Park Maintenance Aide - Seasonal - 2025 ($28.21/hour - $38.08/hour)

Job Description:

Park Maintenance Aide - Seasonal - 2025 ($28.21/hour - $38.08/hour)

Description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Hayward Area Recreation District - Hayward, CA

Position Type: Hourly

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $28.21 - $38.08 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Parks

** Immediate Openings Available **

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy working with your hands and feel satisfied by seeing the physical results of your efforts? We are seeking motivated, friendly individuals who take pride in their work to join our Park Maintenance team as Park Maintenance Aides!

As a Park Maintenance Aide, you will assist our full-time Park Maintenance Workers in servicing the many parks we have within the District. We are looking for candidates who are motivated, willing to learn, and can work with minimal supervision. This position will help maintain the District’s parks - clean picnic areas, remove waste, clean and restock restrooms and help with general park maintenance.

If you are looking to start a career in the landscape and park maintenance industry, this position is a perfect first step. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is looking to start a new career. It is also a great opportunity for a landscape professional looking to work a few additional hours.

Here are the details about the positions:

• Available Positions: 3
• Hourly Rate: $28.21/hour - $38.08/hour
• Work Location: Multiple Parks within the District
• Work Schedule: Up to 40-hours/week, depending on candidate’s availability
• Work Hours: Between 7:00AM - 3:30PM on Saturday and Sunday. Flexible schedule on weekdays depending on candidate’s availability
• We are looking to hire up until the month of October. Any future work after October will depend on business needs.
• Part-Time, Seasonal, hourly, Non-Exempt Position
• Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Position is open until filled. Applications will be review ed as they are received. This posting may close at any time.

Definition

Under close supervision, assists in the performance of a variety of entry-level and unskilled maintenance duties in assigned maintenance operations, which may include parks, open space and landscape areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preparatory work for maintenance activities, including: gathering equipment, materials and supplies; loading and unloading materials, and laying out materials and equipment for projects;
• Performs a variety of routine physical labor tasks, including: posting general notices, pulling weeds, picking up litter and illegal dumping, raking leaves and debris, planting, miscellaneous painting tasks, emptying trash bins, graffiti removal, and cleaning and disinfecting outdoor park restrooms and keeping them stocked;
• Loading, raking and spreading material such as sand, mulch, soil and playground surfacing material;
• Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including: picking up tools, spills, and debris; cleaning work areas;
• May operate a vehicle for pickup and delivery duties;
• May operate small power tools such as a power washer, leaf blower, weed eaters and basic hand tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.; and
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess strength, stamina, mobility and willingness to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous conditions
• Must possess ability to drive a motor vehicle and/or light maintenance equipment; Will need to use own vehicle and provide proof of car insurance.
• Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
• Vision to read written materials and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Follow safety guidelines and safe work practices; Candidates must be able and willing to use/wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] as instructed and required based on the assigned task; This includes, but is not limited to, hardhats, gloves, face masks, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.
• Must possess communication and interpersonal relationships skills to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; and
• Must be able to work various weekday and weekend hours between 6:00AM and 4:30PM up to 40 hours per week during the season which is generally from April 1 through September 30.
• May be required to work holidays (including Memorial Day and Fourth of July)
• Shifts are subject to change based on operational needs of the Department.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• High school or GED;
• Valid class C California driver's license required and a satisfactory driving record; and
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Working Conditions, ADA and Other Requirements

The duties of this classification require the ability to work outdoors under various climatic and geographic conditions; to work in an environment with exposure to dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, and oil; to work around moving vehicles and equipment; and, to work on equipment with moving parts.

The essential duties require: the repetitive use of feet and hands to operate equipment and tools; the ability to lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent handling of dirt, debris, soil, and litter; verbal exchange of ideas and information; hearing in order to receive verbal information and instruction; seeing with a good field of vision sufficient to operate equipment safely; the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk; and, finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

Leather work boots are required and must be provided at the employee’s expense.

Benefits are not available for these positions beyond what is required by law. Compensation is hourly up to 40 hours per week. Seasonal assignments may be made for 6 months or less or other schedules to accommodate the needs of the Department.

Salary:

$28.21 - $38.08 Hourly