Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly/Unbenefited)

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Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly/Unbenefited)

Hourly Rate: $19.43 - $24.79

First Application Review

March 17, 2025

The Town of Los Gatos is establishing a pool of qualified Temporary / Seasonal Maintenance Assistant candidates for the Parks and Public Works Department. The pool of qualified candidates will be used for current and future vacancies in the Department.

The Maintenance Assistant position is a temporary, hourly, at-will, non-benefited position limited to 999 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). The work schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., including holidays.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate loves working outdoors in various weather conditions, possesses strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor, is flexible and willing to learn new tasks and skills, and can work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in park maintenance and using hand and power tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position performs hands-on physical labor in keeping park sites, structures, and restrooms clean, safe, and in operable condition. Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Watering trees using a portable water wagon.
  
• Trimming and clearing brush by using manual and power tools.
  
• Maintaining restrooms, including emptying trash, replenishing bathroom supplies and cleaning floors and fixtures, leaf blowing and sweeping.
  
• Maintaining parks and trails. May assist with maintains the Town’s urban forest.
  
• Picks up, cleans and removes debris and trash from walkways, picnic areas, recreation areas, and parking lots.
• Reporting or addressing safety issues.
  

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year of park maintenance or other related work experience.

License: Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Application and Selection Process

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity, click the "Apply" button to complete the online application form. Resumes may be attached, but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an express or implied contract. For technical questions, visit GovernmentJobs Support.

The Town of Los Gatos is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at (408) 399-5743 or at HR@losgatosca.gov.

This position is a temporary, hourly position and not eligible for benefits.

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• Town of Los Gatos

• 408-399-6829

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