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Job Description
THE CITY
Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS), and Transportation.
THE POSITION
*Applications will be accepted beginning 8:00 am, Monday, June 30, 2025*
* *Only the first 75 applications submitted will be considered. Please note the job posting may close without prior notice. **
Current vacancy is in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department
Positions in this classification work in a variety of divisions in the Public Works, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Departments. Examples of duties in each department are listed below.
Positions assigned to the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department: Duties include assisting in turf maintenance in City parks and landscaped area using lawnmowers, power edgers, and other tools; assisting in picking up and disposal of trash and debris from roadsides, parks, and other areas; operates a pick-up truck.
Positions assigned to the Public Works Department: Duties include assisting in repairing asphalt failures by cleaning and filing potholes or cracks in streets, sidewalks or curbs; uses a variety of power tools such as pressure washers to perform graffiti removal at city facilities.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Six months experience in the use of common hand and power tools and performing manual labor for lengthy and continuous period of time.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.- PERFORMANCE TEST (weighted at 40%): To measure ability to perform semi-skilleed tasks. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4, 2025, and/or August 11, 2025).
- APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (weighted at 60%): To evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4, 2025, and/or August 11, 2025).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.
Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment:- Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
- Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
- E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.
The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.
The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.
This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).
Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Culver City
Show moreThe City of Culver City, with a population of 40,000, is eight miles from Downtown Los Angeles and five miles from the Pacific Ocean, near the intersection of the Santa Monica and San Diego Freeways. A Charter City which incorporated in 1917, Culver City has a Council/CAO form of government and provides a full range of municipal services. The City has almost 650 employees and a current annual operating budget of $106 million.The City prides itself in having stable, delightful neighborhoods with numerous parks, excellent schools and a diversified economic base. Deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, the City is home to major movie studios and post-production houses. In addition, traditional manufacturing, strong retail and an active health care industry support the diversified portfolio. With one of the State's most successful redevelopment agencies in place, the City has been able make great improvements in recent years.
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