MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III

Full Job Description

Applications are available online beginning Friday, February 13, 2026 through 11:59 pm, Friday, February 27, 2026.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The classification is used in the following departments: Airport, Energy Resources, Financial Management, Harbor, Health & Human Services, Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care, Police, Public Works, and Long Beach Utilities.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $16.900 - $22.709 Hourly

Grade II - $18.510 - $25.041 Hourly

Grade III - $19.934 - $27.206 Hourly

Requirements

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine maintenance, semi-skilled maintenance, and/or custodial duties.

Semi-skilled maintenance duties are duties performed to assist and support skilled tradespeople under their direction. The duties may include, but are not limited to, the duties listed:

Maintenance Assistant I - Performs a variety of custodial duties, routine maintenance, and minor landscaping duties, reports hazardous conditions, and needed repairs, and/or receives training for semiskilled maintenance duties; and performs other related duties as required.

Maintenance Assistant II - Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance duties, operates various light to medium vehicles and equipment, and may perform in a lead capacity over a crew performing custodial duties and/or routine maintenance duties.

Maintenance Assistant III - Performs more complex semi-skilled maintenance duties, operates various medium to heavy vehicles and equipment, and may perform in a lead capacity over a crew performing semi-skilled maintenance duties.

This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties are detailed in the Civil Service Commission approved MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III classification specification.

Qualifications

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Lift and move medium to heavy objects;
• Use common hand and power tools such as those used in trades, maintenance or custodial work;
• Deal courteously with the public and co-workers;
• Use simple arithmetic;
• Endure long periods of physical labor.

Willingness to:

• Work an irregular schedule, including various hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays;
• Work where there are many rules and regulations which are strictly enforced;
• Keep their work area neat, clean, and orderly.

Class C motor vehicle operator's license is desirable and is required for most positions.

Some positions that operate heavy vehicles and/or equipment, require a valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator's driver license and are subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.

If required, candidates must submit a current DMV driving record to the hiring department and a valid driver’s license at the time of selection.

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in the Long Beach Airport require candidates to pass a Transportation Security Administration background investigation and some positions may require candidates to pass a test for an Airfield Drivers Permit.

Some positions in the Long Beach Utilities Department, Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute timeframe.

Positions in the Police Department require candidates to pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

Positions at the Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department will require the willingness to work in all types of weather and outdoor conditions.

Positions in the and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department (Animal Care Services Bureau) will require the willingness to work in an animal shelter environment and the ability to work weekends, including holidays.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions.

Additional Information

Application and Supplemental Application...........................................................................................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted.

This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification.

All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list.

Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed.

The resulting eligible list remain in effect for at least one year. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed.

In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are.

Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

J.O.B. JA3AN-26 MA:TJ HR Approval 01/27/2026