Water Maintenance Laborer (Part-time)

The City of La Habra is recruiting to fill a position of Part-Time Water Maintenance Laborer (not to exceed 28 hours per week) in the Water Division of the Public Works Department and to establish an eligibility list for future openings. 

Under immediate supervision, the Part-Time Water Maintenance Laborer performs unskilled and manual labor tasks; assists and trains in semi-skilled tasks related to Water Maintenance; and performs related work as required.

Physical Qualifications:  Position requires heavy physical work; frequent pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 75 pounds; requires manual dexterity in using minimal skill tools such as shovels, rakes, and hand tools; working in locations usually open and exposed to varying weather; regularly working near moving vehicles; may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moderate to loud noise level environments.  May be required to wear a respirator.  In accordance with OSHA regulations, employees are prohibited from having facial or head hair that impedes the effectiveness of respirator equipment.
 
Training and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a maintenance related field.
 
Certificates or Licenses:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.

Completed applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview.  The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.