PTS Maintenance Worker II, Open Space

Description/Duties and

Responsibilities

The City of Santa Clarita has part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) positions available in the Open Space division of the Neighborhood Services department. The PTS Maintenance Worker II position will assist in the care and maintenance of the new Haskell Canyon Bike Park as well as various City open spaces, trails, and facilities both during the week and on the weekends. This position is expected to work 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Work schedule may vary based on operational needs. Duties and

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains open space trails, trailheads, and bike park features such as jumps, berms, ramps, etc. • Performs general maintenance, including clearing bushes, weeds, trash, and cleaning restrooms • Assists with the organization and leading of volunteer groups on projects • Builds and maintains trails, fencing, and other projects as assigned • Prepares open space areas for special events • Clears fallen trees from trails, parking lots, and other areas • Establishes working relationships with City staff and members of the public • Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Valid Class C California Driver's License and a safe driving record • A minimum of six months of experience in a maintenance field (for example: grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, etc.) or other related experience or training • Experience in bike park and trail maintenance is highly desirable • Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered Knowledge and Abilities • Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pulaskis, etc. • Ability to build and shape bike jumps, berms, and other bike trail-related features. • Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times • Basic computer skills and the ability to enter service requests using a mobile device • Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with City employees and members of the public • Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions • Ability to perform physical labor, bending, and squatting • Ability to hike on uneven trails while carrying tools, equipment, and supplies • Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more • Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather Additional Information APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments, may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS. PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for

benefits

and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred

compensation

as a replacement for Social Security). 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required at the time of hire.) 02 Do you have a valid California Class C driver license and safe driving record? (Proof will be required at the time of hire.) 03 Do you have at least six months of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, tree maintenance, small power equipment usage, or related field experience? If so, please explain. 04 Please describe your experience with bike park and/or trail maintenance, if any. 05 Do you have the ability to work 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday through Sunday? If so, please share your availability. 06 What interests you about this position, and what skills or experience would make you a strong candidate? Required Question