Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Beach and Queensway Bay Maintenance Division, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a part-time Maintenance Assistant II (NC) position. There is currently one (1) part-time vacancy, however, this recruitment may be used to fill future openings as they occur.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $58 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: approximately 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Long Beach climate and waterfront conditions are second to none, since the City of Long Beach is located on the coast of Southern California and has near shore waters protected by a series of breakwaters. The Department\'s Marine Bureau has many wonderful waterfront assets to offer to our visitors. The Marine Bureau manages over 3,200 boat slips in three marinas, as well as a thriving commercial harbor that provides many enjoyable on-water activities. In addition, the Bureau manages 11 miles of recreational beach and waterfront, five launch ramp facilities, a rowing/water-skiing facility, a public pier, beach restrooms, waterfront landscaping, playgrounds, and many other recreational opportunities.

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Unclassified positions with the City do not require applying through the Civil Service process. All communication will be handled through the department. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. Scheduled hours may vary by week on an as-needed basis. The successful candidate may work up to 28 hours per week, not to exceed 1,600 work hours per service year. Non-career employees are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. This is an at-will, seasonal, part-time position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, this position performs routine, semi-skilled maintenance duties along our beaches and Queensway Bay that may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Daily trash removal and cleaning;
• Graffiti abatement & painting;
• Sweep and use mechanical blower on public beach access paths;
• Operate various light to medium vehicles, vessels and equipment (e.g., utility truck with trailer, small sidewalk [Tennant] floor sweeper, golf carts, Rainbow Harbor trash skimmer vessel)
• Operate manual and mechanical tools within a marine environment;
• Perform routine maintenance and landscape duties;
• Report hazardous conditions;
• Drive City vehicle to various facilities;
• Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

This position is open to all candidates meeting the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator license;
• Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds regularly, and 75 pounds occasionally with or without assistance.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) months of experience interacting with the public in a customer service setting is desirable;
• One (1) year of professional maintenance experience is desirable;
• Additional years of professional maintenance experience is highly desirable;
• Experience working in a marine environment and on the waterways is desirable;
• Experience with graffiti abatement and painting is desirable;
• Experience with carpentry and/or masonry is desirable.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of the organization and the public;
• Ability to work safely, efficiently and perform tasks independently;
• Willingness to work outside in all kinds of weather, as well as all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All candidates must submit a complete application prior to the deadline. The most qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-3181.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

In support of the City\'s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
FAIR CHANCE ACT
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .

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