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City of Claremont The Claremont Community Services Department is looking for highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to provide hands-on support to the City's Sanitation and Maintenance Divisions. If you enjoy working outdoors, using your hands, learning new skills, and making a visible difference in the community, this could be the opportunity for you. Do you want to: Gain hands-on experience developing valuable skills in maintenance, landscaping, sanitation, irrigation, plumbing, repairs, equipment operation, and public works.

Join a team that takes pride in providing essential services to the community and maintaining Claremont's public spaces. Work for an organization that values innovation, community engagement, and professional growth. If you answered yes, consider joining Team Claremont as our next Maintenance Assistant and help shape the future of a city that continues to set the standard for municipal excellence.

SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview. Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change.

Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email. OPEN DATE: August 18, 2026 CLOSE DATE: September 1, 2026 INTERVIEWS: September 15, 2026 The Position The Claremont Community Services Department is hiring for Maintenance Assistants for the Maintenance and Sanitation Division.

Maintenance Division Maintenance Assistants assigned to the Maintenance Division will assist the City by performing basic maintenance tasks, as assigned. The Maintenance Division is split into two crews: Buildings/Infrastructure and Parks. Buildings/Infrastructure- These employees will perform basic building maintenance, pick up trash, remove graffiti, conduct minor asphalt patching, provide sewer maintenance, replace/install signs, and power wash.

Parks - These employees will perform basic irrigation repairs, playground equipment repairs, and basic plumbing repairs, and will assist with maintenance and burials at the City-owned cemetery. Sanitation Division Maintenance Assistants assigned to the Sanitation Division will assist commercial refuse drivers with moving bins and navigating clearance zones. They will pick-up and deliver dumpsters, automated containers, and bulky household item discards; perform valet services; and keep the City Yard clean.

The Maintenance Assistant position is 25 hours per week between Monday and Sunday, 4:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours of work may vary, and some evening and holiday hours may be required

Actual work schedule depends on crew assignment and will be determined upon hire. All Maintenance Assistant assignments are made at the discretion of the Director of Community Services. Ideal Candidate Education: Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12th grade or equivalent (GED).

Experience: Some maintenance experience is required. Licenses and Certifications: Due to the performance of field duties which will require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment is required. Employees must maintain a current license and acceptable driving record throughout the term of employment.

Physical Abilities: The Maintenance Assistant position involves heavy physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds or more;pushing and pulling containers, carts, tools, equipment, and materials exceeding 100 pounds; frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, andreaching; and working outdoors in heat, sunlight, dust, noise, and other environmental conditions. For a comprehensive list of duties and requirements, review the job description HERE. Additional Information REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.