MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties

MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST SAN SIMEON STATE HISTORICAL MONUMENT / HEARST CASTLE

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program)."

This is a great position for anyone interested in starting a career in Parks, and an incredible opportunity to work around and handle priceless works of art.

This position works under the direction of the Museum Curator I with some supervision in daily activities by lead workers. The reporting location is at Hearst Castle, Hearst San Simeon, SHM, Collections Management Office on the Hilltop.

Maintenance Aides clean the interior of Casa Grande, three Guest Cottages, storage and exhibit areas, and artwork on the grounds. Duties include cleaning tasks that ensure public health and safety standards are maintained, museum housekeeping of the historic building, and care of the museum art collection. Specialized training is provided on site.

Must be able to read and write English, follow instructions, and work independently, ability to work with equipment and other tools appropriate for the job and willingness to work on ladders and scaffolding.

Employment is typically 3-4 days a week year-round. This position requires working weekends and holidays, hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. You must purchase and wear a DPR uniform and conform to minimal grooming standards.  This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.)

State housing is not available.  For further information please contact Michelle Chavez, Show phone number View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

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Working Conditions

Working in the interior and exteriors of historic structures around artifacts, and under adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, high winds, and rain). Exposed to cleaning products, chemicals, dirt, dust, mold, fumes, unpleasant odors, loud noises, and waste from rodents and other pests. Outdoor work is common Daily duties require the incumbent to stand, sit, and walk with repetitive leg and arm movements and constant hand grasping and finger dexterity. May occasionally bend, reach forward and overhead, squat, and kneel. Frequent and prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Requires moderate physical work, moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you  must include the Position # 549-742-0987-901and the Job Control #  JC-532691in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note:  If you are applying for multiple positions, you  must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately.  Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.