Part-Time Maintenance Helper- Community Preservation

City of Palmdale•Palmdale, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Palmdale’s Community Preservation Program is a city-led initiative focused on enhancing public safety, environmental health, and overall quality of life. Supported by Measure AV funds, the program addresses illegal dumping, homelessness, and graffiti through coordinated efforts between Code Enforcement and Public Works. This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works. Positions assigned to this class work under the immediate supervision of higher-level maintenance personnel. Maintenance Helpers perform a wide variety of routine skilled building, park, parkways, street, and assessment districts maintenance job functions. Generally, work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion, and changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise.

Requirements

Knowledge of common landscaping and gardening tools, equipment, power tools, and maintenance methods.
Knowledge of methods and techniques pertaining to performing basic laboring and maintenance work activities.
Knowledge of safety methods and practices when operating tools and power equipment.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
Demonstrate willingness to learn and apply concepts and methods pertaining to construction and maintenance work activities in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrate willingness to learn the operational functions, policies, procedures, and locations of the Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division.
Perform skilled labor in the construction and maintenance of public works and/or parks related facilities.
Use and operate tools, materials, and power equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Learn and demonstrate awareness of safety and security during performing work.
Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility during instances of changing assignments, procedures, locations, methods, priorities, and timelines.
Observe, identify, and correct problems that may occur in the field; and pro-actively take action to communicate or alert such problems to co-workers or supervisors.
Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and completion of at least one course from an accredited or recognized vocational school, job training organization, or other agency or organization that provides job or labor education, training, or guidance.
One year of experience with an agency, company or organization performing work of a nature similar to those performed by a Maintenance Helper.
Possession of a valid California driver's license by time of appointment is required.