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BEACH OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (Entry, Journey, Experienced)

City of Huntington Beach
City of Huntington Beach Salary
Huntington, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Description

This is a Part Time, Non Permanent position

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Beach Operations Assistants with the Public Works Department.

Beach Operations Assistants perform general maintenance duties in support of beach maintenance operations. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. Based on qualifications, department has the discretion to determine hiring at Entry, Journey, or Experienced level.

This position may work independently, while working under the overall supervision of a full time staff member in the beach maintenance operation.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 to June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties

  • Clean restrooms
  • Shovel debris from fire rings
  • Hand sweep stairs
  • Pick up trash
  • Blow stairs with mobile compressor
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

  • Use of a variety of hand/power tools and equipment
  • Safe work practices
  • Safe motor vehicle operation.

Ability To

  • Perform less skilled tasks with moderate supervision
  • Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions
  • Learn beach maintenance duties and responsibilities and other related duties in support of Public Works beach maintenance programs
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, to meet the seasonal programs and services of the Public Works Department as required.

Experience and Education: Some high school and related experience or on-the-job training involving general maintenance duties. Knowledge and experience in beach maintenance is preferred, but not mandatory.

Licensing: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Application And Selection Procedure

  • Application Review
  • Department interview
  • Selection Process
  • Background Investigation
  • Appointment

Supplemental Information

Sit to operate motorized vehicle; stand to perform tasks or operate tools and equipment; walk to carry/operate tools and equipment; reach below and above shoulder level, turn, twist, lean, bend, stoop, crouch and squat to perform physical tasks, and climb short distances; carry, push, pull and drag weight of at least 50 pounds a distance of approximately 35 feet from a staging point to a work area; light and firm grasping, including finger dexterity to hold and operate hand tools; foot manipulation to drive vehicle using accelerator pedal or brake pedal; speak to answer basic questions from the public or ask questions of the supervisor. Work is primarily performed outdoors with exposure to direct sunlight, rain, humidity, dust, and noisy equipment.

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

01

The Beach Maintenance positions are all GRAVEYARD shift. Are you willing to work Graveyard shift, on weekdays, weekends, AND holidays? (Note: Daytime hours are not available).

  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have experience working with various types of power equipment?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Please describe the details of your related experience or on-the-job training involving general maintenance duties. (If you do not have this type of experience, list "None".)

04

Are you a CalPERS retired annuitant?

  • Yes
  • No

05

If you are selected for hire, are you prepared to provide the following, when applicable: School Transcripts/Diploma, copies of Certifications and/or Licenses, DMV Report, and any other requested documentation of information you provided in the job application?

  • Yes
  • No

06

If you answered "No" to the last question, please explain:

07

Have you completed in full every relevant section of the application, including listing References with contact phone numbers?

(Note: You may add additional information to your application at this time by selecting any of the categories in the navigation to the left.)

  • Yes, I have completed the application in full
  • No, I have not completed the application in full and understand that if deemed incomplete my application may be disqualified from further consideration.
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