Maintenance Worker I (20294834)

The City of Menlo Park • Menlo Park, CA

227d • $32 - $39

About The Position

The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division. Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water. Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools. Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able to understand and follow instructions.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year of experience in performing tree maintenance work.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license by time of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B license within six months of employment with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Plant, water and trim trees, dig, clean up and haul debris, perform traffic control and work in the roadway.
• Work in the roadway, dig, perform traffic control, paint curbs, replace street and road signs, spread asphalt, clean storm drain inlets, clean, sweep and haul debris.
• Climb ladders, change light bulbs and ballasts, clean roof gutters, paint, sweep, clean sidewalks and/or clear clogged drains.
• Plant and water lawns, shrubs and trees, mow, edge and fertilize lawns, dig, repair irrigation lines, clear drains, pick up and haul debris.
• Work in the roadway, dig, assist in the repair of water lines, climb into water filled holes, complete written and computer based work orders.

Benefits

• These are non-benefited temporary positions.
• A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year.
• Sick leave in accordance with State Law.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED