MAINTENANCE WORKER PART-TIME

Salary: $25.05 - $30.47 Hourly
Location : 751 South Alhambra Avenue, Monterey Park, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 26-27PT
Department: Public Works
Division: Building Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The City of Monterey Park is now hiring for the part-time position of Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department.

The current vacancy is in the Facilities Division.
Under general supervision from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the part-time Maintenance Worker is responsible for conducting routine maintenance activities ranging from building maintenance, repair, and improvement projects at facilities around the city. The position works a flexible schedule, up to 20 hours per week.

THE POSITION
The essential duties and responsibilities of a Facilities Maintenance Worker may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs basic maintenance tasks, including painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling tiles, and making minor carpentry repairs
• Assists with plumbing repairs such as replacing faucets, unclogging drains, and repairing toilets
• Assists with basic electrical maintenance, including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures under the direction of qualified staff
• Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment and facilities as assigned
• Performs routine inspections of City buildings and reports maintenance deficiencies or safety hazards
• Cleans work areas and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and orderly condition
• Loads, unloads, and transports maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment
• Responds to routine maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner
• Follows established safety procedures and properly uses personal protective equipment
• Maintains courteous and professional interactions with City staff, contractors, and the general public
• Performs other related duties as assigned

IDEAL CANDIDATE
An ideal candidate will have the following skills and traits:

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn multiple building trades
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Takes initiative
• Dependable

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school or GED is required.
• One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance work, ground, or park maintenance, or related labor or semi-skilled work is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of: basic methods, operating equipment, materials, hand tools, power tools and equipment pertaining to street construction, landscape, facilities, and water maintenance; safe work practices.
Skills and Ability: follow written and oral instructions; complete simple forms; perform manual labor; perform semi-skilled duties; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL EFFORT

Positions in this classification may perform tasks requiring effort, bending, stooping, climbing, pulling, and lifting equipment and materials weighing 20-100 lbs., and may be exposed to inclement weather.
LICENSES

Possession of a valid CA driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired. Limited exemptions may apply.
There are no benefits for this position.
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What is your highest level of education completed?

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From the list below, please select which CA Driver's License you currently possess and maintain.

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How many years in construction maintenance work or related labor or skilled work do you posess?

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Maintenance Worker duties may require employees to perform work at elevated heights. Employees are required to follow all applicable safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment. I acknowledge that I have read and understand that this position may require work at elevated heights as an essential job function.

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This position requires you to work in inclement weather. Are you able to meet this requirement?

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This is a part-time position. By clicking yes below, you understand you are applying for part-time.

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This position is scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week. Please describe your availability, including the days and hours you are available to work and any scheduling limitations.
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