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Under general supervision, lead, perform lifeguard duties in enforcing City public swimming pool rules and monitoring pool patron conduct; perform emergency rescue and lifesaving techniques. To provide instruction in all levels of American Red Cross swimming certification and other aquatics programs.

The City of Union City's Community and Recreation Services is seeking staff for the following roles:

• Lifeguard (Recreation Leader) - $17.14 - $20.84/hourly
  • Under general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, Senior Lifeguard or Pool Manager, the Lifeguard performs swim instructor duties in teaching swimming and water safety courses, enforcing City public swimming pool rules and monitoring pool patron conduct.  Lifeguards must have knowledge and be physically able to perform emergency rescue and lifesaving techniques. Must be able to provide instruction in all levels of American Red Cross swimming certification and other aquatics programs.

• Senior Lifeguard (Senior Recreation Leader) - $18.24 - $22.22/hourly
  • Under general supervision from the Recreation Coordinator or Pool Manager, must be able to perform all duties as a Lifeguard and know operational rules and protocols of Dan Oden Swim Complex. Must have basic customer service practices and knowledge of all current safety standards and information related to aquatics. Must assist in teaching swimming lessons and lifeguarding.

• Pool Manager (CRS Program Manager) - $19.93 -$24.22/hourly
  • Under general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, able to perform all duties and responsibilities of a Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard, assist in staff meetings and lifeguard trainings, direct contact for participants to explain pool rules, policies, and procedures. Pool Manager assists in implementing and scheduling staff, program, and services.

The City of Berkeley is seeking a Housing Development Specialist (Community Development Project Coordinator)! In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of the team responsible for implementing the City’s Housing Trust Fund and Small Sites Programs. This position will work on renovations and new construction projects, the latter of which will include developments at the North Berkeley and Ashby BART sites. You'll work closely with nonprofit developers to underwrite project proposals, recommend funding, negotiate loan and regulatory agreements, and monitor project progress. You will also provide technical assistance and capacity building support to smaller, emerging developers.

As a contributing member of Housing and Community Services Division (HCS) and the Health, Housing and Community Services Department (HHCS), this position is part of a team that is dedicated to enhancing community life and supporting housing, health, and wellness for all. The HCS Division is committed to a collaborative and positive work environment where team members have opportunities to for professional growth while working on innovative projects that will increase local access to affordable housing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in business, planning, or public administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional project management experience in community development, such as housing, economic development, public works, or planning. Lead and/or supervisory experience is desirable.

A master's degree in a related program is desirable and can be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Must be able to attend evening meetings. A valid California driver's license is desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
For first consideration, please apply by March 11, 2024.

This is a part-time non-benefited position. Work schedule is flexible up to 29 hours per week.

This position will be assigned to Utilities Division of the Public Works Department.

This is an open, competitive recruitment that will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the application filing period may close at any time, without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.

POSITION

Depending on assignment, essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Removal and clearing of debris from gutters, culverts, and drainage structures.
• Perform custodial and general maintenance of City facilities.
• Perform pick and shovel work; assists in concrete work; operates power machinery and a variety of hand tools.
• Assists in the setup of equipment (tables, chairs, canopies, etc.) and bleachers for special events.
• Read and accurately record water consumption data for all accounts, including construction meters; investigate and resolve meter irregularity issues.
• Complete service orders such as service turn-ons, turn-offs, and re-reads; deliver door hanger notices as necessary, this may include interaction with customers to gain access and/or discuss related issues. 
• Perform meter and meter box maintenance functions to improve meter readability; test meters for proper operations; perform meter replacements and minor meter repair work.
• Assist Utilities Division with water and sewer maintenance and repair efforts, such as manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters, vaults, boxes, and lids.
• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of beach facilities, including dumping trash cans, picking up debris along waterline, cleaning rest rooms, driving 4-wheel drive trucks on beach, performing minor plumbing and building maintenance, removing graffiti, painting, hand-picking litter and other related duties as assigned.

Position Summary

 

Under general supervision, operates a variety of transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific, assigned routes according to the District's requirements.  Provide service in a safe, courteous and reliable manner.   Responsible for written reports and other information as required.  Upon completion of the Golden Gate Transit Training Program, the employee operates regularly scheduled assignments.  All runs will originate in either Santa Rosa, Novato or San Rafael.

Hourly Pay: $30.23/hour to $35.57/hour


 If selected for the position, new hires will need to complete Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District’s Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program ($30.23/hr benefits not included) which is approximately twelve (12) weeks, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Upon successful completion of training: $32.01 per hour, plus benefits. All new hires will be required to complete a 120 probationary period upon completion of training.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED 
AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
 

• GGBHT Online Employment Application 
• DMV Report K4 printout (Scan and attach as PDF to your Online Employment Application) NOTE:  ONLY DMV K4 reports will be accepted.  A DMV K4 printout report (3 year driving record) MUST come from any DMV office or kiosk.  A complete DMV K4 report has the word ***END*** in capital letters at the end of the report.  INTERNET PRINTOUTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
  
  Applicants with DMV printouts older than 30 days will be eliminated (NOTE: You will be required to provide your original DMV K4 print-out if you are invited to the next step of the process).  The printout should reflect a pattern of safe, responsible vehicle operation, and demonstrate a clean driving record which would include the following:
• NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152 – 23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs).  
• Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification. 
• NO more than 2 moving violations and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years 
•  NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting. 
• NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death). 
• NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission.
•  Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault. If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection.
  
  *This position is classified as U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Transit Administration “Safety Sensitive.” Under DOT FTA regulations, employees in “Safety Sensitive” positions are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random and return-to-duty drug and/or alcohol testing.

**The District will invite only those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the position requirements to continue in the selection process. 

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

• Transports passengers along assigned routes, making designated stops as required or requested.
• Uses the fare box to accurately collect fares, issues transfers and gives general information.
• Completes reports on patron count, non-scheduled mileage, vehicular deficiencies, fare box, accidents and other reports as required.
• Operates automatic lift on buses and assists passengers in wheelchairs, those using crutches or walkers, or who have speech or mental difficulty.
• Ensures that Driver’s license and all other documents required of a commercial licensee are maintained and are current and valid.
• Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned. 
• Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• No experience is necessary. 
• Must be a licensed driver for at least seven (7) years prior to the date of this posting. Candidates who are currently enrolled in the Bus Operator Pre-Apprenticeship Program and a licensed driver for at least 3 years are eligible to apply, pending successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program. 
• Satisfactory Driving Record (as stated below).
• Must pass the Student Bus Driver Training program and Probationary period.

 

REQUIRED LICENSE:  

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. 
  1. Must be a licensed driver for at least 7 years prior to the date of posting. Candidates who are currently enrolled in the Bus Operator Pre-Apprenticeship Program and a licensed driver for at least 3 years are eligible to apply, pending successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program. 
  2. No more than 2 moving violations and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years. 
  3. No reckless driving and DUI within the last 7 years. 
  4. No license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting. 
  5. No Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission. 
  6. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection. 
  7. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) is part of the completion of the Student Bus Driver Training program.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Successful completion of application screening process 

2. Written Examination  

3. Panel Interview 

4. Medical Examination, post offer of "conditional employment" (includes DOT medical and physical guideline requirements, a drug screen and physical abilities examination)

5. Criminal Investigation 

6. Ten (10) year history conducted on Employment Background

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to successfully pass the District’s pre-employment drug and physical tests and acquire at least a six (6) month medical clearance.  The District’s pre-employment tests include the DMV physical, functional performance physical and FTA DOT drug screen.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Knowledge of:  District policies and labor agreement (MOU) provisions.  Occupational health and safety rules and working practices applicable to this position. 

 

Skills or Ability to: Read, write and speak English and perform basic mathematical procedures. Safely and smoothly operate coaches. Follow instructions and work independently. Effectively communicate and be able to work with a diverse public in a courteous, calm and professional manner under all circumstances.  Respond quickly, accurately and pleasantly to customer needs. Speak distinctly, clearly, and professionally.  Work during the week and evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

 

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons based on merit and other job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical and mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job-related examination process. Please contact Human Resources at (415) 257-4535 to request assistance with an Employment Application. To request a job-related examination process accommodation, please submit your request to Human Resources with sufficient time to allow the District to consider the reasonableness of the request.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Program Leader II (After School Program Staff). 

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Provide academic/homework support to encourage them to do their best.
• Plan, organize and conduct recreation enrichment activities for youth.
• Encourage students to engage in a variety of health and enrichment activities and community services projects.
• Be a positive role model to participants, insuring that participants are physically and emotionally safe.
• Assist in preparing activity calendars, lessons plans that create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for participants to excel.
• Supervise participants, insuring that proper safety precautions are observed in assigned activities.
• Maintain and care for equipment; prepare activity calendars, bulletin boards, lesson plans and/or coaching strategies as appropriate to help promote and plan activities effectively.
• Assist in organizing, promoting, directing and staffing; report to supervisors orally and in writing.

Recruitment is open until filled.

Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of Town water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
•    Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
•    Perform routine cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
•    Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
•    Maintains Corporation Yard and other Town facilities.
•    Responds to residents' requests for service.
•    Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance activity.
•    Assists in determining the locations of water, storm drain and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
•    Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment and supplies.
•    Work in adverse weather conditions.

Possible 40 or more hours per week (Subject to change) up to total 960 hours of temporary employment.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Aquatics Specialist I in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide instruction in swim and serve as a lifeguard at assigned swimming facilities. You'll teach lower swim levels and perform customer service functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from high school or current enrollment in an institution working toward a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Must be 15 years of age. Must possess and maintain a current American Red Cross Lifeguard training certificate, and current American Red Cross CPR for professional rescuer certificate or equivalent.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Maintenance Worker I-II

Why Join Our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division (EFSD) and the Environmental Services Division (ESD). Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works. The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees. A key player on this team is the Maintenance Worker. You would be joining over 500 people whose mission is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit.

What You'll Do

The Maintenance Worker position may be filled at either the I or II level based on experience. The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, signs, sewers, storm drains, pump stations, traffic signal and street light equipment, traffic systems, or municipal buildings; and to do related work as required. Some of the duties of this position are as follows:

• Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as backhoes, motorgraders, boom trucks, tractors, vac-all and small sweepers, and skip loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, sidewalks and gutters, sewer lines, and drainage channels.
• Use concrete cutting and braking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and finish concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Operate maintenance equipment and tools such as trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, vac-all, front loader, backhoe, compressor, sandblaster, power wench, boom truck, cc TV unit, main and auxiliary pumps, pneumatic and electro-mechanical controls, diesel power plants, and related equipment and tools.
• Assist pump mechanics to install, repair and modify pump station machinery and control.
• Paint traffic markings on streets, crosswalks, parking lots, and curbs; operate a striping truck.
• Assist in performing a variety of routine electrical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in trash and debris control activities such as picking up of litter and other street maintenance activities as required or when weather does not permit sweeping operations.
• Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with work flow processes.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers.

*This is a temporary position. Scheduled work hours may include weekends and evenings. *

Definition:  Under general supervision, performs a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled manual tasks and related work as required in the water, streets, storm, facilities and collection system and parks divisions of the Public Works Department; safely and properly operate all equipment, tools, and vehicles required to accomplish assigned tasks; performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level in the Public Works Maintenance Worker series responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks.  Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a pattern which has been established and explained before the work is started.  Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. 

Supervision Received

Receives immediate supervision from higher-level staff progressing to general supervision with training and experience. 

Supervision Exercised

No direct supervision exercised.  May provide technical or informational guidance on a project basis. 

Duties and Responsibilities:   The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.

• Assists in ensuring that all City infrastructure complies with the City’s level of service standards, including all transportation systems, storm/surface water management systems, City facilities and infrastructure, and park and recreation facilities; assists in identifying and requesting assistance for maintenance projects.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment in the performance of assigned duties including:  personnel hoists, tamping equipment, construction tools including asphalt rakes, shovels, hammers, tapping equipment, cement finishing equipment, chain saws and light mechanical equipment; ride-on and walk-behind mowing equipment; operates small trucks with manual or automatic transmissions and two-ton dump truck.
• Performs heavy labor, shoveling and lifting, in the construction and repair of landscaping, parks, sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services.
• Performs a variety of maintenance tasks under identified standards, policies, practices, and procedures including but not limited to: sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street pavement repair; pavement marking; sweeping; sign installation, removal, and repair; mowing; weeding; cleaning, installing, and repairing storm basins and systems; play equipment inspection and repair; maintaining public restroom facilities; landscaping; read meters; constructs forms, boxes, fences, walls, and barricades; and general building maintenance.
• Performs and responds to emergency calls including repair and installation of sewers, streets, water and storm drain lines and services; maintains the required response time in order to answer emergency, after hour and weekend calls for service.
• Cleans and maintains buildings and facilities, gutters, park pathways, floors, windows, and restrooms in parks and Civic Center complex, park equipment, streets, sidewalks, tools and equipment, parks medians, and other landscaped areas.
• Performs basic carpentry, cement work, oxyacetylene cutting and burning, and painting.
• Performs the handling and/or application of hazardous materials, fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals in accordance with applicable regulations and instructions.
• Maintains records of daily activities, purchase receipts, and inventories including reading meters and test samples.
• Treats all members of the public respectfully, courteously, and as a customer.
• Completes special projects as assigned; assists other departments as assigned.
• Maintains City easements and rights-of-way to be free of weeds and debris; performs upkeep of trees and vegetation.
• Properly uses construction tools including shovels, rakes, chain saws and light mechanical equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices and techniques of public works and parks maintenance and repair; basic building maintenance and repair; automatic and manual irrigation systems;  methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with the work; construction, repair and maintenance techniques and applications of roads, parks, landscaping, buildings, and other public works infrastructure; knowledge of safety hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the work; effective techniques of communication including verbal and written.

Ability to:  Think and act quickly in emergencies; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; meet standards of work performance; meet and maintain physical requirements of the job; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; respond to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situations; adhere to prescribed policies, procedures routines and practices; carry out assignments with minimal instructions; read and understand written instructions, equipment operation manuals and other written documents associated with the work.

Maintenance Worker I

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Experience:   One year full-time in semiskilled construction maintenance or landscape maintenance work.

License:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements:

Vision, hearing, and physical ability adequate to obtain and maintain a California Class B Driver’s License; speak clearly and understandably.  Requires moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion including bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, lifting, twisting, digging, carrying and/or handling material weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds.  Work in confined spaces and wear protective equipment.  May work in conditions that require exposure to noise, odors, chemical and biological agents, gases, and contact with sanitary wastewater; work at heights up to 20 feet; work in varying temperatures of cold and heat, and inclement weather for extended periods of time; work in conditions that may contain dust, mold and various chemicals.

Special Requirements:   

Ability to report to work at any hour of the day or night as required during a disaster or other emergency situations; must respond to the job site, within the designated time frame, in response to after hour and weekend service calls.  Carry communication equipment in order to respond to after work hours.

* We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.  Applications are reviewed as they are received, and selections can be made at any time during the recruitment process. *