Maintenance Aide- Park Maintenance

Salary: $18.65 - $23.81 Hourly Location : CITY OF CARSON, CA Job Type: PART-TIME Job Number: 2500211 Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Division: PARKS & RECREATION Opening Date: 02/25/2026 THE POSITION The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the Maintenance Aide position Continuous until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly.Ideal Candidate: Come join the City of Carson! Our Community Services/Recreation department is seeking self-motivated, service-oriented candidates who enjoy working with the public, excels working independently to keep our parks beautiful for our residents. Vacancy Information: There are seven part-time (FSLA non-exempt) positions available. Hours: Monday -Thursday 7:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. Friday-Monday 7:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (Work hours are based on department needs and are subject to change)Job Summary: Under close supervision, to perform a variety of routine and repetitive manual duties; to perform related duties as required. This position is an unclassified (at-will) part-time position that works no more than 20 hours per week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES (These functions are representative and may not be presented in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.) Public Works: Washes street sweepers, pickup trucks, cars and equipment by hand and with a steam cleaner. Cleans vehicle windows. Checks cab area in vehicles for broken accessories. Empties trash cans. Cleans work area. Sweeps floor. Performs related duties as required. Administrative Services: Assists Duplicating Equipment Operator in operating, cleaning and maintaining various types of duplicating, copying and related equipment. Fills vending machines. Loads, unloads and receives supplies and equipment. Delivers supplies and equipment to departments. Cleans work areas. Sweeps floor. Moves furniture. Performs related duties as required. Parks and Recreation: Assists maintenance and recreation personnel to deliver and set up chairs, tables, booths, props, amplifying systems, stages. Cleans work area. Moves furniture and equipment. Mows, cleans and maintains parks and other facilities as directed. Performs related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows: Education and Experience: High school graduation or GED and six months of full-time experience performing maintenance work. Skills and Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions. Learn and abide by safety regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with the public. License/Certificate: Possession of a valid work permit if under 18 years of age and currently enrolled in high school. Possession of a valid California C driver's license may be required and must be insurable by the City's insurance carrier. WORKING CONDITIONSRecruitment Process: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until all positions are filled. To be considered, please submit an online application. Applications will be evaluation for the depth and breadth of experience, as well as the level and relevance of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include the following components: Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight SME review, no weight Selection Interview, weighted at 100% The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment. NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a "first come-first served" basis. Candidates interested in these positions are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Appointment: Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath. Other Information: The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender. In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report's accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at (310) 952-1736. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This recruitment is Open. CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES: Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process. City of CarsonSummary of Employee Benefits AFSCME - Part-Time (AFSCME Council 36, Local 809) PARS Retirement Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution. CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members) 3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011. 2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011. 2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013. Other: Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis. 1959 Survivors Program - level 4 Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members) The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs. The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium. For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents. Sick Leave Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year. Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage. Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour. Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls). Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays: New Year's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day. For more information please click on the link below. 01 The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application? Yes No 02 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 03 Please describe the methods, equipment, and materials you have used in your experience with grounds maintenance work. 04 Do you have six (6) months of paid full- time experience in park maintenance or landscaping experience? Yes No 05 If you answered yes to question 4, please list the employer where you gained this experience and include the dates of employment. If you answered no, please enter N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10