Maintenance Worker II (BeautifySJ) - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services

City of San Jose • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. The Community Services Division (CSD) empowers and supports residents, schools, and local organizations to make the city more livable, safe and clean. CSD is comprised of three core service program areas - BeautifySJ, Grantmaking for Community Impact, and Youth Intervention Services. Overseen by a Deputy Director and two Division Managers, there are 161 full-time equivalent employees and an operating budget of approximately $52 million along with various sources including State, Federal and other special funds. BeautifySJ The BeautifySJ Program conducts blight reduction, community beautification, neighborhood engagement, and encampment management services. Services include graffiti removal program, illegal dumping program, neighborhood dumpster day program, neighborhood litter program, recreational vehicle pollution prevention program, encampment trash removal program/abatement, clean gateways and cash for trash program.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development [G.E.D.] Test or California Proficiency Certificate)
• Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, or repair of streets, sewers, parks or public facilities, or related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with disadvantaged or marginalized populations.
• Ability to relate to individuals of all socioeconomic levels and multi-cultural communities.
• Ability to work with intended communities to ensure safe, healthy environments
• Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Survey123.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead direction to small crews engaged in the abatement and response to illegal dumping complaints throughout the City.
• Provide support to all Beautify SJ programs including the Encampment Trash Program.
• Work with the unhoused community and in homeless encampments.
• Work with neighborhood leaders and community based organizations to support beautification efforts in their communities.
• Assist the Anti-Litter, Anti-Graffiti, Neighborhood Beautification projects in addition to other blight reduction and beautification projects through BeautifySJ.
• Plan work and provide lead direction to, and participate in, small and large crews engaged in the response and abatement of reported and non-reported illegally dumped materials within public rights-of-way including streets and sidewalks, parks, trails, City owned property, and other properties where the City has Right of Entry to address blight issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED