Maintenance Assistant (Beach & Park Maintenance)

Maintenance Assistant (Beach & Park Maintenance) Salary $18.03 - $20.88 Hourly

Location: CA, CA Job Type: Hourly Extra-Help Job Number: 26-65 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 01/16/2026

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant in the Beach & Park Maintenance Division of Public Works department. The Maintenance Assistant will be required to have knowledge of plumbing, electrical and basic carpentry skills. This position would be required to work weekends.

Job Summary

This is an hourly, extra-help position which does not include leave or medical benefits, and will not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year. Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of: Standard tools, methods, practices and materials of the several trades involved in the different operations of work assignments.
• Hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Ability to: Acquire skills in the use of standard equipment and hand tools used in the area of assignment.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods, possibly under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Experience and Training

• One year experience in delivery, maintenance or manual labor (preferably similar to the above duties).
• Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• License: A current, valid, California driver license.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; visual acuity for reading schematics and plans.

Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Qualified candidates may be invited to an oral interview to evaluate job-related experience and training.

Additional Information

• Prospective employees will undergo a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
• RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
• CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
• THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Changes to Accrued Paid Sick Leave

Senate Bill (SB) 616 went into effect January 1, 2024 as an amendment to SB 1522. The new bill increases the number of sick leave hours accrued and sick leave hours able to be used by Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees in a calendar year. It will not apply to retired annuitants.

The law states that, unless exempt, the part-time employee is entitled to receive the minimum requirements for paid sick leave. The City of Oceanside will ensure that part-time employees will accrue paid sick leave pursuant to the minimum requirements stated in the California Labor Code §245 et seq.

Application Questions

1. Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent? Yes No

2. Are you available to work weekends? Yes No

3. Do you possess a valid California Class C Drivers License? Yes No

4. This position requires lifting, pushing and pulling a minimum of 30 pounds. Can you meet these physical demands? Yes No

5. Describe your experience in irrigation, plumbing, electrical, painting and basic carpentry skills.

6. Describe your experience working with the public or in providing customer service.

CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT

I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

Yes No

Required Question

Employer: City of Oceanside Address: 300 North Coast Highway, City Hall South Oceanside, California, 92054 Phone: 760-435-3511 Website: http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us