Maintenance Aide (Part Time)

El Dorado Hills Community Services District•El Dorado, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Aide performs entry-level maintenance, repair, and custodial duties in support of the District’s parks, grounds, buildings, and facilities. Under immediate supervision, the role helps keep facilities and equipment safe for public and staff use. Work is generally supervised while underway and follows established procedures; exceptions or changes are explained as they arise. The position maintains and cleans parks, restrooms, buildings, and grounds; performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance; operates vehicles and hand and power equipment; and prepares facilities for public use, programs, rentals, and special events. It also monitors facility use, assists the public, reports safety concerns, and maintains records related to assigned activities. The schedule is Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Applications are reviewed continuously.

Requirements

Education and experience may be met by any combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to read and write at a level required by the job.
Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair principles, practices, tools, and materials for park fields, grounds, landscapes, and facilities.
Knowledge of operating and performing minor maintenance on relevant hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and safe use of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices, customer service, record keeping, professional English grammar and writing conventions, and relevant modern office procedures and software.
Ability to perform parks and facilities maintenance and repair tasks and monitor activities for compliance with District rules and regulations.
Ability to operate equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, high-pressure washers, vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors, buffers, mops, and brooms.
Ability to clean and care for assigned areas and equipment and perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs.
Ability to operate hand and power tools competently and safely.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Strong customer service skills and ability to observe and follow safety principles.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, follow written and oral directions, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships.
Previous experience performing unskilled maintenance duties is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing unskilled maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments on equipment, appliances, facilities, and buildings; identify larger maintenance needs and report them to a supervisor.
Stock maintenance materials and supplies as needed.
Inspect, clean, and maintain parks, facilities, and restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, washing windows, and restocking restrooms.
Open parks and restrooms; pick up trash; rake leaves; clear debris from walkways and fields; remove graffiti; and power wash surfaces.
Operate vehicles and power-driven equipment, including power washers, mowers, blowers, and weed eaters.
Maintain grounds by planting, trimming, and weeding shrubs, trees, and flowers.
Assist with District-sponsored functions as assigned by a supervisor.
Prepare facilities and amenities for patrons and special events; monitor facility use; and open, close, and secure buildings for activities, programs, and rental events.
Promote public and staff safety by inspecting, patrolling, monitoring, and instructing on the safe use of facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintain a safe, clean, and tidy environment; and report unsafe conditions or illegal activities.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment, including setting up and taking down items for special events and meetings.
Ensure facilities comply with applicable District rules and regulations.
Interact with children and parents and address questions or concerns related to assigned programs and rentals.
Maintain logs, records, and files related to assigned activities.
Respond to public questions and concerns, provide appropriate information, and resolve public service complaints.
Build positive working relationships with community organizations, government agencies, associations, District management and staff, and the public.
Perform related duties as required.