PTS Maintenance Worker I, Urban Forestry

City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting a part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) team member to join the Urban Forestry team within the Administrative Services department. Under supervision, this position will assist in the maintenance and care of trees throughout the City. This position is expected to work 15-25 hours per week with a varied schedule between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday -Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the Urban Forestry team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Class C California Driver License with a safe driving record
A minimum of six months experience in a maintenance field (for example: landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, grounds maintenance, etc.)
Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times
Ability to operate various small power tools
Ability to maintain professionalism and exhibit good judgment in difficult situations
Positive work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group
Basic computer skills and the ability to access or respond to service requests
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with members of the public professionally and tactfully
Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more
The ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting, as well as working outdoors and in inclement weather

Nice To Haves

Experience with trailer towing is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Prepares and plants trees along City rights-of-way, trails, and parks
Removes weeds from tree wells and along city right of way, including medians
Assists staff with pruning, removing, and stump grinding of City-maintained trees
Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, loppers, tree pruners, etc.
Uses power equipment, including, but not limited to, weed-whippers, chain saws, and chippers

Benefits

The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109).
Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program.
This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.
This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position.
If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS.
Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will.
Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer