Part-Time Laborer - Public Works

City of Anaheim•Anaheim, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Anaheim Public Works Department is seeking a qualified Part Time Laborer. This position works under close supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks in support of the City of Anaheim’s Operations and Maintenance Division; and performs related duties as assigned. This is an entry-level classification in the maintenance series. Incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Candidates with prior experience using hand tools, power tools, and working in outdoor environments are highly desirable. This is a part-time position typically averaging 30 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the immediate vacancies in the department. Candidates who are on the eligibility list but not selected to fill the immediate vacancies may be offered an opportunity within 6 - 12 months of the interview date.

Requirements

Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance repair and/or custodial work
Understand and follow instructions
Learn and apply applicable safety regulations
Operate a vehicle
Operate warehouse equipment, including a forklift
Perform strenuous manual labor at a variety of work sites
Operate job related power equipment
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively orally
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with satisfactory driving record, by date of appointment.
Stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, twist and bend repeatedly, squat and kneel, crawl, grasp items, reach overhead, use both hands, legs and feet, work at heights above 10 feet, and lift, carry, push and pull up to 100 pounds, speak clearly and hear conversation, have touch and feeling senses, depth perception and color vision and corrected vision sufficient for near and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using hand tools, power tools, and working in outdoor environments are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of manual labor activities in support of one or more maintenance services programs including facilities, streets, sidewalks, parks, and landscaping.
Trim shrubs and prune small trees and bushes; operate chippers, brush cutters, chain saws and related equipment.
Remove and install signs; remove non-hazardous spills and illegally dumped items and debris; service trash bins, pressure wash sidewalks and perform weed abatement and landscaping duties in City right-of-way, slopes, and hillsides.
Clear brush, shrubs, trees and other debris on city streets, alleyways, parks, trails, wildland areas, and sidewalks that inhibit the passage of persons or vehicles.
Perform litter and debris abatement, including removal of homeless debris/camps as needed; maintain City transfer sites.
Set-up traffic safety devices and barricades to control traffic around work sites and special events and ensure safe conditions for the general public and city workers.
Observe safe work methods, policies and procedures and make appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Drive city vehicles between various work sites; maintain vehicle, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition and ensure equipment is secured at the close of the workday.
Prepare equipment and supplies needed and load trucks; operate small equipment including weed eaters, brush cutting tractors, tractors, and related equipment; clean, maintain, and secure tools and equipment.
Assist with answering inquiries and concerns from the public.
Operate warehouse equipment, including forklift and hand truck.
Perform basic construction, maintenance, and repair activities of city facilities, streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, fences, walls, sewers storm drains, and bridges to ensure safe and efficient access for the public.
Perform asphalt and concrete maintenance; demolish and prepare areas to be resurfaced; seal cracks and apply applicable chemicals; rake, compact, and pave surfaces using a variety of asphalt materials; assist with forming and pouring sidewalks, accessibility ramps, curbs, and gutters.
Use a jackhammer and sledgehammer to break and remove asphalt and concrete; shovel and rake dirt, gravel, and asphalt; dig holes and backfill; clean and sweep work areas.