Services Aide - PARCS Custodial & Maintenance

Overview

The City of Fresno PARCS Department has a variety of temporary part‑time and seasonal opportunities in our Maintenance Division. Individuals receive first‑hand experience in strengthening the future of our community by keeping our PARCS clean, safe, and well‑maintained. Keeping our facilities in top‑notch shape helps empower residents to acquire skills, live healthier lives, appreciate the beauty of the central valley, and strengthen community connection.

• Assist maintenance and custodial staff with a variety of basic tasks; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and other park amenities, and remove debris and litter from PARCS facilities.
• Assist maintenance staff in maintaining PARCS facilities by submitting work orders for repair or assisting in light maintenance activities under supervision.
• Provide opening and closing support, including checking park readiness to open or close and performing custodial duties as needed before unlocking restrooms and/or gates.
• Assist in the enforcement of rules, regulations, and safety precautions at municipal facilities.
• Recognize, avoid, and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Provide information, instructions, and assistance to the public within the scope of authority and training.
• Support the relationship between the City of Fresno and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Parks Custodial – Perform custodial duties including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, splash pads, play structures, interiors of neighborhood and community centers, and other park amenities; remove litter and debris and waste; submit work orders for graffiti or damage to park facilities; report any safety concerns and immediately remedy those within scope of assigned position. Must be reliable, willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and able to work with a diverse population and age groups.

Must be willing to work weekends.

Park Opening & Closing – Will be assigned to either opening or closing shift and be required to drive to multiple designated parks in a City vehicle. Opening tasks include performing checks of restrooms and amenities for readiness to open and performing custodial duties as needed, unlocking restrooms, gates, and other facilities. Closing tasks include courteously informing guests of park closure, performing closing custodial duties, and securing restrooms, facilities, and other park amenities.

Must be reliable and able to work early mornings or late evenings; must be able to work weekends; must have a driver's license in good standing.

Parks Maintenance – Assists parks maintenance staff with light maintenance duties, including minor repairs of park facilities and amenities. Must be reliable and able to work early mornings on weekdays and weekends.

Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance prior to employment with the City of Fresno.