PTS Maintenance Worker I, Parks Grounds
City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Maintenance Worker in the Parks division of the Neighborhood Services department. This position will assist in the care and maintenance of the various City parks, trails, and facilities. This position may work up to 30 hours, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- A minimum of six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, baseball diamond maintenance, etc.) or other related experience
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and safe driving record is required
- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
- Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscape installation, tree maintenance, safety inspections, and baseball diamond preparation
- Ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting
- Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
- Ability to operate various small power tools
- Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times
- Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and members of the public
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions
- This position requires physical labor, including the ability to bend, squat, lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains ball diamonds, sport fields, and park grounds
- Performs general landscape and tree maintenance
- Performs basic sprinkler repairs
- Removes weeds and litter from parks and participates in projects as assigned
- Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, etc.
- Cleans and restocks park restrooms
- Maintains open space and trails; repairs trail fence lines
- Prepares park facilities for special events
- Establishes working relationships with City staff and members of the public
- Performs other duties and tasks as directed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
