Maintenance Aide I (Temporary/Part-Time)

Maintenance Aide I (Temporary/Part-Time) Apprentice Program

The City of Hemet is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Hemet is pleased to announce the opportunity for qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Maintenance Aide I (Temporary/Part-Time) Apprentice program. The Apprentice program will assist the three Public Works Divisions – Streets, Water, and Parks. The program will provide educational and career support such as how to fill out a job application online, how to prepare for an interview, interview techniques, requirements and qualifications needed or specific City job classifications, and how to attain the skills needed to apply for a City position, etc. The apprentice will learn how the City government operates.

A day working in the Parks Division could involve a variety of activities such as weed abatement, cleaning and stocking restrooms, picking up grounds, and inventorying trees. A day working in the Streets Division could involve a variety of activities such as cleaning up gutters and sidewalks, assisting with repairs, illegal dump removal, and graffiti abatement. A day working in the Water Division could involve a variety of activities such as providing water conservation education to the public, monitoring for water waste, and assisting with water utility maintenance or construction.

Summary Description

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Removes weeds from City right-of-ways and grounds; hand weeds flower beds, fence line, and other areas; cleans and picks up trash in parkway, streets and in parks.
• Sweeps gutters and sidewalks; collects and disposes of debris and leaves.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, machines, and light equipment.
• May operate licensed vehicles, including light trucks.
• Assists others in the performance of related tasks.
• Maintenance Aide II level will involve some supervision of other crew members, still under the direct supervision of a regular City employee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and/or Experience

Maintenance Aide I: This is an entry level, temporary position intended to provide work experience to student workers. A letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at the school attended is required. Maintenance Aide II: This level is for workers in the second year of the program (as evidenced by completing 500 hours at the Maintenance Aide I level).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to perform a variety of unskilled maintenance tasks; use a variety of hand tools and operate a variety of small power-driven equipment; understand and follow verbal and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, if 18 or older.