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Description
The City of Newark is looking for General Laborer to be an integral member of the Maintenance Division within the Public Works Department. Under supervision the incumbent will perform tasks to include general cleaning and maintenance of city parks to include planting of trees, shrubs, pruning, fertilizing and watering, mowing and edging turf areas, as well as trash removal from parks, roadways, and medians. This active laborer will remove graffiti, install signage, and assist in the cleaning of storm drains.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- No experience is required; some landscaping, general maintenance, or construction experience is preferred.
License:
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required.
Ideal Candidate
Do you enjoy working in an outdoor setting and being part of a team that maintains city parks, roadway, and outdoor facilities? Are you excited about the possibility of every day being different? The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, responsible, and detailed-oriented. The ideal candidate will have some experience in landscape maintenance, general maintenance, and construction; will have the ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, be able to understand and communicate verbal and written instructions and thrive in a small organization that values superior customer service.
The ideal candidate will exemplify the City’s PRIDE values—Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement—in their leadership and professional responsibilities. They will deliver outstanding Personal Service in a courteous and professional manner. Their Resourcefulness will be evident in their ability to manage complex projects. With a focus on Innovation, they will drive improvements in project delivery and engineering practices. They will embrace Diversity by fostering inclusivity and respect in all interactions with staff, contractors, and the community. Through active Engagement, they will build strong partnerships, mentor team members, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
Benefits
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
- Employee only: $1,026
- Employee + 1 dependent: $2,049
- Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,706
If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.
- Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
- Vacation Accrual: 6.667 to 16.667 hours per month depending upon years of service.
- Sick Leave: Up to 8 hours per month.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
- Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 life policy.
- Educational Reimbursement: Up to $4,000 per employee per fiscal year.
- Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
- Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
- Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members living in the same household may use the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center free of charge. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members receive resident rates for class registration and facility rentals.
You may review the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees (NAME) MOU on our website for additional details.
The 2026 Employee Benefits Guide
Special Instructions
An completed application and resume must be submitted through CalOpps by June 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview scheduled for the June 25, 2026. The department interview will be scheduled at a later date. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a basic physical exam.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@newarkca.gov for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.
The City of Newark is a Certified Age Friendly Employer recognized by the Age Friendly Institute.