NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Maintenance Trainee - PW Facilities Maintenance
Lakewood, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$22.68/hr - $23.82/hrThe City of Lakewood is seeking hard-working and responsible candidates to fill a vacant full-time, limited term position as a Maintenance Trainee in the Public Works Department. This role involves learning and performing unskilled and semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance, installation, and repair of City buildings and facilities under direct supervision.
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Responsibilities
Learn and assist skilled trades workers (carpenter, plumber, electrician and painter) and maintenance workers with such tasks as: putting up, taking down or repairing fences and walls; replacing or installing street name and non-essential traffic signs or street sweeping signs; repairing or replacing building ceiling tiles, signage, or fixtures; renovating park buildings and facilities; installing/repairing different type of doors; removing/replacing locks, fixtures and hardware; preparing/installing/removing concrete-related items; brick work; painting; graffiti removal; moving furniture, fixtures and/or equipment; performing swimming pool maintenance; setting up/taking down public address or other electrical systems for city special events, and other work as assigned
Learn and operate a variety of hand and power tools used in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of facilities
Qualification
Required
Graduation from High School, or equivalent
Possession of a valid Class 'C' Operator's license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record
Trainees must be at least 18 years of age
Learn and perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in a variety of settings, using hand and power-driven tools
Perform heavy manual labor
Read, write and carry out oral and written instructions
Be safety conscious and learn and apply all safety procedures and practices related to the work being performed
Work well with supervisors, coworkers and the public
Must be able to work with a full range of body movements involving reaching, bending, stooping, and grasping
Perform heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Physical agility to work in cramped spaces
Stand and walk for long periods of time
Strength to perform heavy labor
Drive city vehicles
Must have dexterity to use hand and power-driven tools
See and hear within normal ranges
Preferred
Some general facilities maintenance experience is desired
Benefits
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s alternate retirement plan.
The City does not participate in Social Security.
Part time employees are not eligible to participate in any other benefit programs except as may be required by law.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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