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The City of El Cerrito Public Works Department Invites applications for the position of Part Time Temporary Maintenance Worker - Entry Public Works Department – Operations + Environmental Services Division Part-time Temporary/Seasonal Positions/No benefits Compensation: Maintenance Worker - Entry $18.92 - $22.99 per hour, depending on qualifications, education and experience. Position Description: Under supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, Operations + Environmental Services Division Manager, and Maintenance Leadworker, and other Full Time Maintenance Workers, these positions provide assistance to Operations + Environmental Services Division staff in performing maintenance functions in the City of El Cerrito. These positions are seasonal and assigned up to 20-25 hours per week, and will terminate effective October 31, 2014. Duties and Responsibilities: Typical job duties are: • Maintain landscaped areas, recreation and play areas, street islands and medians including water, weed, trim, renovate, fertilize shrubs, trees and flower beds; rake leaves, clean walks, fields, courts and other facilities; and pick up rubbish and paper, and perform general grounds cleaning. • Plant and maintain trees, flowers, and shrub; prepare ground around plants and shrubs. • Operate maintenance equipment for a variety of maintenance operations. • Use personal protective equipment, including traffic cones and barricades around work areas to insure safety of workers and public. • Participate in moving and installing park and recreational equipment • Perform work in emergency situations as required. • Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. Knowledge, skills and abilities: • Ability to conduct one’s self in a professional manner. • Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and light equipment. • Safe work practices. • Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of construction and maintenance activities. • Understand and carry out oral and written directions. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including other city staff and the public. ---PAGE BREAK--- • Ability to function effectively under direct supervision and develop effective working relationships with fellow City Employees and the public; Experience and Education: • Some work experience in heavy labor is highly desirable. • Formal or informal education at a level which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job. Additional specialized training in heavy construction methods is highly desirable. • Possession or ability to obtain by date of hire, a valid Class C California Driver's License • Methods, techniques and tools and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of public works and parks facilities. • Perform skilled maintenance, construction and repair work. • Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner. • Work independently and effectively in the absence of supervision. • Use and operate, in a safe and efficient manner, hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required to perform the assigned work. • Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints. • Assist in the training and supervision of others and in the safe use of tools and equipment. Additional Requirements: • Appropriate clearance from background check/finger printing. • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants MUST submit a city employment application form. Application materials may be obtained from the City of El Cerrito, Human Resources Division, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530; by calling (510) 466-5005; or at www.el-cerrito.org. Final Filing Date: Open until filled EVALUATION & SELECTION PROCESS The evaluation and selection process consists of an initial application screening and those persons deemed to be best qualified will be considered by the department for final review and appointment. Candidates must successfully pass a background check including fingerprinting. In accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office. Medical documentation must be provided upon request. “The City of El Cerrito is an Equal Opportunity Employer” Information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice. OPEN: July 14, 2014 CLOSES: Open until filled