Job Description

Maintenance Aide

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City of Chico, CA
Chico, California United States
Posted: Nov 19, 2025

Salary:

$37,065.60 - $47,320.00 Annually USD
Full Time


Building Maintenance


Parks and Recreation

Position Information

The Public Works-Operations and Maintenance Department is seeking three reliable individuals to work with our team at the entry-level position of Maintenance Aide for the Parks, Right-of-Way, and Trees divisions (1 position each).



This is a trainee position in the maintenance series of classifications. After appropriate training and experience, the Maintenance Aide could reasonably expect to be promoted to Maintenance Worker unless a permanent Maintenance Aide position has been established.



Under supervision, to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the routine operation of public facilities; to operate Type C power driven equipment; to perform related duties as required.

Class Characteristics



This is a trainee position in the maintenance series of classifications. After appropriate training and experience, the Maintenance Aide could reasonably expect to be promoted to Maintenance Worker unless a permanent Maintenance Aide position has been established.



Examples of Typical Job Functions (Illustrative Only)



Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Perform heavy routine manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, buildings, parks, recreation areas and other municipal facilities. Load and unload material. Excavate and backfill trenches with appropriate hand tools. Clean gutters, drains and culverts. Rake leaves, clean grounds and assist in spraying. Cut weeds, clear brush and trim trees. Operate, clean and maintain basic tools and equipment used on the job. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Use, maintenance and application of basic hand tools; safe work practices.

Ability to:

Perform heavy manual labor; Maintain and establish cooperative working relationships; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Read and write at the level necessary to perform the above.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience/Education :

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.

If permanently assigned to Tree Maintenance:

Some paid experience in the maintenance of trees.

Required Licenses/Certifications :

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

Additional Information

Physical Demands



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.May drive dump truck and other similar Type C power driven equipment.



Environmental Conditions



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.



The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.



May drive dump truck and other similar Type C power driven equipment.



The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: City of Chico - Employee Benefits



Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

City of Chico

530-879-7905


The City of Chico, situated in beautiful Northern California, lies on the northeast edge of the Sacramento Valley, in the midst of lush agricultural land. Founded in 1860 by General John Bidwell, and incorporated in 1872, the City's ideal locale provides convenient access to large metropolitan areas, such as the San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento region, while offering a lower cost of living. Chico's population, just over 93,000, makes it one of the largest cities north of Sacramento. Large local agencies, such as California State University - Chico, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Enloe Hospital, and the City of Chico have been a significant influence on the City and region, providing key employment and economic opportunities.


Home to Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipally owned parks in the nation, as well as a vibrant Downtown and City Plaza, Chico prides itself on a large variety of recreational and community opportunities throughout the year. Locals and out of town visitors are quick to remark on the sense of community and lively spirit that seems to permeate all of Chico, especially at the local famers' markets or free concerts in the plaza that occur all summer long.


The City of Chico is a charter city with a City Council consisting of seven councilmembers. The City is a Council - Manager form of government, with the City Manager directly appointed by the Council. City Management has focused on building a strong team of individuals dedicated to serving the community at-large, while also focusing on economic development and emphasizing community involvement.


The mission statement of the City Manager's Department clearly emphasizes the City's continued commitment to expanding services and community efforts that enhance the City:


The mission of the City Manager's Department is to provide professional leadership in the administration and execution of policies and objectives formulated by City Council; to develop and recommend alternative solutions to community problems for Council consideration; to plan and develop new programs to meet future needs of the City; to prepare the annual budget; and foster community pride in city government through excellent customer service and effective and efficient operations.