Maintenance Worker/Seasonal

CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035 United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 18, 2025
  • Salary: $19.88 - $24.85 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Building Maintenance
  • Job Description

    Definition

    *This recruitment is open until filled, and may close at any time. Applications are screened on a regular basis and referred to the hiring department. Employees in this classification may work a maximum of 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)*

    This is a temporary, unrepresented, part-time position. Under close supervision, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker assists in the performance of a variety of entry-level and unskilled maintenance and repair duties in assigned maintenance operations, which may include water, sewer, storm, park, landscape, street, road, and facility maintenance.

    Examples of Duties

    Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
    • 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, depending upon area of assignment, including: posting general notices, pulling weeds, picking up litter, raking leaves and debris, planting, miscellaneous painting tasks, replacing light bulbs, emptying trash bins, graffiti removal, and restroom janitorial work
    • Performs cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including: picking up tools, spills, and debris; cleaning work areas, and performing touch-up work as needed.
    • May operate a vehicle for pickup and delivery duties
    • May operate power tools such as power washer, leaf blower, weed eaters and basic hand tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.
    • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.


    Typical Qualifications

    Experience and Education
    Completion of coursework equivalent to the eighth grade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as noted above.

    License and Other Requirements
    A valid class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required.

    Special Requirements
    Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment

    Work is mainly performed outdoors; ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, squat, crawl, bend, and stoop at any given time; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds of weight throughout the day and occasionally up to 90 pounds; exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions throughout the year; hazardous waste, sewage, chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides; ability to walk on uneven surfaces; ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

    Other Requirements :
    • Physical exam and drug and alcohol screening
    • Visual Requirements: Discern colors
    • Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing
    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • Must be able to work various weekday hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM up to 29 hours per week


    City of Milpitas Temporary/ Seasonal Employee* Benefits at a Glance

    Retirement Benefits
    Federal law requires that employees who are not members of the City retirement plan (CalPERS) be covered under an alternate retirement plan (PARS).
    6% of your salary will be deducted for participation in the PARS plan. The City will also contribute 1.5% of your earnings to your PARS account every pay period.

    Paid Time Off
    In accordance with State Law, after 90 days, Temporary/Seasonal employees receive 40 hours to use for sick leave.

    Work and Life
    Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership at the Milpitas Sports Center.
    Temporary/Seasonal employees are eligible for membership in Commonwealth Credit Union, which offers a broad range of financial and investment services.
    Temporary/Seasonal employees may qualify for Transportation Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) cash incentive or transit subsidies based on their commute method.

    Health Insurance (Not available to most Temporary/Seasonal Employees)
    Temporary employees in a non-clerical position hired in the Planning, Engineering and Building Divisions may qualify for participation in CalPERS health, Delta Dental and Vision. (per Res. 7062) o Multiple plans available through CalPERS Health; plans with Kaiser rate or lower are paid by the City.
    Delta Dental: City paid
    Vision: City paid

    *Temporary/Seasonal employees are limited to work no more than 1000 hours per Fiscal Year.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Milpitas
    • City of Milpitas

    Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
    role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.


    Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
    exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.


    Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
    BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
    There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.


    The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
    employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
    traffic.

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