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General Laborer (Hourly)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$38,896.00 - $164,444.80 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Journeyman Industrial Electrician - Water Quality Control Plant (Electrician)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$119,953.60 - $146,702.40 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Lineperson/Cable Splicer
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Electric Utility Compliance Technician
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually
- Engineering
- Regulatory and Licensing
- Utilities
Facilities Manager (Public Works)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$127,150.40 - $190,736.00 Annually
- Facilities Management
- Public Works
Supervising Librarian
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$98,508.80 - $147,763.20 Annually
- Library Services
Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Middle School Athletics Coach II (Recreation Leader II)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Parks and Recreation
Teen Center Counselor I (Recreation Leader I)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$20.30 - $24.92 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
Teen Center Counselor II (Recreation Leader II-H)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$22.50 - $27.62 Hourly
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
- Parks and Recreation
Police Officer (All Levels)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$128,668.80 - $173,700.80 Annually
- Public Safety
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)
- Palo Alto, California
- City of Palo Alto
$118,955.20 - $152,734.40 Annually
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Intelligence Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead/Senior Intelligence Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Museum Learning & Community Engagement Lead
- Palo Alto, California
- Stanfordlivetickets
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Custom Protection Officer
- Palo Alto, California
- Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Executive Protection Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Global Guardian
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
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31B Military Police
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
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- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
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- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Palo Alto, California
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Elite Executive Protection Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Gavin de Becker & Associates
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
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- Public Safety
Data-Driven BizOps Analyst for Automation & Impact
- Palo Alto, California
- AppLovin
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- Federal Government
- Legal Services
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- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Hybrid Student Services & Programs Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lateral Conflicts Analyst
- Palo Alto, California
- Gibson Dunn
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Hybrid Lateral Intake & Conflicts Specialist
- Palo Alto, California
- DLA Piper
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Palo Alto, California
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Intelligence Analyst for Legal Tech & Growth
- Palo Alto, California
- Wilson Sonsini
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance (94303)
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance
- Palo Alto, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Palo Alto, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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General Laborer (Hourly)
- Palo Alto, California United States
- City of Palo Alto
- Oct 31, 2026
- $38,896.00 - $164,444.80 Annually
City of Palo Alto

The Community The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. The community's treelined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage, and, at the same time, many world-class businesses maintain or started offices here, such as Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Amazon, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, Houzz, Rivian, SAP and SAP Ariba, Tesla, and Varian Medical Systems. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the start-up capital of the world. Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community's dedication to lifelong learning. Stanford's cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City's exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public-school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation. Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy featuring premium shopping and dining options. Excellent healthcare facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are some of the community's incredibly desirable and cherished amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Manager/Latest-News City Government Palo Alto is a full-service charter city with a council-manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and the City Council annually selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City. Palo Alto is organized into 15 departments/offices with 1,093.10 authorized positions in FY 2025. There is also a FY 2025 capital budget of $316.2 million. Palo Alto owns and operates its own utilities, including electricity (carbon-neutral), gas, water, wastewater, and an expanding fiber network. This dynamic municipal environment ensures an ever-engaging platform for unique problem-solving and advances new initiatives, including sustainability, broadband, and effective service delivery. Community assets also include five libraries, 36 parks, five community centers, a museum and zoo, youth centers, a general aviation airport, an 18-hole golf course, a regional water treatment plant, and wildland open space preserves at the San Francisco Bay and in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains offering 41 miles of walking/biking trails in addition to its police, fire, and ambulance services. Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, and the City's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals are part of what sets it apart. Since the City's first Climate Protection Plan was passed in 2007, Palo Alto has set goals that exceed State and Federal targets. Today, the City's goal to reduce emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the "80x30" goal) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 guides sustainability efforts. An award-winning City, Palo Alto is recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed. City services and performance also receive impressive marks from community members in the Palo Alto Community Survey. Many of those ratings put City programs and services in the highest percentiles among the hundreds of benchmark cities. Palo Alto makes decisions through comprehensive processes and proactively seeks to involve its extremely informed, educated, and engaged residents. Projects are naturally a cooperative effort among the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, engaged residents, neighborhoods, businesses, property owners, and staff. Join an Award Winning Team Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government. We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City. Want to learn more about our benefits? Learn more by reviewing our "Benefits at a Glance Booklet." Contact Us Phone: 650-329-2376 Email: Recruit@paloalto.gov Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map
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- $38,896.00 - $164,444.80 Annually
- Oct 31, 2026
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Join the City of Palo Alto as a General Laborer (Hourly) and be a vital part of our team responsible for maintaining our city’s infrastructure! We’re looking for hardworking individuals to help with the construction and upkeep of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains.

This position may involve performing a variety of general manual tasks that require knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures related to the placement and finishing of hot asphalt, pouring wet concrete, and installing underground storm drainpipes. The individual will work under general supervision, following pre-established instructions from supervisors, while effectively communicating important information both verbally and in writing.

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

(More than one position may be filled from this posting)

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform manual labor for the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains.
Utilize tools and equipment for tasks such as placing hot asphalt, pouring concrete, and laying storm drainpipes.
Follow instructions from supervisors to ensure efficient and accurate task completion.
Communicate relevant information to supervisors both verbally and in writing.
Exercise limited independent judgment as expected of an apprentice helper-level laborer.
Report to different leads daily based on assigned tasks.

For full job description of General Laborer (Hourly), please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 1 year of related experience.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:
Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

Medical Stipend
$3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

Sick Leave
Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

Retirement
City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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City of Palo Alto

The Community

The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. The community's treelined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage, and, at the same time, many world-class businesses maintain or started offices here, such as Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Amazon, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, Houzz, Rivian, SAP and SAP Ariba, Tesla, and Varian Medical Systems. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the start-up capital of the world. Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community's dedication to lifelong learning. Stanford's cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City's exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public-school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation. Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy featuring premium shopping and dining options. Excellent healthcare facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are some of the community's incredibly desirable and cherished amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Manager/Latest-News

City Government

Palo Alto is a full-service charter city with a council-manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and the City Council annually selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City. Palo Alto is organized into 15 departments/offices with 1,093.10 authorized positions in FY 2025. There is also a FY 2025 capital budget of $316.2 million. Palo Alto owns and operates its own utilities, including electricity (carbon-neutral), gas, water, wastewater, and an expanding fiber network. This dynamic municipal environment ensures an ever-engaging platform for unique problem-solving and advances new initiatives, including sustainability, broadband, and effective service delivery. Community assets also include five libraries, 36 parks, five community centers, a museum and zoo, youth centers, a general aviation airport, an 18-hole golf course, a regional water treatment plant, and wildland open space preserves at the San Francisco Bay and in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains offering 41 miles of walking/biking trails in addition to its police, fire, and ambulance services. Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, and the City's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals are part of what sets it apart. Since the City's first Climate Protection Plan was passed in 2007, Palo Alto has set goals that exceed State and Federal targets. Today, the City's goal to reduce emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the "80x30" goal) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 guides sustainability efforts. An award-winning City, Palo Alto is recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed. City services and performance also receive impressive marks from community members in the Palo Alto Community Survey.

Many of those ratings put City programs and services in the highest percentiles among the hundreds of benchmark cities. Palo Alto makes decisions through comprehensive processes and proactively seeks to involve its extremely informed, educated, and engaged residents. Projects are naturally a cooperative effort among the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, engaged residents, neighborhoods, businesses, property owners, and staff.

Join an Award Winning Team

Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government. We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.

Want to learn more about our benefits? Learn more by reviewing our "Benefits at a Glance Booklet."

Contact Us

Phone: 650-329-2376

Email: Recruit@paloalto.gov

Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map
City of Palo Alto
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- https://www.paloalto.gov/Home
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General Laborer (Hourly)

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Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)

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