WORK TRAINEE I

Work Trainee I

Open to all qualified candidates. Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 07/27/26 - Test Genius written exam Week of 08/10/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring

Seeking a candidate to work as a Work Trainee I in the Management Services Department, Employees Services section. The majority of the duties (80%) will be filing of confidential documents and organizing/maintaining files. Other duties also include making copies, scanning documents, storing all confidential documents in designated areas, assisting with front counter inquiries, answering phone calls, email inquiries, and providing administrative support.

This position is a Regular Part-Time 17 hours a week position; schedule can be flexible. For example, schedule can be Monday-Thursday 4 consecutive hours per day within business hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Working remotely is not an available option for this position since the job duties are on-site.

Candidate must be presentable, professional, a team player, detail-oriented, proactive, have strong communication skills since the duties will include assisting city employees from all departments, safeguarding sensitive documents/data, and being familiar with using Microsoft Office programs.

Under supervision, to do simple clerical, maintenance or recreation work; to learn office methods, procedures, and equipment, and/or the basic elements of a trade, recreation or a technical field; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Clerical and technical - Performs a wide variety of simple duties of a clerical or technical nature; operates general office equipment including personal computers; maintains files; types materials and posts data to records; operates various types of office equipment; gathers and tabulates data; issues and checks equipment and supplies; operates movie projector; assists and/or conducts and prepares a variety of programs and activities.

Maintenance - Loads and unloads materials, supplies and equipment; maintains and irrigates grounds and planting areas; picks up refuse and litter; sweeps and maintains facilities and paved areas; drags, repairs and lines ball diamonds.

Recreation - Under supervision, supervises participants in child care, drop-in recreational programs, classes, day camps, special events, sports, and other recreational programs; obtains supplies, collects program fees; leads activities and classes; secures permit areas; completes forms and creates written flyers and reports; supervises recreational facilities or programs; provides facility maintenance and preparation. Renders routine first aid when needed. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards: Ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions; to learn and understand office methods and equipment operations; demonstrate accuracy to alphabetize and file names and numbers and make computations.

Education/Training: Completion of the ninth grade in school.

License & Certificates: Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Communicable Disease, and First Aid Certificates from authorized providers, as determined by the Management Services department, may be required within three months of appointment.

Supplemental Information

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to communicate in a second language.