Maintenance Worker/Seasonal
City of Milpitas Milpitas, California, United States
- Location: Milpitas, California, United States
- Categories: Building Maintenance
- Job Type: Temporary
- Posted: Mar 18, 2025
Job Description:
Maintenance Worker/Seasonal
Description
Definition*This recruitment is open until filled, and may close at any time. Applications are screened on a regular basis and referred to the hiring department. Employees in this classification may work a maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)*
This is a temporary, unrepresented, part-time position. Under close supervision, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker assists in the performance of a variety of entry-level and unskilled maintenance and repair duties in assigned maintenance operations, which may include water, sewer, storm, park, landscape, street, road, and facility maintenance.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs preparatory work for maintenance activities, including: gathering equipment, materials and supplies; loading and unloading materials, and laying out materials and equipment for projects
- Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks, depending upon area of assignment, including: posting general notices, pulling weeds, picking up litter, raking leaves and debris, planting, miscellaneous painting tasks, replacing light bulbs, emptying trash bins, graffiti removal, and restroom janitorial work
- Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including: picking up tools, spills, and debris; cleaning work areas, and performing touch-up work as needed.
- May operate a vehicle for pickup and delivery duties
- May operate power tools such as power washer, leaf blower, weed eaters and basic hand tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Typical Qualifications
Experience and Education
Completion of coursework equivalent to the eighth grade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as noted above.
License and Other Requirements
A valid class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment
Work is mainly performed outdoors; ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, crawl, bend, and stoop at any given time; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day and occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year; hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides; ability to walk on uneven surfaces; ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.
Other Requirements :
- Physical exam and drug and alcohol screening
- Visual Requirements: Discern colors
- Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to work various weekday hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM up to 29 hours per week
City of Milpitas Temporary/ Seasonal Employee* Benefits at a Glance
Retirement Benefits
Federal law requires that employees who are not members of the City retirement plan (CalPERS) be covered under an alternate retirement plan (PARS).
6% of your salary will be deducted for participation in the PARS plan. The City will also contribute 1.5% of your earnings to your PARS account every pay period.
Paid Time Off
In accordance with State Law, after 90 days, Temporary/Seasonal employees receive 40 hours to use for sick leave.
Work and Life
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership at the Milpitas Sports Center.
Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership in Commonwealth Credit Union, which offers a broad range of financial and investment services.
Temporary/Seasonal employees may qualify for Transportation Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) cash incentive or transit subsidies based on their commute method.
Health Insurance (Not available to most Temporary/Seasonal Employees)
Temporary employees in a non-clerical position hired in the Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions may qualify for participation in CalPERS health, Delta Dental and Vision. (per Res. 7062) o Multiple plans available through CalPERS Health; plans with Kaiser rate or lower are paid by the City.
Delta Dental: City paid
Vision: City paid
*Temporary/Seasonal employees are limited to work no more than 1000 hours per Fiscal Year.