The City of Santa Clarita has part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) positions available in the Open Space division of the Neighborhood Services department. The PTS Maintenance Worker position will assist in the care and maintenance of the various City open spaces, trails, and facilities both during the week and on the weekends.

PTS Maintenance Worker I - $16.93/hour

PTS Maintenance Worker II - $19.83/hour (weekends)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and maintains open space trails and trail heads
• Performs general landscape maintenance including clearing bush, weeds, and trash
• Assist with the organization and leading of volunteer groups on projects
• Build and maintain trails, fencing, and other projects as assigned
• Prepares open space areas for special events
• Clears fallen trees from trails, parking lots, and other areas
• Establishes working relationships with City staff and members of the public
• Other duties as assigned

• 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, etc.) or other related experience or training
• 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

• Ability to work 16-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; may include weekends
• Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pulaskis, etc.
• 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
• Ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting
• Ability to hike on uneven trails while carrying tools, equipment, and supplies
• Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather

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. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. 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, 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.

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

First Review of Applications: Friday, December 9, 2022

Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).