Maintenance Worker (Part Time/At-Will)

THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled manual laboring tasks in the maintenance, repair, upkeep and construction of City streets, parks, landscaped areas, and facilities; operates City vehicles and light trucks; uses and operates manual tools, light moderately heavy and heavy power driven equipment; removes graffiti and cleaning of public right-of-ways, general painting and maintenance restoration; Observes safety rules and regulations; and to do other related work as required.

This job specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job. Not all incumbents may perform all duties at all times. However, incumbents must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation for disability at any time while holding this position.

This recruitment is to establish a qualified list to fill four (4) current part-time/at-will Maintenance Worker vacancies within the Public Works Department and any future vacancies as they become available, and will be merged with any current qualified lists that may already be active.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Lynwood is looking for individuals who will provide great customer service and have a passion for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.

FILING DEADLINE
This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 but may close without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is a non-benefited, part-time at-will position. Temporary/seasonal/part-time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. Part-time shifts may not exceed 28 hours per week, 125 hours a month, and 950 hours in a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Part-time positions are "at-will". There are no rights to employment and employment may end at any time with or without cause or advance notice. Candidates may be require to work irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call status. Working hours to be assigned at the discretion of the Public Works Department.

Examples of duties performed in the following divisions may include (but are not limited to):

Street – Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of City streets; grade, scrape, and level surfaces in preparation of road paving; assist in the repair of curbs, gutters, manholes, paving of street and alleys using pneumatic tools, asphalt rakes, and other hand tools; remove and replace road surface material and debris; load, transport, and unload stones, gravel, dirt, supplies, and equipment as required; install, repair, and clean storm drains, catch basins, and culverts; break up concrete or asphalt, build and set forms, and mix and pour cement for curbs, gutters, drains, culverts, sidewalks, and sidewalk ramps; fill, patch, and resurface holes, cracks, and service laterals; place traffic control and warning signs; serve as a flagman; set up lanterns and barricades; assists in loading and unloading trucks and moving and setting up furniture or equipment as needed for special events; operate tools, heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, and skip loader; assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions; cleans public right-of-ways, and alleys; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used.

Parks – Performs a full range of turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize; maintain shrubs, flower beds, plants, landscape areas, trees, and controls weeds; trim and prune bushes, trees, shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, flowers or shrub; maintenance and installation of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controller; operate ground maintenance vehicles and equipment such as dump trucks, mowers, edger's, blowers, tractors, loaders and hand tools; perform maintenance on athletic fields; maintain playground equipment, picnic tables, public restrooms and other related park equipment and facilities; assist in pest control measures; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, and other facilities; pick up trash; assist in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events; assist in the removal of fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions; identifies maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff; may maintain basic records of work performed and materials used.

General tools, materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in general maintenance, repair and construction work; Standard safe work and driving principles and practices; Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Perform with accuracy and speed as required; Interpret and apply safety policies, procedures required by applicable laws, codes, and regulations; Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools; Safely use tools and equipment; Understand and follow oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE:
One year of prior experience performing heavy laboring tasks is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by case basis.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.; ability to withstand exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards and exposure to repetitive motion, moving traffic, and areas under construction; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for irregular work schedule, shift work, on call, stand-by, and emergency call. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This position is represented by the Lynwood Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 1920 (LEA).

Candidates that will require mandatory reenrollment in CALPERS based on prior employment with another public agency will not be considered for part-time employment with the City based on budgetary reasons.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER
All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

CURRENT CITY OF LYNWOOD EMPLOYEES
Please do not use your City of Lynwood email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMOTATIONS
The City of Lynwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer, special assistance with the application and examination process is available upon request, for persons with disabilities. Notify Human Resources for assistance at (310) 603-0220 ext. 221 no later than three working days prior to the closing or scheduled examination/interview date.

SELECTION PROCESS
Your online application packet must include:

• A completed online employment application.
• A completed supplemental questionnaire

Failure to submit a complete application packet will result in disqualification from the examination process.

Job application must be completely filled out; a resume cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to be detail in your education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate.

It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.

Applicants will receive communication through email.

Complete application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this job announcement. No postmarks, faxes or emails will be accepted. Only those candidates deemed to be the most qualified and meeting the City’s particular needs will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The recruitment process may consist of a written examination, practical examination and/or an oral interview conducted by a panel of experts. Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute nor guarantee an expressed or implied contract for employment and may be revoked or modified without notice.

Prior to the first day of work, selected candidates must pass a background (live scan fingerprinted) and physical examination, including a drug screen.

Employer will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to 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 Employer is concerned about 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.

Temporary/seasonal/part-time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. Part-time shifts may not exceed 20 hours per week, or 950 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Part-time positions are "at-will". There are no rights to employment and employment may end at any time with or without cause or advance notice.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification of documentation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Lynwood does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.

THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR REVOKE, WITHOUT NOTICE, ANY OR ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN PRIOR TO THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, AND TO WAIVE ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE JOB REQUIREMENT AND MAKE SUBJECTIVE DECISIONS INTERPRETING AND ASSESSING THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ANY CANDIDATE, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION THAT NONE OF THE CANDIDATES, EVEN THOSE WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE POSITION.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lynwoodca

If you have any questions, please contact:
City of Lynwood Human Resources Dept.
11330 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
310-603-0220 Ext. 221

Temporary/part-time employment status does not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. Part-Time shifts may not exceed 20 hours per week, or 950 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Part-Time positions are “at will”. There are no rights to employment and employment may end at any time with or without cause or advance notice.