Maintenance Assistant (PT)

Public Works Department Position

The South Pasadena Public Works Department is recruiting a driven and reliable individual to assist with a variety of functions across the Facilities, Parks, Streets, and Sewer divisions, contributing to maintenance and improvement of City infrastructure and services.

This position may work up to 18 hours per week, and scheduling may vary depending on departmental needs. This recruitment may close at any time, with or without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Purpose: Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and general construction work in one of the Public Works divisions of Streets/Sewers, Parks and Facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Examples of Duties: The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below:

• Performs unskilled and some semi-skilled tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of City buildings and facilities, streets, parks, landscaping, medians, sewers, and rights-of-way, and removes graffiti; and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Loads, unloads, and stores delivered supplies and equipment in Maintenance Yard; drives or rides in service trucks to travel to and from work sites; assists in setting up and taking down safety cones and delineators.
• Uses hand and power tools at work sites to perform basic maintenance duties such as shovels, brooms, trimmers, and small cultivating tools as well as power blowers and power washing equipment; operates other power tools and equipment with appropriate guidance.
• Cleans and maintains City parks, landscaping, and median strips; performs ground level trimming of trees, bushes, and other plants; picks up and hauls debris collected throughout the City.
• Assists with asphalt and concrete repairs, including breaking up existing surfaces and mixing and spreading new material.
• Assists in cleaning, washing, and repainting surfaces.
• Assists in light facilities maintenance tasks including cleaning, restocking supplies, moving furniture, hanging items from the wall, and painting. Cleans and maintains restrooms; dumps trash and replaces liners. Performs preventative maintenance to maintain tools, vehicles and equipment. Assists in setting up structures, tables, and chairs for special events

Qualifications

Experience: Six or more months of general maintenance work experience is desirable. Knowledge of: General maintenance, cleaning, and repair methods and preventative maintenance techniques; proper use of hand and power tools; learn and apply learned maintenance and repair procedures involving streets, storm drains, parks, facilities, medians and landscape work; basic record keeping techniques. Ability to: Perform heavy manual labor; use basic hand and power tools; perform simple maintenance repairs and construction-related tasks. Operate hand tools and power equipment and perform assigned maintenance tasks following established procedures and safety techniques; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and carry out oral or written instructions.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: The employee drives in traffic to job sites. The position constantly works outdoors in field settings and is subject to variable weather conditions, including heat, dust, moisture and wetness. The employee occasionally wears personal protective equipment including helmet, ear protection, and gloves, when working in construction areas or when exposed to power tools, compressors, and large-scale motorized equipment. Employees are exposed to oils, greases, paint removers, and cleaning agents. Physical Demands The employee frequently stands and walks within work areas and sits in driving to maintenance work sites and City facilities. Firm and light grasping is required to move heavier materials and operate equipment controls and the employee reaches above and below shoulder level to perform tasks. The employee is expected to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, and crawl at times to access work areas. Strenuous physical work. Physical demands include frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.

Selection Procedure: The final filing date for this recruitment is Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PDT. The City reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents may be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed in depth and breadth of experience and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to undergo a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.

Fair Chance Act: The City of South Pasadena will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report (for non-public-safety backgrounds).

About the City: The City of South Pasadena (population 26,047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, stunning homes, unique small businesses, top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire, police and water departments.

Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides, South Pasadena's unique character makes it one of California's most desirable locations. The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences, giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles, South Pasadena maintains small-town quality, with charming residential streetscapes, and a historic commercial core, making it one of Hollywood's favorite suburban filming locations, featured in numerous television and big screen productions.

South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community. The City enjoys quiet, attractive, walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate. There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena, including the Oneonta Club, WISPPA, South Pasadena Arts Council, AYSO, Little League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women's Club, Chamber of Commerce, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Holy Family Church, St. James Church, South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, Vecinos and many others. Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21,000 trees, the City's picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole, Par-3 golf course, tennis, racquet and pickleball facilities, horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area. Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.