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Maintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly/Unbenefited)Hourly Rate: $ - $ Application Review: This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every Friday. Don't wait, apply now. The Maintenance Assistant position is a temporary, hourly, at-will, non-benefited position limited to 960 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The specific hours will be determined in coordination with the selected candidate.Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate loves working indoors and outdoors, possesses strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor, is flexible and willing to learn new tasks and skills, and can work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance and using hand and power tools.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Maintenance Assistant performs hands-on physical labor in keeping Town facilities, building systems and restrooms clean, safe, and operable condition. Primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Inspect plumbing fixtures for leaks and make necessary repairs.Test and repair emergency lights and exit signs.Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers.Test and replace batteries in battery-operated equipment and tools such as sink faucets, toilet flushers, smoke and carbon dioxide detectors.Clean, repair, prepare and remove old paint from interior and exterior surfaces (e.g., rooms, hallways, walls, park restrooms, bollards, gates, etc.) for painting, staining, caulking and touch up.Check and replace burnt out lamps/light bulbs, clean fixtures and inspect in all buildings.Inspect and clean roofs and gutters.Clean emergency stairwells, mechanical rooms and Police building basement.Inspect gates and doors, lubricate chains and door hardware, and replace belts as needed;Flush out floor drains throughout Town facilities.Clear grated intake pits of leaves and debris.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent. Experience: One year of experience in parks or facilities maintenance or other related experience. License: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.Application and Selection ProcessApplication and Selection Process: To be considered for this career opportunity, click the "Apply" button to complete the online application form. Resumes may be attached, but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an express or implied contract. For technical questions, visit Government Jobs Support. The Town of Los Gatos is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at or at
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los gatos, CA, 95030, US
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