Maintenance Assistant PTU - Family Camp at Yosemite
Maintenance Assistant PTU - Family Camp at Yosemite
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
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About the Department
- Are you ready to join a team that is Building Community Through Fun Are you ready to make a difference
The City of San Joses Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jose a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks recreation and neighborhood services for an active San Jose. ActivateSJ PRNS latest strategic work plan is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship nature equity & access identity and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live work play and learn which include 48 community centers 10 regional parks 203 neighborhood parks Happy Hollow Park & Zoo 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service and value the publics trust. Our team is collaborative supportive and innovative. We are a fastpaced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information please visitActivateSJ.Family Camp at Yosemite is located in the Sierras about 10 miles west of Yosemite National Park. Family Camp is a summer recreational facility run by the City of San Jose. The camp serves 250300 campers per day. The program is geared for families by providing lodging meal service recreation activities and retail operations.
For more information visit our website at Family Camp at Yosemite.
Thispart time Maintenance Assistantopportunity is with the Destination Events and Sports Unit (DES) in the Park Division of the Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
NOTE:This position requires the parttime Maintenance Assistant to report onsite to the Family Camp Yosemite facility in Groveland California. Onsite living facilities are available during the peak season. MayOctober 1. A potential schedule forthis positioncouldworkfourdays a week during peak season and theremainderof the hours during the off season.Schedulewillbedeterminedbased on operational needs.This position will provide support to our facilitiesteam andwill work with otherto seasonal employees during the summer season. During pre and post season this position will support projects and program improvements at camp.
Position Duties
The Maintenance Assistant classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and hourly pay range is $26.22 $33.45 for parttime unbenefited employees.The Parks Recreationand Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to filltwo2PartTime Unbenefited Maintenance Assistantvacanciesin the Parks division at Family Camp in Yosemite.
This is the entrylevel class in the Maintenance Worker classification series. This class is responsible for providing unskilled support for assigned maintenance operations and/or programs. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Maintenance Worker I level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of entry level maintenance tasksincluding but not limited to:
Building grounds and park maintenance
Knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools used inmaintenance
Knowledge of landscape maintenance pest control application and irrigation systems
Knowledge of and adherence to safe work practices and precautions
Awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace including the willingness and skills to communicate risks and hazards
Ability to perform basic arithmeticcalculationsandmake simplemeasurements
Ability to perform manuallabor
Ability to lift heavy weights (up to 50 pounds or heavier weight)
Minimum Qualifications
Education:Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development GED Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience: No experience required.
Licenses or Certificates: As a condition of employment in some designated positions the following may be required:- Possession of a valid drivers license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California; or
- Possession of a valid State of California Class A or B drivers license with applicable endorsements; or
- Possession of a valid State of California Certified Commercial Applicators License.
Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year.
Background Check:Candidates will be required to undergo a background check including a criminal history records check before being considered for a position.Other Qualifications
Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Customer Service Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using a professional demeanor.
Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Reliability Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Teamwork & Interpersonal SkillsDevelops effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
MultiTasking Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questionsregardingthe duties of the positions please contactParks Recreation and Facilities Supervisor Amber Stegner at.
If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes please contact Jessica De Vera PRNS Employee Services Analyst at .
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
