Maintenance Assistant PTU - Family Camp at Yosemite

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About the Department

Are you ready to join a team that is "Building Community Through Fun?" Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San Jose's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jose a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San Jose. ActivateSJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 203 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit ActivateSJ.

Family Camp at Yosemite is located in the Sierras, about 10 miles west of Yosemite National Park. Family Camp is a summer recreational facility run by the City of San Jose. The camp serves 250-300 campers per day. The program is geared for families by providing lodging, meal service, recreation activities and retail operations.

For more information, visit our website at Family Camp at Yosemite .

This part time Maintenance Assistant opportunity is with the Destination, Events and Sports Unit (DES) in the Park Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

NOTE: This position requires the part-time Maintenance Assistant to report onsite to the Family Camp Yosemite facility in Groveland, California. On-site living facilities are available during the peak season. May-October 1. A potential schedule for t his position could work four days a week during peak season and the rem ainder of the hours during the off season. Schedule will be determined based on operational needs. This position will provide support to our faci lities team and will work with other to seasonal employees during the summer season. During pre and post season this pos i tion will support projects and program improvements at camp .

Position Duties

The Maintenance Assistant classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and hourly pay range is $26.22 - $33.45 for part-time, unbenefited employees. The Parks, Recreation , and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill two ( 2 ) Part-Time Unbenefited Maintenance Assistant vacancies in the Parks division at Family Camp in Yosemite.

This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker classification series. This class is responsible for providing unskilled support for assigned maintenance operations and/or programs. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Maintenance Worker I level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of entry level maintenance tasks, including but not limited to:

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  Building, grounds, and park maintenance
  
  
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  Knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools used in maintenance
  
  
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  Knowledge of landscape maintenance, pest control application and irrigation systems
  
  
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  Knowledge of and adherence to safe work practices and precautions
  
  
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  Awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace including the willingness and skills to communicate risks and hazards
  
  
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  Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and make simple measurements
  
  
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  Ability to perform manual labor
  
  
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  Ability to lift heavy weights (up to 50 pounds, or heavier weight)
  
  

Employees in these positions may be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Educational Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).

Experience: No experience required.

Licenses or Certificates: As a condition of employment in some designated positions, the following may be required:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California; or
• Possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements; or
• Possession of a valid State of California Certified Commercial Applicator’s License.

Physical Requirement: Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by City of San Jose Employee Health Services.

Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year.

Background Check: Candidates will be required to undergo a background check, including a criminal history records check, before being considered for a position.

Other Qualifications

Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally, and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using a professional demeanor.

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills- Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Multi-Tasking- Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions regarding the duties of the positions, please contact Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor Amber Stegner at amber.stegner@sanjoseca.gov .

If you have questions about the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jessica De Vera, PRNS Employee Services Analyst, at jessica.devera@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City’s PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.

Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City’s Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the City’s website.

Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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