Maintenance Aide

City of Chico, CA • Chico, CA

37d

About The Position

The Public Works-Operations and Maintenance Department is seeking three reliable individuals to work with our team at the entry-level position of Maintenance Aide for the Parks, Right-of-Way, and Trees divisions (1 position each). This is a trainee position in the maintenance series of classifications. After appropriate training and experience, the Maintenance Aide could reasonably expect to be promoted to Maintenance Worker unless a permanent Maintenance Aide position has been established. Under supervision, to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the routine operation of public facilities; to operate Type C power driven equipment; to perform related duties as required. Class Characteristics This is a trainee position in the maintenance series of classifications. After appropriate training and experience, the Maintenance Aide could reasonably expect to be promoted to Maintenance Worker unless a permanent Maintenance Aide position has been established. Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• Use, maintenance and application of basic hand tools; safe work practices.
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Maintain and establish cooperative working relationships
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Read and write at the level necessary to perform the above.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Some paid experience in the maintenance of trees. (If permanently assigned to Tree Maintenance)

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy routine manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, buildings, parks, recreation areas and other municipal facilities.
• Load and unload material.
• Excavate and backfill trenches with appropriate hand tools.
• Clean gutters, drains and culverts.
• Rake leaves, clean grounds and assist in spraying.
• Cut weeds, clear brush and trim trees.
• Operate, clean and maintain basic tools and equipment used on the job.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees