Maintenance Aide I (Temporary/Part-Time)

<div style="text-align: center;">**THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**<strong> </strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>The City of Hemet is pleased to announce the opportunity for qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Maintenance Aide I (Temporary/Part-Time) Apprentice program.<br> <br>The Apprentice program will assist the three Public Works Divisions – Streets, Water, and Parks. The program will provide educational and career support such as: how to fill out a job application online, how to prepare for an interview, interview techniques, requirements and qualifications needed or specific City job classifications, and how to attain the skills needed to apply for a City position, etc. The apprentice will learn how the City government operates.<br> <br>A day working in the Parks Division could involve a variety of activities such as weed abatement, cleaning and stocking restrooms, picking up grounds, and inventorying trees.<br> <br>A day working in the Streets Division could involve a variety of activities such as cleaning up gutters and sidewalks, assisting with repairs, illegal dump removal, and graffiti abatement.<br> <br>A day working in the Water Division could involve a variety of activities such as providing water conservation education to the public, monitoring for water waste, and assisting with water utility maintenance or construction.  </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40.0px;text-align: justify;">1.  Removes weeds from City right-of-ways and grounds; hand weeds flower beds, fence line, and other areas; cleans and picks up trash in parkway, streets and in parks.<br><br>2.  Sweeps gutters and sidewalks; collects and disposes of debris and leaves.<br><br>3.  Uses a variety of hand and power tools, machines, and light equipment.<br><br>4.  May operate licensed vehicles, including light trucks.<br><br>5.  Assists others in the performance of related tasks.<br><br>6.  Maintenance Aide II level will involve some supervision of other crew members, still under the direct supervision of a regular City employee.</div><strong><u>Education and/or Experience</u></strong><div style="text-align: justify;">Maintenance Aide I:  This is an entry level, temporary position intended to provide work experience to student workers.  A letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at the school attended is required.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maintenance Aide II:  This level is for workers in the second year of the program (as evidenced by completing 500 hours at the Maintenance Aide I level).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ability to perform a variety of unskilled maintenance tasks; use a variety of hand tools and operate a variety of small power-driven equipment; understand and follow verbal and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><u>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, if 18 or older.</div> 

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