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Temporary Maintenance Worker – Parks & Roadsides 

Salary: $20.00/hour

DEFINITION 

Perform a variety of general maintenance services for parks and roadsides and other areas as assigned within the Town.   

• This is a part-time temporary, non-benefitted position. 
• Flexible schedule up to 29 hours per week, which may include weekend work; not to exceed 950 hours per calendar year. 
• The schedule for this position would be Monday-Thursday. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

General supervision is received from the Maintenance Supervisor. May exercise supervision of Work Alternative Program participants as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 

Essential duties are inclusive of, but not limited to the following:  

• Clean up trash in and around Town-maintained park and roadside areas. 
• Operate a variety of equipment, including: half ton and three-quarter ton trucks, Cushman and golf cart (or similar) vehicles, blowers and other two-cycle equipment, and hand tools (i.e., shovel, rake, hoe, etc.). 
• Periodically groom sports fields and bocce ball courts with equipment and/or machinery provided. 
• Prepare baseball fields and bocce ball courts for league play. 
• Assist Maintenance Services personnel on assigned projects.  

• Perform duties within OSHA standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, and terminology. 

• The use, purposes and maintenance of hand tools; and the operation of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment in performing duties. 

Ability to: 

• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Ability to work both in a supervised and unsupervised environment. 
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time; and operate under tight deadlines. 
• Lift equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. 
• Work flexible hours. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education: 

Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade. Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred. 

Experience: 

Landscape and/or irrigation maintenance experience is desirable. 

LICENCE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S) 

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire and good driving record. 

The City of Newark is seeking an energetic and committed Assistant Engineer, Assistant Civil Engineer, or Associate Civil Engineer to perform professional civil engineering work related to the planning, review, design, construction, inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects. This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Engineer level depending on experience of the individual and possession of the required licenses and certifications. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Examples of duties specific to the current Assistant Engineer, Assistant Civil Engineer and Associate Civil Engineer vacancy are as follows:

• Review encroachment permit and other permit applications.
• Coordinate projects and activities with other City departments, divisions, developers, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and property owners.
• Design and prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects, solicit and review bids, and make recommendations for project award and acceptance.
• Provide project management for public works construction and maintenance projects.
• Perform or oversee project administration and inspection.
• Plan and perform surveying and construction inspection work.
• Conduct basic traffic engineering studies and investigations; assist in traffic signal and pavement marking design and evaluate transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of grant applications, reports on construction, maintenance, transportation, and general public works issues.
• Administer special projects and programs involving hydrology, hydraulics, storm water quality, public utilities, pavement management system, or other activities that affect public works.
• Prepare, forecast, develop and monitor division and capital improvement project budgets; identify potential funding alternatives and recommend program planning criteria and priorities for inclusion in the budget planning process.
• Respond to public and other inquiries orally and in writing; attend and represent the City in public meetings, and make presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, and other legislative and advisory bodies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

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:

Assistant Engineer / Assistant Civil Engineer

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
• Two (2) years of Civil engineering experience.
• Possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate (Assistant Engineer ONLY)
• Possession of a valid Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (Assistant Civil Engineer ONLY)
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

Associate Civil Engineer

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. 
• Three (3) years of civil engineering experience, including one year of lead responsibility. 
• Registered as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

Help Build the Infrastructure That Keeps a Community Moving

As a Public Works Inspector, you’ll spend your days in the field ensuring that streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other infrastructure are built safely, correctly, and to the highest standards – work residents experience every time they drive, walk, or bike through town. It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, real‑time problem‑solving, and collaborating with contractors, engineers, and the public, and you’ll be part of a team that values service, teamwork, and delivering projects that make a visible difference.

Lafayette blends a welcoming small‑town feel with easy access to the Bay Area’s transportation network, cultural amenities, and recreation. With BART service at the Lafayette Station and quick connections via Highway 24, commuting is simple. Working for the City of Lafayette means enjoying a balanced, high‑quality lifestyle in a community that values thoughtful growth, open space, and public engagement.

What You'll Do

This position offers a mix of fieldwork, technical review, and public interaction. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, thrives in active construction environments, and takes pride in ensuring high quality public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect public works and capital projects – including streets, storm drains, sidewalks, grading, and related infrastructure – for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards
• Review construction plans, specifications, and permit applications
• Administer encroachment and transportation permits from issuance through closeout
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain project documentation, including support for payments and change orders
• Guide contractors on proper construction methods, materials, and standards
• Oversee field testing for soils, asphalt, and concrete
• Perform survey work and assist with traffic engineering studies
• Investigate resident concerns and coordinate solutions with contractors and City staff
• Serve as a liaison among the City, contractors, utilities, businesses, and property owners
• Support interns and assist with training related to permit processing
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as traffic signal timing adjustments

Who We're Looking For

The City is looking for someone with strong construction knowledge, good judgment, and a commitment to public service. Success in this role comes from being detail‑oriented, confident in the field, and able to communicate clearly with contractors, residents, and colleagues.

Build Your Career. Serve Your Community. Grow with Lafayette.

If you’re looking for a place where your Public Works Inspection skills will be put to work — and where your contributions truly matter — the City of Lafayette is ready to welcome you.

If you're ready to join our Team as our next Public Works Inspector, submit your resume and optional cover letter and apply today!

The City of Newark is seeking an Urban Forest Supervisor for the Public Works Department. The Urban Forest Supervisor leads the City’s forestry and landscape maintenance programs. This role blends strategic planning, technical expertise in tree health, and hands-on project management to ensure a safe and well-maintained urban environment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Participates in the preparation of the operating budget for the landscape and tree program; participates in the forecasting of additional funds needed for materials and supplies and gathers cost estimates as directed. 
• Provides skilled and technical direction on care, maintenance, disease prevention, and removal of trees; plans inspection and maintenance of all trees in appropriate cycles; assigns priorities and special projects as needed.  
• Inspects work sites before, during and after completion of work to assure that required work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner; inspects work sites, equipment and tools for compliance with safety standards; and inspects and approves work done by outside contractors. 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in landscape and tree maintenance, including two (2) years of lead responsibility or other qualifying higher level public works maintenance experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Possession of certificate as a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment. 

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, we are seeking professional, passionate, and energetic individuals who can successfully manage a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a classroom environment.  The Holly Preschool program strives to create an environment inspiring each child’s individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative/dramatic play, cooking, circle and story time, fine and gross motor skill building, and phonics awareness. This is a classroom position, not an administrative/office position. 

The General Maintenance Worker plays a vital role in keeping our communities and centers clean, safe, and visually appealing. This position focuses on a specific set of tasks tailored to meet the needs of the Recreation & Community Services Department, differing from the broader responsibilities of a full General Maintenance Worker under the Public Works Department. The Recreation Coordinator or Recreation and Community Services Supervisor is the key point of contact for this position, providing general direction and/or supervision.

1. Field Preparation: Assist with basic field preparation for baseball and softball, including tasks like dragging the infield play area, marking chalk lines, and other essential setup activities.
    
2. Groundskeeping: Support keeping the exterior areas of community centers clean and presentable by removing trash and maintaining general tidiness. Assist with watering and care of indoor plants within recreation centers as needed.
    
3. Facility Cleaning: Perform light janitorial duties, including cleaning restrooms, fitness centers, and lobbies.
    
4. Events & Equipment Support: Assist with event setup and teardown once events are completed. Maintain special event equipment, furniture and supplies and promptly report any damaged or broken items to a supervisor for replacement.

The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with the public and have a genuine interest in coaching and serving as positive role models in their community. This role involves teaching the fundamentals of various sports, as well as coaching, refereeing, and scorekeeping for both youth and adult sports programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coach and referee youth & adult sports programs to maintain standards of play and ensure the safety of all participants.

• Teach and explain the rules and regulations of basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc.

• Confer with other coaches/referees, players and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.

• Score keep or referee games as assigned.

• Maintain the gymnasium area including equipment and facility.

• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Procurement and Administrative Services Manager
(Salary Range 45: $155,715- $189,267 per year)
This is an exempt, at-will position.
Please see website for benefits information.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-orientated professional to serve as the Procurement and Administrative Services Manager. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.

AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with procurement and contract administration experience in the government sector as well as a wide range of analytical and management skills, who can develop and implement policies and procedures for a variety of projects and programs within assigned departments, including budget administration, management analysis, technical support, and program evaluation. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward. The position is expected to supervise 1 -3 staff members over time.

This position will report to the Director or Assistant Director of Administration and Services.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Your resume and supplemental questions must be in pdf format and uploaded into the employment application form.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applications received by March 26, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline.

Director of Administration and Services (Salary Range 56: $203,582- $247,451 per year)

Applicants will also be considered for: Assistant Director of Administration and Services*
(Salary Range 46: $159,503 – $193,893)

AHA intends to hire one of the two roles. This is an exempt, at-will position.

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking an exceptional, process-orientated professional to serve as the Director of Administration and Services. This is a fast-paced agency that seeks to meet the mission through a high level of accountability and transparency.

AHA is particularly interested in applications from candidates with a strong track record in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities relevant to the job responsibilities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, housing policy and programs, Housing Authority functions and activities, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The successful candidate will also be team-oriented with the ability to coordinate and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to move activities and projects forward.

Due to the diverse and public facing nature of the responsibilities in this department, candidates must have excellent planning, tracking and project management skills and be customer-oriented in their approach. Significant relevant supervisory experience is required. The department is currently budgeted for 10 staff.

The Director level position will report to Executive Director or other Director. The Director of Administration and Services provides assistance to the Executive Director and the Authority in a variety of regulatory, analytical, and supervisory capacities.

*Note: Candidates may also be considered at the Assistant Director of Administration and Services level, depending on experience and qualification. Only candidates with significant, relevant experience and supervision experience will be considered for the Director of Administration and Services level.

To be considered for this career opportunity, you must submit:

1. Housing Authority Employment Application
2. Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
3. Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)

Your resume and supplemental questions must be in pdf format and uploaded into the employment application form.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those received by March 26, at 5:00 pm PST will be included in the first review. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline.

The Senior Building Inspector conducts routine and complex inspections of buildings and structures at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair to verify compliance with approved plans and applicable building, accessibility, fire, electrical, energy, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, and sign codes. This position also performs plan checks of construction documents, prepares inspection reports, and issues corrective actions when necessary, while maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations on all job sites.

Under general supervision, the Senior Building Inspector provides technical assistance to the public, responds to inquiries regarding the construction process, and works collaboratively with other City departments. In addition, this role oversees inspection assignments, supervises and trains building inspectors, serves as the primary staff contact for building inspection complaints and dispute resolution, and performs related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training - Sr. Building Inspector 

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible and recent work experience in building inspection and/or construction. Public sector and lead or supervisory experience is preferred.

License and Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment. 
• Possession of valid Combination Residential Inspector OR Combination Commercial Inspector, AND Plans Examiner certification from an approved agency. 

Special Requirements:

Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction projects. While performing the outdoor duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts around high- voltage energized electrical equipment, climbs scaffolding and ladders, works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and /or humid conditions.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walls; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Applicants are encouraged to review the class specification for the essential duties, and knowledge and abilities required for the position.