Public Service Maintenance Aide- Temporary

The City of Salinas invites applicants for the temporary position of Public Service Maintenance Aide. This position will be in the Facilities Maintenance Division assisting with graffiti abatement. This a non-benefited position. Employees are limited to working a maximum of 25 hours per week and must not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

Summary of Duties: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine, unskilled and repetitive maintenance duties, repairs in various divisions of Public Works as assigned. Performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This in an entry-level position. Work performed at this level is of a routine, unskilled, and often repetitive nature. Receives direct supervision from higher-level personnel. No supervision is exercised over others.

Essential Job Functions

• Washes street sweepers, pickup trucks, cars and equipment by hand and with a steam cleaner.
• Cleans vehicle windows.
• Checks cab area in vehicles for broken accessories.
• Empties trash cans.
• Cleans work area.
• Sweeps floor.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Loads, unloads and receives supplies and equipment.
• Delivers supplies and equipment to departments.
• Cleans work area.
• Sweeps floor.
• Moves furniture.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Assists maintenance and recreation personnel to deliver and set up chairs, tables, booths, props, amplifying systems, and stages.
• Cleans work area, restrooms, fountains, and public facilities.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Assists in planting, removing, and maintaining a variety of landscaping and shrubbery.
• Mows, cleans and maintains parks and other facilities as directed.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Removes graffiti and vandalism from City properties.
• Helps select and order supplies.
• Operates and maintains painting, landscaping, and repair equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs vandalism in a timely manner.
• May report criminal activity around City areas.
• Monitors and reports homeless encampments.
• Provides public assistance on park rules and safety.
• Handles hazardous chemicals safely and disposes properly.
• Performs other assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Techniques and materials used in general maintenance and repair
• Correct and effective use of landscape maintenance tools, equipment and materials
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work

• Follow oral and written instructions
• Learn and abide by safety regulations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with the public
• Learn to operate a variety of small hand tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair
• Learn to operate tools and simple equipment in a variety of maintenance activities
• Learn to operate a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Supplemental Information

Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

Veteran’s Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City’s Veteran’s Preference Application and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.

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

Selection Process: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Oral Board Interview FAQ - Applicants who are invited to the oral board interview or have questions on what to expect during an oral board interview, are encouraged to review the City of Salinas Tips for a Sucessful Oral Board .

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)