Maintenance Assistant (Fleet)

Maintenance Assistant (Fleet)

Salary

$18.57 - $21.51 Hourly

Location

Oceanside, CA, CA

Job Type

Hourly Extra-Help

Job Number

2627-49

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant in the Fleet Division of Public Works department. The Maintenance Assistant will be required to have basic mechanic knowledge.

The ideal worker can adapt to shop environment and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workday throughout the city. The first priority of this position is cleaning and organizing the shop, including sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and keeping the shop free from safety hazards. May be required to perform road calls, jump starts and drive a city truck to parts house to pick up automotive and heavy equipment parts required by equipment technicians; changes and repairs tires; may assist equipment technician with mechanical repairs and adjustments in a training capacity; operates forklift when necessary; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Examples of Duties

Examples of daily duties include cleaning and organizing the shop, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash, and maintaining a safe work environment. You may be required to do road calls; jump starts and deliver parts from one facility to another. This position may have to repair or replace tires on occasion under supervision and may assist other department employees with mechanical repairs and/or adjustments on an as-needed basis.

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.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Experience and Training

Experience: 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. Failure to provide required application material(s) will result in disqualification from further consideration in the selection process.

Note: 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

for Hourly Extra Help & Part-Time Employees

Effective January 1, 2024

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. which provides that an employee:

a. May accrue 1 hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 80 hours per year;

b. May request and use up to 5 days or 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year;

c. May not be terminated or retaliated against for using or requesting the use of accrued paid sick

leave; and

d. Has the right to file a complaint against an employer who retaliates or discriminates against an

employee for

1. requesting or using accrued sick days;

2. attempting to exercise the right to use accrued paid sick days;

3. filing a complaint or alleging a violation of Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the

California Labor Code;

4. cooperating in an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of this Article

or opposing any policy or practice or act that is prohibited by Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the California Labor Code.

Sick leave accruals for Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees cannot be used in the first 90 days of employment for newly hired employees. If unused, up to 40 hours can roll into the next calendar year in the Pay Period containing January 1. A maximum of 80 hours can be retained annually after roll over, however only 40 hours can be used per year. The employer is not required to pay out accrued, unused paid sick days at the time of termination. If the employee is rehired within one year, previously accrued and unused paid sick days shall be reinstated.

Sick pay codes have been developed to use hourly sick leave:

• Code 24 - Sick HX Self
• Code 25 - Sick HX Family
• Code 26 - FMLA Sick HX Self
• Code 27 - FMLA Sick HX Family

Reports have been developed to help managers and supervisors in tracking leave usage. Employees will have access to view balances anytime in Oracle Time Entry. Balances will be updated each pay period and can be viewed on the electronic wage statement.

Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/paid_sick_leave.htm for additional information or contact Sarah Curtis in the Human Resources Department at (760) 435-3508 if you have questions.

01

Do you posses a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires lifting, pushing and pulling a minimum of 30 pounds. Can you meet these physical demands?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe any previous experience you have had with general automotive repair. Please include the length of time you have with this experience.

04

Describe your experience working with the public or in providing customer service. Please include the length of time you have with this experience.

05

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