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MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III

Salary

$16.65 - $26.94 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

JA3AN-25

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date

05/09/2025

Closing Date

5/23/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, May 9, 2025 through 4:30 pm, Friday, May 23, 2025.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The classification is used in the following departments: Airport, Financial Management, Harbor, Health and Human Services, Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care, Police, Public Works, and Long Beach Utilities.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $16.650 - $22.484 Hourly

Grade II - $18.327 - $24.793 Hourly

Grade III - $19.737 - $26.937 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine maintenance, semi-skilled maintenance, and/or custodial duties. Semi-skilled maintenance duties are duties performed to assist and support skilled tradespeople under their direction. The duties may include, but are not limited to, the duties listed:

Maintenance Assistant I - Performs a variety of custodial duties, routine maintenance, and minor landscaping duties, reports hazardous conditions, and needed repairs, and/or receives training for semiskilled maintenance duties; and performs other related duties as required.

Maintenance Assistant II - Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance duties, operates various light to medium vehicles and equipment, and may perform in a lead capacity over a crew performing custodial duties and/or routine maintenance duties.

Maintenance Assistant III - Performs more complex semi-skilled maintenance duties, operates various medium to heavy vehicles and equipment, and may perform in a lead capacity over a crew performing semi-skilled maintenance duties.

This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties are detailed in the Civil Service Commission approved MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/classspec/detail/2d167cb241e6bae4fbdfdc1f26a6847d?fromUrl=detailjobposting\_faf26956f65f09012cbaee281569832a&returnToPreviousPageUrl=%2Fdashboard) classification specification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Ability to:

+ Understand and follow oral and written directions;

+ Lift and move medium to heavy objects;

+ Use common hand and power tools such as those used in trades, maintenance or custodial work;

+ Deal courteously with the public and co-workers;

+ Use simple arithmetic;

+ Endure long periods of physical labor.

Willingness to:

+ Work an irregular schedule, including various hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays;

+ Work where there are many rules and regulations which are strictly enforced;

+ Keep their work area neat, clean, and orderly.

Class C motor vehicle operator's license is desirable and is required for most positions. Some positions that operate heavy vehicles and/or equipment, require a valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator's driver license and are subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements. If required, candidates must submit a current DMV driving record to the hiring department and a valid driver’s license at the time of selection.

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in the Long Beach Airport require candidates to pass a Transportation Security Administration background investigation and some positions may require candidates to pass a test for an Airfield Drivers Permit.

Some positions in the Long Beach Utilities Department, Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute timeframe.

Positions in the Police Department require candidates to pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

Positions at the Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department will require the willingness to work in all types of weather and outdoor conditions.

Positions in the and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department (Animal Care Services Bureau) will require the willingness to work in an animal shelter environment and the ability to work weekends, including holidays.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application...........................................................................................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by May 16, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email [email protected] and includeMAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-IIIin the subject line .Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:As stated in the job opportunity bulletin, to qualify for theMAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-IIIpositions, you must have the ability and the willingness to doallof the following:Ability to:• understand and follow oral and written directions; • lift and move medium to heavy objects; • use common hand and power tools such as those used in trades, maintenance or custodial work; • deal courteously with the public and co-workers; • use simple arithmetic; and • endure long periods of physical labor.Willingness to:• work an irregular schedule, including various hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays; • work where there are many rules and regulations which are strictly enforced; and • keep their work area neat, clean, and orderly.I understand that if I am selected for the position, I must be able and willing to doanyof the requirements, stated above.

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+ No

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POSITION INFORMATION:Following is a list of nine different departments that currently use this classification (position). Some departments have special requirements. Please review the list of departments and answer the question below.Airport- Positions in the Long Beach Airport require candidates to pass a Transportation Security Administration background investigation and some positions may require candidates to pass a test for an Airfield Drivers Permit.Energy Resources- no special requirements.Financial Management- no special requirements.Harbor- no special requirements.Health and Human Services- no special requirements.Parks, Recreation, Marine and Animal Care- Positions in the Parks, Recreation, Marine and Animal Care Department require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute time-frame, AND; may require the willingness to work in an animal shelter environment and the ability to work weekends, including holidays AND; may require the willingness to work in all types of weather and outdoor conditions.Police- Positions in the Police Department require candidates to pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.Public Works- Positions in the Public Works Department require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute time-frame, AND; may require the willingness to work in all types of weather and outdoor conditions.Long Beach Utilities- Positions in the Long Beach Utilities Department require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute time-frame.Please choose ALL user department(s) that you would like to be considered for:

+ All User Departments

+ Airport (see special requirements above)

+ Energy Resources

+ Financial Management

+ Harbor (Port of Long Beach)

+ Health & Human Services

+ Parks, Recreation & Marine

+ Police (see special requirements above)

+ Public Works (see special requirements above)

+ Long Beach Utilities (see special requirements above)

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POSITION TYPES:The Maintenance Assistant I-III position is used in several departments throughout the City, whereas the assignment may vary. Please select all of the areas in which you have experience and/or would like consideration.You must choose at least one.

+ Custodial/Janitorial

+ General Construction

+ Heavy Labor

+ Plumbing

+ Electrical

+ Carpentry

+ Painting

+ Masonry

+ Gardening/Landscaping

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EXPERIENCE (Optional):For the options selected above, please briefly describe any applicable experience in the section below. If you do not have experience in any of the above, indicate "NONE".

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Address

Civil Service Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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