Seasonal Maintenance Worker (20655626)

East Bay

Job Type

Seasonal

Close Date

9/9/2025 at 11:59pm

Salary

$23.57-$23.57 Hourly

Additional Questionnaires

None

About Union City

A Good Place to Live

The City of Union City, is a recipient of the 1999 All-America City award. Conveniently located in the East San Francisco Bay Area, in Southern Alameda County, Union City is known as the gateway to the Silicon Valley. Transected by major freeways, railways, and both the Dumbarton and San Mateo Bridges, the city is perfectly situated for easy access to San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose airports and metropolitan attractions.

Union City's 73,452 population is enriched with a strong diversity of culture and wide ranging demographics. Adorned with award winning schools and easily accessible parklands and trails, and a city-owned and operated sports center, Union City hails as an ideal community for families. The city offers low interest home loans to those interested in residing in the community. Union City is chartered under a city council/city manager form of governance.

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Location

34650 7th St Union City, 94587

Description

This is a seasonal, part-time position for the Parks & Grounds division.

Under the general supervision of a Public Works Streets Supervisor or Parks & Grounds Supervisor, and direction of a Maintenance II lead, incumbents in this classification assist with the cleanup and maintenance of City parks, streets, and satellite facilities including buildings, equipment, bus stops, parking lots, trails, flora and landscapes; and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Emptying garbage cans.
• Picking up litter and other illegal dumping.
• Raking and spreading material including, but not limited to, asphalt, mulch, gravel, and soil.
• Collecting shopping carts.
• Removing weeds by hand or using tools.
• Driving vehicles to and from jobsite.
• Digging soil, baserock, concrete grindings, or other loose material as assigned.
• Using hand tools to complete assigned tasks.
• May work in right-of-way near traffic.
• May work in parks, trails, or other landscape areas.
• May assist with homeless encampment cleanup.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Education Development (GED) certificate.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• The safe use, and operation, of common hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruners, wrenches, and brooms.
• Proper lifting and carrying techniques, especially for heavy items.

Ability to:

• Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Follow all safety guidelines as required.
• Safely operate tools such as bowers, string trimers, chainsaws, jackhammers, and ladders.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Maintain physical fitness, endurance, and agility.
• Maintain positive contact with other employees and the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The duties of this classification require the ability to work outdoors under various climatic and geographic conditions; to work in an environment with exposure to high frequency and constant noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, and oil; to work around moving vehicles and equipment; and, to work on equipment with moving parts.

The essential duties require: the repetitive use of feet and hands to operate equipment and tools; the ability to lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent handling of dirt, debris, soil, and litter; verbal exchange of ideas and information; hearing in order to receive verbal information and instruction; seeing with a good field of vision sufficient to operate equipment safely; the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk; and, finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment.

Candidates must be able and willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed and required. This includes, but is not limited to, hardhats, gloves, respirators, chaps, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:

• Screening for Best Qualified
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Written Exam
• Performance Exam
• Oral Interview

Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notied by e-mail. Successful candidates' names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classication may be hired from the list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department (...) if you will need reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.