Maintenance Worker - P/t

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker - P/t

Description

Definition

Come join the City of Newport Beach Public Works Department as a part-time Maintenance Worker! Check out this video to see what it's like working for the City.

The City of Newport Beach is seeking motivated individuals to serve the community as Maintenance Workers for the Public Works Department . This entry level position provides an excellent opportunity to learn and make a difference in the coastal surroundings of Newport Beach. Maintenance workers may be assigned to Street Maintenance, Beach Maintenance, Park/Landscape Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Fleet/Equipment Maintenance, or another area of assignment. The selected candidates will be tasked with performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work which may require the operation of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other mechanical equipment. This position may also assist in other areas of maintenance as needed.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Tuesday , October 14 , 2 025 or at 150 applications - whichever comes first . The recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled.
• Online Exam: Tentatively sched uled for the week of October 15, 2025 . Top scoring applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 23, 2025. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

CAREER PATH:

• The career path for this position includes: Maintenance Worker and Maintenance Operator.

SCHEDULE:

• This position will work approximately 20+ hours per week with a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the department.

RETIREMENT :

• The City offers an excellent benefits package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% of pensionable income or half the total normal cost toward the retirement benefit.
  

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties.

Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience : One year of experience performing routine maintenance, construction, and repair work applicable to the area of assignment.

Education : Equivalent to graduation from high school.

License(s) : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

$26.38 - $38.96 Hourly