Maintenance Assistant (Public Works - Street Maintenance)

Full Job Description

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department is currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform general maintenance and laboring duties. Our dynamic department presents exciting opportunities for hard-working, flexible, and forward-thinking professionals. If you are looking for a place where you can really roll up your sleeves and contribute to an evolving department, this is it.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a good attitude, be dependable, and a team player. The candidate will perform general maintenance and laboring duties in a variety of areas including construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers and storm drains, forestry, traffic signs and painting, graffiti removal, and department assigned Public Works related duties.

This recruitment is authorized as Open Competitive and Promotional, and two eligible lists will be established as a result of this recruitment.

Requirements

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Performs general maintenance and laboring duties, including heavy manual labor work, in a variety of areas including construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers and storm drains, forestry, street lights and traffic signals, and graffiti removal.Assist electricians, carpenters, painters, and plumbers in the maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, and City equipment.Use hand and power tools to dig, grade and backfill ditches and excavations, and in a variety of building trades maintenance and repair.

Qualifications COMPETENCIES The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.Environmental Exposure Tolerance - Performing under physically demanding conditions.

General Physical Ability - Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Manual Dexterity - Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently.

Safety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.

Teamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers.

Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least three months of related work experience.
• Experience operating light equipment and basic machine shop equipment is desirable.
• Experience working in a team environment as a crew member is also desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

VACANCY INFORMATION
There are currently two vacancies in the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill these vacancies and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for these positions are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Additional Information

Must have or obtain a valid Class C California Driver License, as it is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Incumbents may be rotated and reassigned to different work activities and work schedules on an as-needed basis.