BEACH OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (Entry, Journey, Experienced)

Job Overview This is a part time, non permanent position in Huntington Beach, serving as a Beach Operations Assistant in the Public Works Department. Beach Operations Assistants perform general maintenance duties in support of beach maintenance operations. Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays. Based on qualifications, the department has discretion to determine hiring at Entry, Journey or Experienced level. The position may work independently, but is under overall supervision of a full time staff member in the beach maintenance operation. Responsibilities Clean restrooms Shovel debris from fire rings Hand sweep stairs Pick up trash Blow stairs with mobile compressor Perform other related duties as assigned Knowledge of Use of a variety of hand/power tools and equipment Safe work practices Safe motor vehicle operation Ability to Perform less skilled tasks with moderate supervision Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Learn beach maintenance duties and responsibilities and other related duties in support of Public Works beach maintenance programs Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in performance of duties Work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, to meet the seasonal programs and services of the Public Works Department as required Experience and Education Some high school and related experience or on-the-job training involving general maintenance duties. Knowledge and experience in beach maintenance is preferred, but not mandatory. Licensing Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Special Conditions Employees regularly assigned or required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. All Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or disaster. Physical Demands Sit to operate motorized vehicle; stand to perform tasks or operate tools and equipment; walk to carry/operate tools and equipment; reach below and above shoulder level, turn, twist, lean, bend, stoop, crouch and squat to perform physical tasks, and climb short distances; carry, push, pull and drag weight of at least 50 pounds a distance of approximately 35 feet from a staging point to a work area; light and firm grasping, including finger dexterity to hold and operate hand tools; foot manipulation to drive vehicle using accelerator pedal or brake pedal; speak to answer basic questions from the public or ask questions of the supervisor. Work is primarily performed outdoors with exposure to direct sunlight, rain, humidity, dust, and noisy equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr