketches; diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects; understand and follow written and oral directions; prepare reports and keep accurate records; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements: Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record). 

THE POSITION 
San Mateo County Parks system consists of 22 parks, historic sites, and regional trails. The properties have a wide variety of habitats, species, and visitor use.

The Natural Resource Management Program is focused on protecting and enhancing all natural resources within the park system. This includes habitat restoration, vegetation and invasive species management, native and invasive species mapping, wildlife monitoring, and volunteer stewardship activities.

The intern would report to Coyote Point Recreation Area or Redwood City, but will need to report to other park locations for a variety of events and work activities.

NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Examples Of Duties: 
A Natural Resource Management Intern would be responsible for:

• Assisting with and co-leading volunteer habitat restoration stewardship activities and events, including event set-up and clean-up.
• Establishing and identifying new locations for future volunteer sites, including landscape reconnaissance, rare native plant and weed mapping, and weed management using manual, mechanical, and chemical control methods.
• Conducting other high-priority habitat enhancement and data collection activities throughout the park system, including the implementation of revegetation and weed suppression experiments and wildlife monitoring.
• Coordination with other Natural Resource Management, Volunteer Coordinator, and Interpretive staff.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn new skills, ability to follow directions, a good attitude, effective communication skills, ability to work in a team, strong organization skills, and a high attention to detail when conducting field tasks and recording and entering data. The candidate will have the ability to work full days outdoors in all weather conditions and variable terrain. Exposure to inclement weather, poison oak, and insects is anticipated. This position requires driving to different park locations, pulling a trailer, using County Radios, and manual labor including handling power-driven tools. This position will also involve herbicide application under the supervision of a licensed applicator.

This is a full-time position that will require the Natural Resource Management Intern to work the following hours:
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current students with at least one year of college level education in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Biological Sciences, or related fields. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.
• 1-2 years’ experience in related work in lieu of education will be considered.
• General knowledge of plants, and ability to learn and identify plant species
• Interest and enthusiasm for the environment.
• CPR/First Aid certified (may be able to attend parks training).
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 
*Please note that there are no housing facilities for interns. You are responsible for your own housing and meals.

How to apply:
Please submit an online application with a copy of your resume and cover letter attached to the application.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. 

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Contact
For questions about this internship, please contact Hannah Ormshaw at hormshaw@smcgov.org. For questions/comments/issues relating to the application process and material submissions, please contact Chaten Berry at cberry@smcgov.org.

At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Natural Resource Aide (Miscellaneous hourly) with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefitted, temporary part-time position- approximately 2 year duration. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  UNTIL FILLED OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Position Description

Through a grant funded by San Mateo County’s Measure K for the Sign Hill Habitat Restoration Project, this entry-level classification will perform maintenance and labor tasks in support of habitat management and restoration activities. Work may be performed independently or as a member of a crew. Depending upon assignment, work is performed under close to general supervision. Work is reviewed while in progress and by the results achieved. Incumbents may provide limited work direction to temporary or volunteer workers.

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City of San Mateo

Department of Parks & Recreation

A POSITION IS OPEN FOR:

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I

This is a temporary part-time position:  Approximately 20-40 hours per week depending on the needs of the department.

Position:         Per Diem Maintenance Assistant I

Salary:             $18.76 – $21.42 hourly (depending on experience)

Job Type:        Part time (20-40 hours per week)

Location:        Park Yard

                        2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hours:             Variable days, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Application:    Application process is open until filled

THE POSITION: Under close supervision, perform unskilled manual and semi-skilled manual park maintenance work, and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage cans
• Removing weeds and trash from parks
• Assist in mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, and seeding
• Support to irrigation or watering functions
• Trenching

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent should have the ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written directions, maintain cooperative work relationships, and operate various park maintenance equipment. Individuals must possess a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record (recent DMV printout required). This is seasonal work which will include weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the department.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an online City of San Mateo employment application at www.CalOpps.org.

Or submit an official City of San Mateo Employment Application to City of San Mateo Park Yard, 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403.

Applications are available at City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo and the City of San Mateo Park Yard, 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo.

All applications will be reviewed in detail and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. The most successful applicants will be hired pending all necessary paperwork, DMV, and work history check. On the first day of employment individuals will be required to provide documentation for proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Parks Division at (650) 522-7420 or email parks@cityofsanmateo.org

The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, national origin, race, color, political affiliation, or disability.

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 The City of San Bruno is currently recruiting for

Parks Maintenance Assistant

(Part Time 28 hours per week)

$17.50-$21.27 per hour

Application Deadline: Continuous

Under immediate supervision, part-time maintenance assistants performs unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the maintenance of parks and landscapes, trees, medians, facilities, streets, storm drains, water, electrical and other related duties as assigned.

This is a part-time, seasonal position with the Parks Maintenance Division and provides assistance to either the Parks and or Facilities Maintenance. It is distinguished from the Parks or Streets Maintenance Worker I positions as there are no special license requirements and it is not a flexibly staffed position.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the maintenance tasks associated with the care of grounds, landscaping, trees, facilities, parking areas, streets, water, storm drains and electrical utilities.
• Cleans and removes debris and litter from parks, restrooms, landscapes, facilities, parking lots, streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, drainage ditches, sidewalks, and street construction sites by shoveling, raking, sweeping, and picking up debris.
• Operates vehicles, equipment and power tools necessary to complete maintenance for the above assigned areas. If properly licensed may drive large two axle trucks as directed.
• Assists in digging holes and trenching for irrigation repairs and installation.
• Assist in loading, transporting, and unloading equipment, materials, debris, and other heavy objects related to maintenance.
• Sets up traffic control including signs and barricades, and directs traffic or acts as flag person to direct traffic around work sites.
• Helps repair and maintain fences, playground equipment, gates, doors, roofs, walks and walkways, sidewalks and gutters using hammer, saws, paint brushes and appropriate hand tools, spade, pick, hoe, shovels, tamper and jack hammer as directed.
• Assists with custodial duties throughout city facilities as needed. Duties may include restroom cleaning, emptying garbage, recycle, and compost receptacles, setting up for special events, mopping, vacuuming, floor finishing, window cleaning, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of functions, characteristics and proper use and care of common hand tools and safe work practices.

Ability to be trained in the use of supplies, tools and equipment used in in the work areas as described above in a variety of weather conditions; basic skills in following simple oral and written instructions; skills in performing manual work, lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other persons.

Applicants should have the ability to read, write and carry out oral and written directions, maintain cooperative work relationships and work outdoors. The applicants must posses a valid California Drivers License and have a good driving record (recent DMV printout required).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants may apply by submitting an application on calopps.org. After an initial screening, applicants that best fit the needs of the Department will be invited to an oral interview. Final candidates will be required to undergo a background check, fingerprinting, and a pre-employment physical exam prior to appointment.

Application Deadline: Continuous

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

This position is a temporary part-time opportunity that offers no benefits.  However, in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, the City of San Bruno recognizes that employees will need time off from work from time to time to address the medical needs of themselves or family members covered under the law.  All temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees, who on or after July 1, 2015, work in California for 30 or more days within a year from the commencement of employment are entitled to paid sick leave for prescribed purposes.  Employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment.   Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment.

The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division.  Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water.  Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools.  Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions.