Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Part-time)

Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Part-time)

Salary

$22.43 - $31.25 Hourly

Location

City of Milpitas, CA

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

2025-00094

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/21/2026

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Definition

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

• This is seasonal, part-time, and on-call position. 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.

For the complete job description, please visit: Maintenance Worker/Seasonal

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

Education: Completion of coursework equivalent to the eighth grade or higher;

Experience: None required.

• Any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as noted above.

Preferred: Some experience in preparing or assisting in work for maintenance activities.

License and Other Requirements

A valid class C California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Physical 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.

Pre-Employment Medical Requirements:

• Physical exam and drug and alcohol screening
• Visual Requirements: Discern colors
• Auditory Requirements: 100-decibel hearing

Other Requirements:

• 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

Supplemental Information

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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Please be aware that this recruitment is for Seasonal Maintenance Workers ONLY. This is a part-time, unbenefited, and unrepresented classification eligible to work up to 999 hours in a fiscal year (July-June).

• I understand

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Are you at least eighteen (18) years old?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed education equivalent to the eighth (8th) grade or higher?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires the possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Drivers License. Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work various weekday hours between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM up to 29 hours per week?

• Yes
• No

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This is an entry-level position that does not require any work experience. If you DO have maintenance-related experience, briefly describe it below and include the years of experience. If you DO NOT have any maintenance-related experience, please enter N/A.

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Employer City of Milpitas

Address 455 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Milpitas, California, 95035

Phone 408-586-3090

Website http://www.milpitas.gov