Part-Time Maintenance Worker

City of Gilroy • Gilroy, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gilroy is hiring a part-time, Maintenance Worker Assistant for the Public Works – Streets, Storm, and Trees section. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in maintaining public spaces, with duties including trash and debris removal, weed abatement, pressure washing, and general area cleanup. This is a great opportunity to build skills in public works while helping keep Gilroy’s streets and public areas clean, safe, and well-maintained. You’ll be joining a dedicated, hardworking team that takes pride in keeping Gilroy’s public areas clean, safe, and accessible for all. The Streets, Storm & Trees Section values teamwork, accountability, and doing the job right the first time. New team members can expect a supportive environment where they’ll gain real-world experience, learn on the job, and play a direct role in improving the community’s appearance and safety. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the City's outdoor environment, this is the ideal opportunity for you! The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the City's outdoor environment, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Minimum twelfth grade education or a G.E.D.
• Six months of construction, maintenance, or landscape experience or training is qualifying.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
• Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
• Pass a Department of Justice criminal record check for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work for a public agency or other similar service industry desired, but not required.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate clearly with members of the public.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Motivated by physical work and helping keep public spaces clean and well-maintained.
• Able to accurately document and track completed cleaning areas and task.
• Teachable and coachable with a sincere desire to learn.
• Employee is encouraged to obtain a Class A Driver License.
• Prefer non-tobacco user.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine trash and debris removal in assigned zones.
• Dispose of garbage, litter, and debris as instructed.
• Learn how to operate and provide daily maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and hand and power tools as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate records and reports.
• Assist in investigating service requests and complaints.
• Learn and conduct inspections as assigned.
• Perform disaster relief work as required.
• Perform or coordinate various minor building maintenance tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Collaborate effectively with other City departments, and the public to manage maintenance schedules and assigned responsibilities

Benefits

• City's expense for employment background check, State of California Department of Justice criminal records check, medical evaluation, and drug screen (includes testing for psychoactive marijuana metabolites).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED