City of Santa Cruz, CA

Cleans public restrooms and replenishes supplies; empties trash containers; cleans floors, fixtures, performs minor repairs to fixtures, pressure washes garages, lots and restrooms as required; operates floor cleaning equipment; cleans elevators in parking garages.. Maintains parking garages and surface lots; empties waste receptacles, recycling containers, and disposes of trash; collects and disposes of garbage from parking areas; hand sweeps or operates parking lot sweeper truck, leaf vacuum and leaf blower in parking garages and parking lots; steam cleans garages and surface lots; washes off or paints over graffiti; repairs damaged wheel stops.. Performs minor repairs to irrigation system and irrigation controllers, clears sewer lines, and replaces valve parts.. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire.. Are you willing to work irregular shifts including very early morning shifts, late night shifts, weekends, and holidays and willing to work alone during irregular hours?

maintenance assistant

Salary : $3,862.00 - $5,436.00 Monthly Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA Job Type: Regular Part-Time Job Number: 24-083 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 04/11/2024 Closing Date: 4/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific The Position The current vacancy is for Parking Facility Maintenance Assistant in the Parking Division of the Public Works Department.This is a regular part-time position working 20 hours a week and receiving pro-rated benefits. There may be opportunity to work additional hours when shifts are available and dependent on operational need.The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Parking Facility Maintenance Assistant vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. Under supervision, the Parking Facility Maintenance Assistant cleans and maintains City parking lots and garages using hand and power tools and equipment; cleans and maintains public restrooms in parking garages; performs basic landscaping around parking lots; performs minor electrical, plumbing and equipment maintenance; identifies security concerns in parking lots and garages, such as public loitering and behavioral issues, and contacts law enforcement as appropriate; and, performs related duties as assigned. Recruitment #24-083Selection Timeline: (The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.) <ul><li>On Thursday, 04/25/24 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit:</li></ul><ol><li>Application - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online application process.<li>Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.</li></li></ol><ul><li>Week of 04/29 and 05/06/24: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment once all applications have been reviewed. <li>Week of 05/20 and/or 05/27/24: Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. </li></li></ul> Typical Duties (May include, but are not limited, those duties listed below.) <ul><li>Cleans public restrooms and replenishes supplies; empties trash containers; cleans floors, fixtures, performs minor repairs to fixtures, pressure washes garages, lots and restrooms as required; operates floor cleaning equipment; cleans elevators in parking garages.<li>Maintains parking garages and surface lots; empties waste receptacles, recycling containers, and disposes of trash; collects and disposes of garbage from parking areas; hand sweeps or operates parking lot sweeper truck, leaf vacuum and leaf blower in parking garages and parking lots; steam cleans garages and surface lots; washes off or paints over graffiti; repairs damaged wheel stops.<li>Maintains landscaped areas in lots and garages and neighboring alleyways; removes trash, weeds and debris; maintains landscape plantings.<li>Cleanup of bio-hazardous materials including human vomit, feces, urine, blood, syringes, and condoms.<li>Operates sidewalk cleaning equipment in the Central Business District. Cleans and services the sidewalk cleaning equipment.<li>Drives a refuse collection vehicle along routes on public streets while encountering heavy traffic and maneuvering in tight and confined spaces. Drives to the landfill site when the collection vehicle is full and unloads the vehicle. Cleans and maintains the collection vehicle.<li>Performs minor electrical repairs, such as repairing broken electrical outlets, light fixtures and light switches; repairs broken parking access gate arms; tests emergency lights and batteries; checks fire extinguishers and emergency lights; reports safety hazards and significant repairs as needed.<li>Responds tactfully to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information regarding garage operation and rules.<li>Controls access to assigned parking facilities by opening and closing them to the public; insures parking facilities are secure upon closing; walks and/or drives through parking lots and garages and identifies security concerns, such as public loitering and behavioral issues and contacts law enforcement as necessary; escorts garage attendants at the end of shift.<li>Maintains simple records, such as logs and timecards.<li> Performs minor repairs to irrigation system and irrigation controllers, clears sewer lines, and replaces valve parts.<li>May assist in initial training for new employees.<li>Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot and cold. The incumbent may use chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. May be exposed to biohazards and/or hazardous chemicals. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and equipment and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following: Education and Experience <ul><li>High school graduation or equivalent; and<li>Six months of manual labor experience.</li></li></ul> Knowledge: <ul><li>The proper use and care of common hand tools.</li></ul> Abilities:<ul><li>Safely perform manual labor which involves frequent bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying of weights up to 50 pounds.<li>Learn the operation of power tools and equipment and the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks.<li>Safely handle toxic and bio-hazardous materials.<li>Understand, apply and explain rules and procedures.<li>Organize assigned tasks and work independently and efficiently in the absence of immediate supervision.<li>Work effectively as a member of a crew.<li>Make sound decisions within established guidelines.<li>Complete and maintain simple records.<li>Follow oral and written instructions.<li>Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.<li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.<li>Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public.<li>Learn job tasks including the proper handling of materials, safety practices, and the use of safety equipment.<li>Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Licenses and Certificates <ul><li>Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license.</li></ul> OTHER REQUIREMENTS <ul><li>Willingness to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends & holidays.<li>Willingness to wear a uniform.<li>Willingness to work alone during irregular hours.</li></li></li></ul> DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in performing minor electrical repairs and/or general custodial tasks.</li></ul> Career Ladder •Parking Program Manager •Superintendent of Parking Services •Parking Services Supervisor •Service Field Crew Leader •Senior Parking Services Worker •Parking Control Maintenance Worker •Parking Facility Maintenance Assistant SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See for salary practices. UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union. APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. LEAVE Vacation - 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year. Sick - 12 days/year Holidays - up to 11 days/year Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents) Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period. Life - City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy. Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan. RETIREMENT All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Accident Protection Insurance Bilingual Pay if required by position Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance Direct Deposit Discount Bus Pass Program Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years) In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan) Shift Differential Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees. 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or tested equivalent? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license. <ul> <li>Yes, I have a valid California driver's license.</li> <li>I do not have a valid California driver's license. I understand that I will be required to obtain one prior to appointment as a condition of employment if selected for this position.</li> </ul> 03 Are you willing to work irregular shifts including very early morning shifts, late night shifts, weekends, and holidays and willing to work alone during irregular hours? (Note: A "No" response will eliminate your application from consideration.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 Please describe your manual labor experience, relating to jobs in your employment history and include the length of time for each experience. Any jobs described here must also be reflected in the work experience section of your application in order to receive credit. 05 This position requires a willingness to wear a uniform. (NOTE: A "no" response to this question will eliminate your application from consideration). I accept this requirement: <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 Desirable Qualification: Describe any experience you have performing minor electrical repairs and/or general custodial tasks. Be sure to relate to specific jobs in your employment history to receive credit for your answer. Required Question

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