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The City of Lawndale THE HEART OF THE SOUTH BAY. Position Summary Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for general and routine semi-skilled and skilled heavy and manual street, grounds, landscape, custodial and building maintenance work for the City. This weekend position must work a flexible varying schedule, to include Saturday, Sunday, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties may include, but are not limited to: perform street, grounds, landscaping, and building maintenance; general and routine repairs and custodial maintenance tasks on City owned and leased facilities and equipment; sweep, mop, strip, wax, vacuum, shampoo and polish floors; vacuum, dust and polish woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, walls, mirrors, doors, and lavatories; empty and clean trash containers; maintain, clean, sanitize lavatories; refill and restock dispensers and supplies; clean alleys and parkways; perform graffiti removal and abatement; weed abatement; fill pot holes; clean and service equipment and drainage system; paint surfaces and curb markings; paint, patch and repair a variety of surfaces; participates in community neighborhood clean-up activities; operates a pick-up truck or similar light equipment; operates hand, power and heavy equipment related to maintenance; clean-up work sites upon completion of jobs; assist with routine maintenance of parks, grounds, and recreation areas watering, weeding, planting, and trash pick-up; assist with the repair and maintenance of streets, curbs, gutters, driveways, sidewalks, and storm drains; assists with routine plumbing, electrical, and carpentry maintenance and repair; sets out cones, signs, barricades and flags at work sites for safety purposes and to secure from traffic; completes and maintain log of work performed and may prepare records to note facility conditions and equipment use; performs custodial duties at City facilities; lock and secure buildings; and performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required combination would be: Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND one (1) year of building or street maintenance work.

Specialized training in maintenance or a related field is desirable. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License, Certificate of Automobile Insurance for Personal Liability and satisfactory driving record is required. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver's License is desirable.

Incumbents in this position are subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. Knowledge of: Methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment relative to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, appliance, irrigation, street maintenance, street maintenance, landscaping, painting, and custodial work; safe and proper use of supplies, tools, chemicals and equipment required; safety standards and work practices; graffiti abatement concepts, techniques, equipment and supplies; occupational hazards and safety guidelines; hand tools, vehicles, and heavy or light equipment; principles and practices of personal computers and related software; and excellent customer service. Ability to: Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work; follow maintenance and custodial safety rules, regulations and practices; clean and maintain buildings and facilities; use a variety of maintenance tools and equipment safely; work independently; exercise appropriate judgement; generate and maintain accurate work records; understand maintenance activities and observe safety rules; identify and solve maintenance problems and tasks; operate a computer and related software; operate a vehicle and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's license with DMV; maintain inventory of supplies and materials; communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

On a continuous basis, walk and stand going in and out of buildings; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist to perform maintenance activities; drive; wear protective gear and work with chemical solutions, harsh, toxic substances; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; lift or carry 75 pounds or less; subject to frequent interruptions, public contact and moderate noise levels, working indoors and outdoors in increment weather. Supplemental Information SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications are being accepted immediately and subject to close anytime. Please apply immediately by submitting an official City Employment Application and resume.

All application materials, to include employment application and resume will be screened and only the most qualified applicants, will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include, but not limited to application review and evaluation, interview, written and/or performance test. A passing score of at least 70% is required on each phase of the selection process to be placed on the eligibility list, which will remain active for a period of up to one year. Candidates chosen to fill vacancies will be required to pass a physical examination (which includes a drug/alcohol test) and a background investigation (which includes fingerprinting).

Candidates must be able to provide documentation which authorizes their legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 upon hire. Employees chosen to fill a vacancy must serve a 12-month probationary period and can be released from service with or without cause during the probationary period. The City of Lawndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate against applicants based on their race, skin color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing/closing date should you require an accommodation due to a disability in the testing process. All City of Lawndale employees are designated disaster service workers in the event of an emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public.