PTS Maintenance Worker I, Urban Forestry

The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting a part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) team member to join the Urban Forestry team within the Administrative Services department. Under supervision, this position will assist in the maintenance and care of trees throughout the City.

This position is expected to work 15-25 hours per week with a varied schedule between the hours of 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday -Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the Urban Forestry team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and plants trees along City rights-of-way, trails, and parks

Removes weeds from tree wells and along city right of way, including medians

Assists staff with pruning, removing, and stump grinding of City-maintained trees

Uses hand tools such as shovels, picks, loppers, tree pruners, etc.

Uses power equipment, including, but not limited to, weed-whippers, chain saws, and chippers

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Class C California Driver License with a safe driving record

A minimum of six months experience in a maintenance field (for example: landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, grounds maintenance, etc.)

Experience with trailer towing is highly desirable

Knowledge of tree care, landscape/grounds maintenance, and small power equipment usage

Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times

Ability to operate various small power tools

Ability to maintain professionalism and exhibit good judgment in difficult situations

Positive work ethic, proactive, and the ability to learn quickly

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Strong team player and the ability to work both independently and as part of a work group

Basic computer skills and the ability to access or respond to service requests

Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with members of the public professionally and tactfully

Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more

The ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting, as well as working outdoors and in inclement weather

APPLICATION PROCESS: This recruitment will remain open until filled.

First Review of Applications: Monday, August 4, 2025

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.

As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.

This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS.

Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours.

The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer