MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I (NON-CAREER)

DESCRIPTION

**Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of March 5, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

The Long Beach Airport has immediate openings for eight (8) Maintenance Assistant I-III positions in the Building Services Division, reporting to the Building Services Supervisor. The Building Services Division operates on the below shift schedule, with an annual shift bid in May of each year.

Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday - Saturday
Shift 1 : 5:30AM - 2:00PM
Shift 2: 9:00 AM - 5:30PM
Shift 3: 3:30PM - 12:00AM

Most available vacancies are on Shift 3.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a wide variety of custodial duties in an airport environment, to include, but not limited to:
  
  • cleaning of restrooms
    
  • sweeping/vacuuming/shampooing of carpets
    
  • mopping and waxing floors
    
  • washing windows
    
  • cleaning/polishing/dusting customer-facing areas, such as terminal area seating, walls, partitions, equipment, etc.
    
  • disposing of waste and cleaning of waste receptacles
    

Responds to emergency custodial needs and reports any hazardous conditions or needed repairs;
Utilizes various light to medium hand and power operated cleaning equipment;
May perform routine semi-skilled maintenance duties, which may include the use of light to medium hand and power tools, such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, measuring apparatus, low voltage screwdrivers, hand drills, nail guns, hand sanders, high speed buffers, water blasting of concrete, etc.;
Performs other related duties as required.



REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Lift and move medium to heavy objects;
• Use common hand and power tools such as those used in trades, maintenance or custodial work;
• Deal courteously with the public and co-workers;
• Use simple arithmetic;
• Endure long periods of physical labor.

Willingness to:

• Work an irregular schedule, including various hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays;
• Work where there are many rules and regulations which are strictly enforced;
• Keep their work area neat, clean, and orderly.

*This position requires access to Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). To obtain a SIDA badge, applicants must pass a security threat assessment and a fingerprint-based criminal history records check, as well as attend SIDA training. If applicant does not pass the FAA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandated background check as required by federal law, they will be removed from the hiring process for this recruitment .

**A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on March 5, 2025. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior, if applicable.
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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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