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    Palo Alto, California United States City of Palo Alto Full Time $3,657.33 - $4,491.07 Monthly Aug 30, 2025
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    City of Palo Alto

    The Community The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. The community's treelined streets and historic buildings reflect its California heritage, and, at the same time, many world-class businesses maintain or started offices here, such as Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Amazon, Broadcom, Hewlett-Packard, Houzz, Rivian, SAP and SAP Ariba, Tesla, and Varian Medical Systems. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the start-up capital of the world. Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community's dedication to lifelong learning. Stanford's cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City's exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public-school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation. Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy featuring premium shopping and dining options. Excellent healthcare facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are some of the community's incredibly desirable and cherished amenities. To learn more, visit https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Manager/Latest-News City Government Palo Alto is a full-service charter city with a council-manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and the City Council annually selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. The Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor. The City Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City. Palo Alto is organized into 15 departments/offices with 1,093.10 authorized positions in FY 2025. There is also a FY 2025 capital budget of $316.2 million. Palo Alto owns and operates its own utilities, including electricity (carbon-neutral), gas, water, wastewater, and an expanding fiber network. This dynamic municipal environment ensures an ever-engaging platform for unique problem-solving and advances new initiatives, including sustainability, broadband, and effective service delivery. Community assets also include five libraries, 36 parks, five community centers, a museum and zoo, youth centers, a general aviation airport, an 18-hole golf course, a regional water treatment plant, and wildland open space preserves at the San Francisco Bay and in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains offering 41 miles of walking/biking trails in addition to its police, fire, and ambulance services. Palo Alto has long been a leader in sustainability, and the City's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals are part of what sets it apart. Since the City's first Climate Protection Plan was passed in 2007, Palo Alto has set goals that exceed State and Federal targets. Today, the City's goal to reduce emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the "80x30" goal) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 guides sustainability efforts. An award-winning City, Palo Alto is recognized nationally as innovative and well-managed. City services and performance also receive impressive marks from community members in the Palo Alto Community Survey. Many of those ratings put City programs and services in the highest percentiles among the hundreds of benchmark cities. Palo Alto makes decisions through comprehensive processes and proactively seeks to involve its extremely informed, educated, and engaged residents. Projects are naturally a cooperative effort among the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, engaged residents, neighborhoods, businesses, property owners, and staff. Join an Award Winning Team  Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government. We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City. Want to learn more about our benefits? Learn more by reviewing our "Benefits at a Glance Booklet." Contact Us Phone: 650-329-2376    Email: Recruit@paloalto.gov    Location: City Hall, 1st Floor | 250 Hamilton Ave 94301 | View Map

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    Job Description

    Description

    The City of Palo Alto is seeking entry-level candidates to join our team as Open Space Technicians.
    We currently have two SEIU Hourly positions available.

    This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are beginning their careers in Open Space and Parks Management and are eager to gain hands-on experience in the field.

    The Community Services Department of Palo Alto, specifically the Open Space, Parks, and Golf Division, is looking for entry-level candidates to join our Open Space team for the position of Open Space Technician. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who are starting their careers in Open Space and Parks Management. Operating under general supervision, the role involves tasks in Parks and Open Space areas that contribute to the protection, preservation, and upkeep of Palo Alto's open space lands.

    The City of Palo Alto has almost 4,000 acres of open space to explore, recreate, and relax in, for more information visit our site HERE.

    Desired Qualifications
      ◦ Completion of the 12th grade (or equivalent).
      ◦ Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record (DMV printout required).
      ◦ Basic construction and maintenance skills.
      ◦ Ability to perform manual labor including bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds.
      ◦ Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rough terrain and exposure to poison oak, dust, smoke, ticks, insects, and wildlife.
      ◦ Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to use a two-way radio.
      ◦ Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interact tactfully and courteously with a diverse visitor population, City staff, and other agencies.
      ◦ Basic math and computer skills for financial record keeping.
      ◦ Ability to pass a background check.
      ◦ Team-oriented with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings (between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.).


    SEIU- Hourly Benefits
      ◦ Medical Stipend: In lieu of providing a medical plan, the City grants a medical stipend $3.80 per hour.
      ◦ Sick Leave: Accrued at 0.03 hours for every hour worked.


    This is an SEIU-Hourly position with limited benefits that is budgeted to not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year (July - June). The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.

    Essential Duties

    Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
      ◦ Wear City-provided uniform; provide own boots.
      ◦ Assist in building and maintaining trails on City lands.
      ◦ Operate mechanical equipment such as chainsaws, weed whips, power pruners, and mowers.
      ◦ Perform cleanup and routine maintenance on City lands, buildings, and restrooms.
      ◦ Drive trucks and tractors; perform basic vehicle safety checks.
      ◦ Perform semi-skilled carpentry and construction tasks using hand and power tools.
      ◦ Provide visitor information and enforce park rules at the Foothills Park Entrance Station.
      ◦ Assist with reservations for park facilities including campgrounds and picnic areas.
      ◦ The position is entry-level, requiring familiarity with basic power tools such as weed whips and chainsaws.


    Supplemental Information

    More than one position will be filled from this posting.

    Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
    Work is performed outdoors in variable weather and terrain conditions. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and use of hand/power tools.

    The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources.

    City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:

    Medical Stipend
    $3.80 effective the pay period including July 1, 2024.

    Sick Leave
    Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.

    Retirement
    City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan

    Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.

    Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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