Youth Services Worker - Crest Program

City of Burbank • Burbank, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fall CREST Program (October - January) is tentatively scheduled to start the second week of October. This position focuses on hiring high school students (ages 15-17). Under close supervision, the Youth Services Worker will learn and perform a wide variety of office and field maintenance work, and related tasks as required.

Requirements

• At least sixteen (15) years of age.
• Skill in translating knowledge learned to on-the-job performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to discern potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions based upon standard policy or procedures appropriate to the level of training and instruction received.
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply on-the-job instructions.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle with appropriate DMV licenses.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate at an appropriate level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
• Ability to perform essential functions.
• Valid work permit at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply progressively higher skills and independent performance of a variety of trades and careers, including parks and landscape maintenance, public works maintenance, recreation and technical fields, office services, library services, and safety services through on-the-job instruction and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED