PTS Maintenance Worker II

Description/Duties and Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for multiple part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Maintenance Worker in the Parks division of the Neighborhood Services department. This position will assist with the care and maintenance of the City's parks, trails, and facilities on weekends.

The schedule for this position will be Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains ball diamonds, sport fields, and park grounds
• Performs general landscape and tree maintenance
• Performs basic sprinkler repairs
• Removes weeds and litter from parks and participates in projects as assigned
• Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, etc.
• Cleans and restocks park restrooms
• Maintains open space and trails; repairs trail fence lines
• Prepares park facilities for special events
• Establishes working relationships with City staff and members of the public
• Performs other duties and tasks as directed

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, baseball diamond maintenance, etc.) or other related experience
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and safe driving record is required
• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscape installation, tree maintenance, safety inspections, and baseball diamond preparation
• Ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather
• Ability to operate various small power tools
• Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and members of the public
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions
• This position requires physical labor, including the ability to bend, squat, lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more

Additional Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS.

PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer