BEACH/PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary: $17.83 - $23.88 Hourly
Location : Ocean & Beach - 950 Ocean Lane, Imperial Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-013
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/05/2026


Description
Part-time position, no benefits

Maximum 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Approximately 20 hours a week.

Subject to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The salary above does not reflect a 2% cost of living increase that will take effect on July 1, 2026.

All new hires will begin at Step 1 ($17.47 per hour) . Employees receive an annual 5% step increase until reaching the top step of $23.42 per hour , contingent upon satisfactory performance and hours worked.

Recruitment is open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Recruitment may close without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Perform a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled general labor and maintenance work; assist in the routine repair, maintenance and cleaning of City beach, open spaces, parks, municipal fishing pier, public restrooms and other City properties and facilities. Assist with the set-up, tear down and cleaning of special events. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the immediate supervision of Tidelands or Grounds and Facilities Supervisor, or his or her designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.

Duties and Responsibilities
Performs required labor involved in cleaning and maintenance; alone and as a part of a crew, including lifting and carrying trash containers. Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Drives light trucks in the loading, hauling and unloading of trash containers, sand and various equipment. Performs routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned area and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment. Performs custodial and routine minor repair and maintenance duties of public facilities, including public restrooms, sweeps, mops, clean and sanitize restrooms, replenishes supplies, clean grounds, remove trash. As directed, organize and sets up chairs, tables, and other equipment in for special events. Identify and notify management of problems on the beach, parks and streets before, during and after hours. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Some knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in cleaning, maintenance and repair activities.

Ability to:
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public, ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English.

Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education & Experience
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D).
Licensing

Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a valid Class "C" California driver's license with a safe, satisfactory driving record and able to maintain through the course of employment.
Applicants must successfully complete the following processes prior to starting employment:

• Interview Process
• Live Scan
• Pre-employment Physical Examination with a drug screen

For a complete job description for the position, visit our website
Part-time employees do not receive any medical benefits.

The City participates in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) for part-time employees and also provides an Employee Assistance Program.

Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS )
A federal law, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA 90), requires that governmental employees who are not members of their employer's existing retirement system be covered by Social Security or an alternate plan. Public Agency Retirement Services Alternate Retirement System 457 Plan (PARS ARS 457) is an alternate to Social Security. PARS ARS 457 satisfies federal requirements and provides cost savings to the employee and the City when compared to Social Security.
Enrollment in the PARS ARS 457 Plan is automatic for eligible employees.
Effective January 1, 2012 and thereafter:

• Each pay period, 3.75% of your wages will be deducted from your pay and deposited into your PARS ARS account.
• Each pay period, your employer will also contribute the equivalent of 3.75% of your wages to your PARS ARS account.
• All contributions are made on a pre-tax basis.
• Investment activity will be credited to your PARS ARS account based on your monthly account activity and will accumulate tax-free until your termination from the plan and the distribution of your account balance.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The EAP provides confidential evaluation and counseling services for employees, family members and anyone residing in the home of an employee.

PAID SICK LEAVE FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Effective January 1, 2024, part-time employees will receive 40 hours (5 days) of paid sick leave to be used during the fiscal year.


BILINGUAL PAY
May receive up to $50 a month after successfully passing an oral and written test.


EDUCATION INCENTIVE
Employees that have completed a probationary period are eligible for an educational incentive.

• Associate degree: $100.00 per year, paid the first full pay period in June each year or the first full pay period after hire date.
• Bachelor's degree: $200.00 per year, paid the first full pay period in June each year or the first full pay period after hire date.
• Master's degree: $300.00 per year, paid the first full pay period in June each year or the first full pay period after hire date.

Payment for any degrees or certificates that is a non as minimum qualification.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)The City of Imperial Beach Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc.2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - The salary range listed represents the current full pay scale for this position. The City uses a step-based compensation system, which allows employees to advance to higher pay levels each year based on satisfactory performance. New employees begin at the starting rate, with scheduled step increases each year as part of the City's compensation structure. Do you understand the pay and compensation structure for this position?

• Yes
• No

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that your responses to the following questions must be reflected on your work experience.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Are you aware that this position is subject to work evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question