Maintenance Assistant

Job Description:

Maintenance Assistant

Description

City of Claremont

The City of Claremont is a unique suburb of Los Angeles, known for its charm, strong sense of community, and forward-thinking local government. Sunset Magazine named Claremont “The Best Suburb in the West,” and Money Magazine recognized it as one of “The Best Places to Live.” The City continues to be recognized for its leadership in environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility, urban planning, and innovative recreation programs. In Claremont, being the best isn’t just a motto; it’s a daily practice. Our employees are driven by collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to excellence in public service.

If you’re seeking a workplace that values innovation, community engagement, and professional growth, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Ask yourself:

• Are you ready to join a city that challenges convention and values new ideas?
  
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment?
  
• Can you inspire others through leadership, collaboration, and dedication?
  

If you answered yes, consider joining Team Claremont as our next Maintenance Assistant and help shape the future of a city that continues to set the standard for municipal excellence.

The Position

The Claremont Community Services Department is looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic to provide assistance to the Sanitation Division. The Maintenance Assistants for the Sanitation Division will assist commercial refuse drivers with moving bins and navigating clearance zones. They will pick-up and deliver dumpsters, automated containers, and bulky household item discards; perform valet services; and keep the City Yard clean.

The Maintenance Assistant position is 25 hours per week between Monday and Saturday, 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hours of work may vary, and some evening and holiday hours may be required. Actual work schedule depends on crew assignment and will be determined upon hire. All Maintenance Assistant assignments are made at the discretion of the Director of Community Services.

SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview.

Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.

OPEN DATE: March 23, 2026

CLOSE DATE: April 6, 2026

INTERVIEWS: April 16, 2026

Ideal Candidate

Education: Qualified applicants must have completed 12th grade or equivalent GED.

Experience: Related sanitation/maintenance experience is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications: Due to the performance of field duties, which will require operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and through employment is required.
For a comprehensive list of duties and requirements, review the job description HERE

Additional Information

THE COMMUNITY

Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.

Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.

The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.

Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.



Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$19.72 - $23.82 Hourly