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City of Pittsburg, CA

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The City of Pittsburg seeks several VETERANS for Parks/Landscape MAINTENANCE AIDE vacancies for seasonal work.
The City of Pittsburg is seeking Veterans to join our Public Works' Parks and Landscape Division as a Maintenance Aide. The Veterans will receive job training to address illegal dumpling and littering at designated sites. As a Maintenance Aide, you will assist with a variety of park and landscape maintenance tasks under the guidance of a supervisor or lead staff member. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in enhancing public spaces, and are eager to contribute to the beauty and upkeep of our City parks and landscapes.
Key Responsibilities:
General building and park cleaning including, restrooms, emptying trash containers and general cleaning work around parks and facilities
Litter abatement; assist with ordinance violated related to dumping and litter
May assist with general landscape maintenance and park upkeep
May operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, and chippers
Follow safety procedures and City guidelines
Support the team in maintaining clean and welcoming outdoor spaces
Ideal Candidates will have:
A positive attitude and strong work ethic
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Attention to detail and commitment to completing tasks in a timely manner
Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, or overtime
Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods
A valid driver&rsquo;s license and an acceptable driving record
Great interpersonal skills and the ability to interact respectfully with the public and team members
Basic mechanical aptitude: previous landscaping or maintenance experience is desirable but not required
Join us in making a difference in the community&mdash;apply today to be part of a team that keeps Pittsburg&rsquo;s parks and public spaces beautiful, safe, and inviting!
Hourly Pay: $20.81
Term: Up to 6 months per cycle
About the Landscape Division
Landscape Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of our community by providing a level of grounds care and customer service that promotes a positive community image. The Landscape Division strives to present a park system that is well maintained, comfortable, safe, and encourages our citizenry to spend quality leisure time therein.
About Pittsburg, CA
The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 76,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in the Bay Area Region of Northern California and is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. The recently renovated Marina is also an ideal place to visit and is located within steps of the Old Town shopping district and downtown living, with nearly 600 boat slips, a free public boat launch, fuel dock, caf&eacute;, bait shop, and the Pittsburg Yacht Club. Pittsburg has featured such events as the Seafood and Music Festival, car shows, movies in the park, kayaking, and fishing derbies. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate.
The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. The City has approximately 300 full time employees and at times, up to 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments: City Management, Community and Economic Development (Building, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, CDBG/Housing Rehabilitation, Environmental Services, Waterfront Administration, and Property Management), Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks/Landscape, and Water Treatment).
Check out Pittsburg's Facebook Page to see more about what the City offers:
Join Team Pittsburg to do meaningful work that will shape the community and make a positive difference.
Qualifications
Experience: No experience required; however, the veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the United States Armed Forces.
License: Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Background Requirements: Ability to successfully pass driver's license check, livescan/fingerprint background and drug/TB screening.
Selection Process
1. Application Process: Applicants must complete an online employment application which includes a supplemental questionnaire at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburg. Employment application is evaluated to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
Applicants must attach a copy of DD214 (Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty), or other official documents issued by the branch of service at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email your document(s) to LSmith@pittsburgca.gov
2. Interviews: Accepted applicants will be interviewed by park supervisory staff and offered a seasonal job if successful during interview and have provided a clean driving record printout to the hiring supervisor.
3. Pre-Employment Screening/New Hires: Candidates will be fingerprinted for a background check and submit results for a drug screening test as part of pre-employment. Successful candidates who pass the background process will complete new hire paperwork and begin work soon after.
CITY OF PITTSBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><ul><li>Police Trainee receives medical, dental, sick leave and retirement benefits while in the Police Academy.</li><li> Other seasonal employees receive sick leave and are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

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