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  • Maintenance Worker I (20294834)

    701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California 94025 United States CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA Full Time $32.13-$39.04 Hourly May 22, 2025
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    CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA

    Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year. Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co. City government Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities. City Council The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.           

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    Job Description

    The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants for temporary positions in the Public Works Maintenance Division. Depending on their experience, individuals may be assigned to work in Trees, Streets, Facilities, Parks, or Water. Temporary employees will operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, aerial lifts, forklifts, lawn mowers, backpack blowers, backhoes, jack hammers, lawn edger’s, hedge trimmers, concrete saws, chain saws and hand tools. Temporary employees will foster positive and effective working relationships and must be able understand and follow instructions.

    Job PDF:

    https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Maintenance%20Worker%20I-II_3.pdf

    Ideal Candidate

    Division tasks include but are not limited to the following:

    Trees...You may be required to plant, water and trim trees, dig, clean up and haul debris, perform traffic control and work in the roadway.

    Streets...You may be required to work in the roadway, dig, perform traffic control, paint curbs, replace street and road signs, spread asphalt, clean storm drain inlets, clean, sweep and haul debris.

    Facilities...You may be required climb ladders, change light bulbs and ballasts, clean roof gutters, paint, sweep, clean sidewalks and/or clear clogged drains.

    Parks...You may be required to plant and water lawns, shrubs and trees, mow, edge and fertilize lawns, dig, repair irrigation lines, clear drains, pick up and haul debris.

    Water...You may be required to work in the roadway, dig, assist in the repair of water lines, climb into water filled holes, complete written and computer based work orders.

    All applicants must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Immediate openings are available.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
    • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
    • One year of experience in performing tree maintenance work
    • Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license by time of appointment
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B license within six months of employment with appropriate endorsements


    Benefits

    These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.

    Special Instructions

    Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference check, criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting and a physical examination.

    In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

    Closing Date/Time: Until filled
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