Public Works Support (Part-Time)

Our Public Works Operations Division is looking for individuals to assist our Fleet Team, Street Maintenance Team, and Custodial Team on a temporary, part-time basis. Depending on division needs, some positions may work up to 40 hours per week with a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July 1- June 30). The schedule can vary by team, but typically requires early mornings.

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during change in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer's perspective is a driving force behind priorities and decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
• Collaborating: Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.

Note About Temporary & Part-Time Positions: Part-time positions are not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and not covered by the Civil Service System. Some benefits for temporary employees include sick leave, temporary employee retirement plan, and 3.5% bilingual pay if applicable.

Custodial Assistant:

• Performing room setups.
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and replenishing cleaning supplies as needed.
• Performing minor maintenance work such as replacing light bulbs or minor plumbing repairs.
• Utilizing cleaning solutions and agents in an accurate and safe manner.
• Performing all aspects of floor maintenance on carpets, hardwood, tile and various other floor surfaces.
• Operating small trucks or utility vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Performing regular checks on engines to prevent premature wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
• Assisting in the general maintenance of equipment in the maintenance shop area.
• Applying lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines and to prevent any damage to the engine.
• Maintaining work and preventative maintenance records.
• Performing engine cleaning and preventing rust formation on the engine and its parts.
• Replacing cabin, fuel, air, and oil filters as required.
• Lubricating the wheel bearings and preventing tire wear whenever required.
• Ensures safe equipment operation and work practices.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Cleaning and removing debris from streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, drainage ditches, sidewalks, by shoveling, raking, sweeping, and picking up debris.
• Assisting in breaking up pavement, digging holes, cutting trenches, excavating and filling in holes in streets, pathways and other paved surfaces, chipping, using sledge hammer, shovel, pick, spade, rake, hoe, hand tools or jackhammer as directed.
• Assisting in loading, transporting, and unloading equipment, materials, debris, and other heavy objects related to maintenance.
• May operate vehicles, and light equipment and power tools necessary to complete maintenance.
• Assisting with setting up traffic control including signs and barricades and directs traffic around work sites.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• May remove illegal dumping or dead animals from city right of ways as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Functions, characteristics and proper use and care of common cleaning agents and safe work practices.
• Ability to: To perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking. Able to work safely in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust and noise. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with little supervision.
• Special Requirements: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education.Possession and continued maintenance of a Valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record is required.

• Knowledge of: Servicing, maintaining, or repairing vehicles (1 year).
• Ability to: Work in a noisy environment with fumes from automotive exhausts and solvents; perform heavy manual labor which may include lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and moving tires and other items weighing up to 75 pounds and work a variety of weather conditions in emergency situations. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Special Requirements: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education. Possession and continued maintenance of a Valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record is required.

• Knowledge of: Functions, characteristics and proper use and care of common hand tools and safe work practices.
• Ability to: Be trained in the use of supplies, tools and equipment used in in the work areas as described above in a variety of weather conditions. Basic skills in following simple oral and written instructions; skills in performing manual work, lifting heavy objects up to 90 pounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other persons. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Special Requirements: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education.Possession and continued maintenance of a Valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record is required.

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.

• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.

• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations: Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.