PTS Maintenance Worker I/II, Streets

Salary: $19.02 - $22.28 Hourly
Location : Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-5
Department: Public Works
Division: General Services
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description/Duties and Responsibilities


The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting for part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) employees in the General Services division of the Public Works department to assist in all aspects of street maintenance, under supervision.


This position will average 32 hours per week and may be required to work a full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) schedule.

Salary:

Maintenance Worker I: $19.02

Maintenance Worker II: $22.28
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists in repairing concrete structures, such as curbs, gutters, small drainage structures, and sidewalks; sets forms, mixes, pours, and finishes cement
• Assists in pavement patching, prepares sub-base; applies oil, rock, and asphalt; and tamp or rolls surface
• Assists in road construction projects, performing such work as checking the grade, spreading and smoothing base material, spreading oil and asphalt, rolling and tamping finished surface, and building berms
• Assists with the installation, repair, removal, and maintenance of various traffic signage, pavement markings, and guardrails
• Assists in providing traffic control services
• Assists with weed abatement and trash and litter cleanup
• Performs emergency work, including clearing debris from roads and drainage structures and placing sandbags in nearly flooded areas
• May assist in overseeing and monitoring the work of court-appointed community service workers
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: concrete maintenance, asphalt maintenance, building maintenance, etc.) or other related experience
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and a safe driving record is required

Knowledge and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of and the ability to perform general maintenance, including repairs in the following areas: asphalt, sidewalks, street signs, and street markings
• Knowledge and application of safety practices relating to working in the public right-of-way
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work effectively within a team
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with members of the public professionally and tactfully
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and ability to demonstrate exceptional work ethic
• The ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• The ability to work in a safe and productive manner and operate various small power tools
• The ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting, as well as working outdoors and in inclement weather
• The ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 90 pounds

Additional Information


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled. First Review Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026.

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments, may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.


As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.


This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS.

Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required at time of hire.)
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Do you have a valid California Class C driver license and a safe driving record? (Proof will be required at time of hire.)
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Do you have at least six months of experience in the field of maintenance? For example: concrete maintenance, asphalt maintenance, building maintenance or other related maintenance. If so, please describe.
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Are you available to work a schedule that may include a full weekend (Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)? Please list your availability.
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While not a requirement of the position, concrete finishing experience is highly desirable. Do you have concrete finishing experience? If so, please describe.
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What interests you most about this position?
Required Question