THE CITY OF PLACENTIA IS NOW RECRUITING FOR THE POSITION OF PART-TIME MAINTENANCE AID
The filing deadline is September 28, 2025, or when 30 applications are received, whichever comes first.
This is a part-time position. May work an average of 20-30 hours per week.
Tentative schedule: 10-hour work shift; Monday - Wednesday or Tuesday - Thursday.
**May include some holidays as needed to support City operations, special events, or extraordinary projects**
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? Our Public Works Department is looking for dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Maintenance Division as a Facilities Maintenance Worker. The ideal candidate is a skilled professional who can confidently install, maintain, and repair commercial irrigation systems. They possess strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor, colleagues, and the public.
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Under the direction of Public Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Aide performs basic maintenance and cleaning services in parks, streets, trees, and related buildings and facilities; follows established work and safety procedures; uses hand and power tools; and performs related duties as assigned.
Position Duties
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Plants, trims, and cultivates bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; eradicates weeds.
Assists with the maintenance and preparation of playing fields.
Operates hand and power tools and equipment and follows safety procedures.
Rakes leaves, sweeps surfaces, and uses blowers to clear debris from walkways, fields, paths, and other facilities; picks up and removes trash.
Assists in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events.
Assists with maintenance painting and light carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical duties.
Performs custodial functions such as vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of facilities and replenishment of supplies.
OTHER DUTIES:
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. High school or G.E.D. and experience in the maintenance, construction, and repair of parks, medians, streets, and facilities is desirable.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
Valid, current driver’s license.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
None required
Other Qualifications
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentia as soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training in relation to the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed, and only those candidates deemed most qualified based on their education, training, and experience, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to oral interviews and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, or until an insufficient number of candidates remain, unless exhausted sooner.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Placentia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (714) 993-8141 before the filing deadline. We will attempt to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request, as reasonably possible.
The City of Placentia's Drug-Free Workplace Policy requires that all applicants undergo substance abuse testing prior to employment.
The City of Placentia will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City is concerned regarding a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Placentia employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
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