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Salary: $20.27 - $24.63 HourlyLocation : Santa Ana, CAJob Type: Part-timeJob Number: 2023-00050EFDepartment: Public WorksOpening Date: 07/28/2023Bargaining Unit: SEIU - PTDescription The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community. This is a part-time position. The incumbents will work an average of 19 hours per week. Work schedule is to be determined.Applications received from this recruitment may be considered by Maintenance Services, Parks Services, or Water Services in the Public Works Department. Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To IF ASSIGNED TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Under general supervision, performs concrete, asphalt, and general construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, fences, and walls, including resurfacing and pouring sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; sealing cracks; applying applicable chemicals to surfaces; raking, compacting, and paving surfaces; and cleaning up work areas. Cleans City right-of-way by removing abandoned items, including homeless encampments, non-hazardous spills, and other debris. Operates, cleans and maintains vehicles and a variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance machinery and equipment, including those powered by pneumatic, gas and electric power. Operates, maintains, and stores power spray equipment and chemicals. Maintains and installs street markings and signage. Sets-up traffic safety devices and barricades. Performs tree services and weed abatement duties, which may require the use of tree chippers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment and includes helping to lower tree limbs, trimming shrubs, pruning small trees and bushes, sectioning limbs, assisting in removing trees, and planting trees. Removes graffiti markings by paint or other chemical application. Maintains vehicles, storage sites, and other work areas. Prepares, lifts, moves, loads, and unloads objects and materials weighing up to 95 pounds.Maintains and records accurate work logs and documentation. Uses a computer or similar devices to input data and retrieve work orders for public service requests. Responds to emergency requests during and after work hours. Follows safe work practices, policies and procedures when performing work and operating equipment. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. IF ASSIGNED TO PARKS SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Assists Park Services employees at park facilities and properties by performing skilled construction and maintenance work. The improvements, repairs, or park services duties may include, but are not limited to the following: plumbing, heating and air conditioning, metal fabrication, carpentry, electrical, masonry, tile setting, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation system programming/repair/auditing, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Assists Park Services employees by overseeing weekend operations, which may include reviewing or coordinating timely completion of duties performed by other part-time employees. Digs and backfills ditches and trenches. Lifts, moves and carries heavy objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Tools and equipment that may be used include, but are not limited to: power saws, sewer augers, welding equipment, test gauges, GPS/computer tablets, survey equipment, and other power equipment and tools. May operate small equipment such as backhoes, tractors, and air compressor powered equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.IF ASSIGNED TO WATER SERVICES, DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Under general supervision, performs pick and shovel work on a variety of surfaces that may include, but not limited to: asphalt, concrete, unpaved streets, sidewalks and parkways. Loads and unloads supplies and materials that may include, but not limited to: stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, pipe, debris, construction materials, tools and equipment. Digs and backfills ditches and trenches; lifts, moves and carries heavy objects weighing up to 95 pounds. May operate small power equipment and drive small trucks. Duties may also include: assists in laying pipe; assists in installing water services, sewer main/laterals and cleaning sewer laterals. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Some experience involving construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, water or sewer lines, or trees; maintenance and repair of involving plumbing, irrigation, aquatics, masonry, electrical, painting, air conditioning and heating (HVAC), horticulture, arboriculture, IPM and/or carpentry work and basic to intermediate skill in using a personal computer and software programs. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of: common tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair work, basic knowledge of safety precautions and practices in the operation of these common tools and equipment.Ability to: operate a computer; understand and follow specific oral and written instructions; perform strenuous manual tasks, often for extended periods and under occasionally adverse climatic conditions; operate standard transmission vehicles. Must be willing and able to perform work of a strenuous physical nature, including lifting up and carrying objects weighing up to 95 pounds.Skill in: the safe use of common tools and equipment used in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work. Special Requirements:Must possess and retain a valid California Class C Driver's License as a condition of employment. Some assignments will involve performing duties considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation (DOT). Those assigned to these duties are required to possess and retain a California Class B Driver's License. Applicants who possess a Class B Driver's License are highly desirable. Employees will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning and removing property and performing other assignments.Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings on an occasional basis, as a condition of employment. Incumbents may be required to respond to emergency requests during and after work hours. Must be willing and able to perform work of a strenuous physical nature, including lifting up and carrying objects weighing up to 95 pounds. Selection Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application AND supplemental application form online. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of an original application. Applications must be submitted online. Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: The Human Resources Department and Public Works Agency will review all applications and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications may be invited for an oral interview by the hiring agency. NOTE: Prior to appointment, a background records check and medical exam will be conducted. The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation. Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website: 01 Applications received from this recruitment may be considered by Maintenance Services, Parks Services, or Water Services in the Public Works Department. Please designate which division(s) you are interested in (Select all that apply). Maintenance Services Parks Services Water Services 02 Do you possess a CA Class C driver's license as of today? If you are out-of-state, do you possess a driver's license in your state of residence as of today, and are you willing and able to obtain a CA driver's license if offered the position? Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid California Class B driver's license? (This is not a requirement) Yes No 04 Are you able to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 95 lbs without assistance? Yes No 05 What is your skill level with Microsoft Office Applications? No experience with Microsoft Office Beginner Intermediate Advanced 06 Are you willing and able to work irregular hours, including some weekends, evenings and holidays, as needed? Yes No 07 Did you RETIRE from an agency under the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS)? Yes No 08 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Did not graduate high school / did not obtain GED Graduated high school / obtained GED Completed some college-level coursework or obtained Associate degree Obtained Bachelor's degree Obtained Graduate degree 09 How many years of experience do you possess in a lead capacity? None Less than 1 year At least 1 year, less than 2 years At least 2 years, less than 3 years At least 3 years or more 10 How many years of experience do you possess in assisting with construction, maintenance and repair involving plumbing, irrigation, aquatics, masonry, electrical, painting, air conditioning and heating (HVAC), horticulture, arboriculture, IPM, streets, sidewalks, water or sewer lines, trees, and/or carpentry work? No Experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 or more years 11 Describe your education, training and/or experience relevant to this position. 12 Please check if you have any experience or training in the following (select all that apply): Repairing activities of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, fences, walls, curbs, and gutters Applying chemicals to surfaces Raking, compacting, and paving surfaces Removing abandoned items, including homeless encampments, non-hazardous spills, and other debris Operating, cleaning and maintaining vehicles and a variety of light to heavy construction and maintenance machinery and equipment Operating, maintaining, and storing power spray equipment and chemicals Maintaining and installing street markings and signage Setting up traffic safety devices and barricades Performing tree services and weed abatement duties Helping to lower tree limbs, trimming shrubs, pruning small trees and bushes, sectioning limbs, assisting in removing trees, and/or planting trees Removing graffiti markings by paint or other chemical application Preparing, lifting, moving, loading, and unloading heavy objects and materials Performing pick and shovel work on surfaces such as, asphalt, concrete, unpaved streets, sidewalks and parkways Loading and unloading supplies and materials such as stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, pipe, debris, construction materials, tools and equipment Digging and backfilling ditches and trenches Lifting, moving and carrying heavy objects Operating small power equipment Driving small trucks Laying pipe Installing water services, sewer main/laterals and/or cleaning sewer laterals Performing strenuous manual work Utilizing common tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance or repair work None of the above Required Question