MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III-NON CAREER (MARINE MAINTENANCE)

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a part-time custodial and maintenance positions. There are currently eight (8) part-time vacancies in the Marine Maintenance Division and may be filled at either level I or III, depending on qualifications. These positions typically work up to 28 hours per week, including various hours and shifts. WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE MANDATORY.

These positions are TEMPORARY, LIMITED TERM positions (duration of the assignment is to be determined). Full-time opportunities may be available next year (2025).

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $74 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Long Beach climate and waterfront conditions are second to none, since the City of Long Beach is located on the coast of Southern California and has near shore waters protected by a series of breakwaters. The Department's Marine Bureau has many wonderful waterfront assets to offer to our visitors. The Marine Bureau manages over 3,200 boat slips in three marinas, as well as a thriving commercial harbor that provides many enjoyable on-water activities. In addition, the Bureau manages 11 miles of recreational beach and waterfront, five launch ramp facilities, a rowing/water-skiing facility, a public pier, beach restrooms, waterfront landscaping, playgrounds, and many other recreational opportunities.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Maintenance Assistant I-Non Career - $16.65 - $22.48
Performs routine custodial and maintenance duties including:

• Cleans toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, walls, and trash enclosures
• Removes waste
• Replenishes toiletries
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums
• Shampoos carpets
• Strips and waxes flooring
• Reports hazardous conditions
• Drives City vehicles to various parks and facilities
• Performs other related duties as required

Maintenance Assistant III-Non Career - $19.73 - $26.93 Performs more complex semi-skilled maintenance duties, including:

• Operates various medium to heavy vehicles and equipment, including: trucks, buses, trailerized equipment, garden-type tractors, forklifts, miniature rollers, trenching attachments, and other types of vehicles or equipment
• Assists skilled trades and personnel in performing minor carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and cement work; making minor electrical repairs
• Assists journey-level plumbers in the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water supply, and waste disposal systems for buildings
• Tests and repairs backflow devices
• Checks, adjusts, maintains, replaces, and makes minor repairs to irrigation sprinkler systems
• Inspects, tests, and repairs fire extinguishing equipment and appurtenances
• Lays hot or cold mix bituminous paving
• Acid washes, relines, and resurfaces game courts
• Conducts inventory and orders supplies
• May perform in a lead capacity, including assigning, overseeing, training, and inspecting the work of a crew performing semi-skilled maintenance duties
• May lift heavy equipment between 50-75 pounds occasionally with or without assistance
• Drive City vehicle to various parks and facilities
• Performs other related semiskilled maintenance duties as required

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of selection
• Must be willing to work up to 28 hours per week, including evenings and/or weekends
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs. (subject to medical exam by Occupational Health)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience with custodial and/or maintenance duties is desirable

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques
• Ability to use common hand and power tools used in skill trades, maintenance, or custodial work
• Ability to communicate courteously with the public
• Ability to endure long periods of physical labor
• Ability to strictly adhere to all rules and regulations
• Ability to keep work area neat, clean, and orderly
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to work safely, efficiently and perform tasks independently

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 29, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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