GRAFFITI REMOVAL ASSISTANT

Neighborhood Services currently has one (1) vacant Graffiti Removal Assistant position. Come join their team!

THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.”  National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov 

THE DEPARTMENT:  
The Community Development Department plays a key role in shaping the future of urban development in National City. The department consists of three divisions; Neighborhood Services, Planning, and Building. The Planning and Building divisions develop guiding policies in the City's General Plan, and review new construction through zoning, building permits, subdivision regulations, code enforcement, and community design guidelines. The Neighborhood Services division houses the Code Enforcement Unit, Graffiti Abatement Unit, Homelessness Services, Housing Unit, Parking Regulations Unit, and Homeless Outreach and is the division in which to apply for Special Events and Temporary Use permits.

THE POSITION: 
This is a full-time position that is funded on a year-to-year basis.  Appointee to this position will independently perform a variety of manual tasks removing graffiti from various structures and surfaces throughout the City with performance randomly verified by the Graffiti Removal Technician.

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please see the Memorandum of Understanding for the Municipal Employees' Association: Miscellaneous Employees' 
 

Responds to reports of graffiti by removing graffiti from a variety of structures and surfaces, which include buildings, fences, walls, signs, utility boxes, power poles, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and streets using miscellaneous painting tools and chemicals; removes graffiti by painting and application of various chemicals; applies sacrificial coating on walls; maintains written records of work performed and materials and supplies used; performs routine preventive maintenance on painting equipment; performs other related duties as required.  Will be trained to use pressure washer and paint spray guns. 

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  One (1) year of experience working under the direction of a painting contractor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Functions, characteristics, and proper application in performance of painting; proper use and care of painting equipment; familiarity with proper safety methods and practices for painting and chemical graffiti removal.

ABILITY TO: Perform heavy and physically demanding work for lengthy and continuous periods of time; perform duties within a tight time schedule; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with the public and others; communicate effectively with superiors, coworkers, and the public; properly and safely use painting tools, solvents, and chemicals.
 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with good driving record is required at the time of appointment.  Weekend work is required.

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.
 
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates may attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.

Salary : $4,059 - $4,933