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Job Description
Description
The Department:
The City of Santa Clara is looking to fill multiple As-Needed- Temporary Employee positions to support the Annual Cleanup Campaign . Successful incumbents will be assigned to work as ground crews shoving, sweeping, and lifting up to 50lbs of debris left by Santa Clara residents.
The Position:
In this temporary employment opportunity, you will gain valuable experience working with the public and demonstrate teamwork amongst your peers as you become part of a dedicated crew.
A mandatory paid orientation is tentatively scheduled for April 23, 2025 , where employees will receive training, safety boots, and the necessary equipment to perform the job. This position will work from 6:45am-4:15pm, 40-45 hours a week, Monday-Friday between April 28, 2025 - May 23, 2025.
As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit an Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline. This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
Typical Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:
Under immediate supervision:- Operates a Class C license vehicle, hauling personnel, materials, and equipment to and from various work sites;
- Loads and unloads trash and assists in the work required to maintain the cleanliness of the City;
- Represents the City in contacts with property owner, answering questions pertaining to City services;
- Assists in setting up and staffing traffic safety work zones;
- Refers complaints to superior;
- Maintains daily records of activities; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education Requirements:
None
Minimum Experience Requirements:
None
License/Certifications:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Recent experience in construction; grounds, landscape, street, water/sewer, or building maintenance; and/or as a member of a traffic field crew.
Other Requirements:- May be required to work odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and in emergency situations.
- Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
- A Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI fingerprinting will be required prior to appointment.
- DMV Record : You are required to obtain a driving record report from the DMV, either in person or online, called a Driver’s License Information Record .
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of :- Tools, methods, materials, and equipment used in construction and maintenance of street and traffic control facilities
- Tools, equipment, and procedures used in landscape construction and maintenance and
- Safety practices and precautions to be used in the course of work
Ability to:- Perform basic arithmetic
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Deal tactfully and courteously with others
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers and supervisors
- Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
- Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrate technical aptitude
Skill in :- Performing heavy physical labor
- Using common hand tools such as a hammer, screwdriver, drill, etc
- Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
- Lift up to 50 pounds of static weight
- Operate heavy machinery
The City of Santa Clara 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 City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Santa Clara
Show moreCommunity, Authenticity and Opportunity
Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust. Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.
"The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750. With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.
Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50.
Not Your Typical Bay Area City
Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs. It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business.
At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community. Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government. The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+.
This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments. Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state.
Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business. More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara. Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments. In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication.
Welcome to Santa Clara. Welcome to what's possible!
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