Maintenance Aide

Salary: $19.98 - $25.15 Hourly
Location : City Yard, 9633 Beverly Road, Pico Rivera, CA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 202606-Maintenance Aide
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/08/2026


Description
MAINTENANCE AIDE

Hourly (Part-Time; Non-Benefited) - Up to 28 hours/week

Salary starts at $19.98 per hour

Open/Competitive - Open Until Filled
The City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost-effective infrastructure and services to promote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders.


The Department

The Public Works Department is responsible for the engineering, permitting, maintenance and operation of the City's infrastructure, including: streets, sidewalks, roadway medians, alleys, public parking lots, traffic signals, etc. The Department also manages maintenance and public service programs such as graffiti abatement, tree trimming, street sweeping, trash and recycling services, parks and street maintenance, and utilities and facilities maintenance. In addition, the Department Manages a comprehensive capital improvement program that provides roadway rehabilitation, signal coordination, trail construction, etc.

The Position

The City is seeking to fill multiple part-time Maintenance Aide positions for various shifts within the Public Works Streets and Parks Maintenance Divisions. Under general supervision, this position will assist in a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties, which may include, but is not limited to custodial service, landscape and park maintenance, street maintenance and graffiti abatement. Candidates must have the availability to work a flexible schedule.
This position will be required to work a varied shift including non-traditional hours, nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department, emergency response, special events, neighborhood watch meetings, community group meetings, and City Council meetings.

Essential Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by employees in this classification.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties:

• Perform street maintenance, including asphalt repair and concrete construction.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including irrigation system and facility repairs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Remove trash and bulky items from alleyways, parkways, vacant lots, and City-owned property.
• Plant, water, weed, trim, seed, maintain shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Remove weeds from parkways and alleyways.
• Operate equipment including compressor, pressure washing equipment and paint sprayers.
• May interact with the public and private contractors.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and re-stock supplies.
• Clean, sweep, mop, scrub, wax, polish floors and upholstery.
• Wash windows, walls, and other surfaces.
• Open, clean, stock and sanitize restrooms at all City parks.
• Clean and maintain horse trails.
• Pressure wash walkways and picnic areas.
• Assist with ball and sports maintenance.
• Pick up and empty trash cans and other waste materials from all City Parks.
• Pick up shopping carts, remove yard sale signs and posters from public right-of way.
• Assist with abatement of residential properties.
• Assist with City events including traffic control, delivering materials, set-up and clean-up of facilities used for City events.
• Provide general customer service to members of the public/patrons as instructed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Tools and procedures necessary to perform basic duties in the areas of street, grounds maintenance and/or construction materials, tools and equipment; and techniques and safety practices of routine maintenance work.

Ability to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds;
• Read, understand, verbalize, and carry out both written and oral instructions;
• Perform heavy physical labor;
• Exercise personal control and represent the City in a professional manner;
• Work well with others and independently;
• Exercise judgment as needed without direct supervision;
• Bilingual in Spanish is desired.

Education and Experience:

• Applicants must submit a copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with application materials.
• One (1) year of full-time general maintenance work in facility, street, landscape, and park maintenance and construction.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the incumbents may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work at heights above 20 feet; use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and often work with constant interruptions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License throughout the course of employment. City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program.

A Veteran's Credit of 10 points may be applied once a candidate has qualified for the eligibility list. Applicants must submit proof of service/honorable discharge in accordance with the City of Pico Rivera's Rules and Regulations along with application materials prior to the filing date. Proof must be submitted with the application materials to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

TESTING :

Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examination) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary. We will keep our applicants posted as we progress in the recruitment process.
FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous

Apply early! This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close without prior notice.
SELECTION PROCESS:
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g., high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular, permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Physical/Background Check
Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.
At-will Classification
Members in this job classification are considered union represented at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff:
City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660
Part-Time Represented - This classification is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local (SEIU) 721. (Membership optional)

Retirement - Hourly employees will be enrolled in the Nationwide 401(a) Plan.

The City of Pico Rivera does not participate in the Social Security system.

Holidays - The City agrees to designate up to 6 paid holidays for represented part-time hourly workers with some exceptions, per memorandum of understanding.


Sick Leave - 40 hours under the California Paid Sick Leave Law for employees working for at least 30 days within a year and satisfying a 90-day employment period.


Leave Time - Entitled to accrue leave time beginning on first day of work.


Credit Union - Credit Union membership is available.

The City of Pico Rivera is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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I understand that applications must be fully completed, including thorough responses to all supplemental questions, for consideration in this competitive process.I further understand that by answering "Yes," I acknowledge that I must submit all required documents as attachments at the time of filing. I understand that failure to do so will result in my application being considered incomplete. Required documents may include college transcripts/degrees and/or a DD-214 Member 4 Form (if applicable). Applicants with foreign degrees must also provide proof of educational equivalency.

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If offered the position, do you possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?

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• No

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Do you meet the minimum age requirement?(Minimum 18 years of age or older)

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Are you willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs?

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Do you possess any combination of experience and education equivalent to one (1) year of full-time general maintenance work in facility, street, landscape, and park maintenance and construction?

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Are you available to work a varied shift including non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department?

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Please provide the hours you are available to work each day of the week.For example:Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays- available all day;Tuesday- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.;Wednesday- not available;Saturday- 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Vacation schedule in 2026 from 5/15 to 6/1, etc.
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How long is the availability you have indicated above good until (MM/DD/YY)?
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By answering "Yes," I understand that the City of Pico Rivera sends important updates about my job application by electronic email (sender: View email address on click.appcast.io). If I unsubscribe from email or text messages, I may not receive updates about my application status, interview invitations, or other job opportunities.

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Disclosure Authorization and ReleaseI hereby authorize any former employer, its employees and representatives, or any person listed as a reference, to provide any and all information they deem appropriate regarding my employment and job performance to the City of Pico Rivera, its employees, representatives, and/or agents. This information may be provided either verbally or in writing. In addition to authorizing the release of any information regarding my employment, I hereby fully waive any rights or claims I have or may have against any former employer, its employees and representatives, educational institutions, or any person listed as a reference from any and all liability, claims, or damages that may directly or indirectly result from the use, disclosure, or release of such information by any person or party, whether such information is favorable or unfavorable to me.I certify that all statements made in this application are true and complete and I authorize investigation of all matters herein contained. I agree and understand that any misrepresentation or omission of a material fact may be justification for rejection of my application, refusal of employment, removal of my name from the eligibility list, and/or dismissal from employment with the City of Pico Rivera. I agree to undergo a physical examination and drug screen by a City-appointed physician and fully understand that employment is contingent upon meeting the City's physical requirements. (Print your name and date)
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