Seasonal PW Maintenance Worker Assistant

The City of Pinole is seeking two (2) motivated, hands‑on individuals for a part‑time seasonal opportunity anticipated to run from through February or March 2027, working up to 30/hours a week, supporting the City's road repair operations by performing crack sealing.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with hands‑on public works, street maintenance, or construction experience who enjoy working outdoors and supporting the City's infrastructure.

The best qualified applicants will have experience with:

• Asphalt paving and street repairs
• Crack sealing operations
• High‑temperature equipment and materials
• Traffic control and work zone safety

Under supervision, assists in performing a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled tasks related to the construction, modification, maintenance, repair, and operation of City infrastructure, including streets, parks, landscaped areas, trees, storm and wastewater collection systems, and facilities; performs related duties as assigned.

Receives direct supervision from higher‑level Public Works staff, including supervisors and managers. This position does not exercise supervisory responsibilities.

The Maintenance Worker Assistant is an entry‑level position designed to provide support to maintenance teams and gain experience in public works operations. Responsibilities include assisting with maintenance and repair tasks while developing proficiency in various operational areas. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Worker in that the latter is an experienced‑level role responsible for independently performing a broader range of maintenance tasks.

• Assists in patching potholes and preparing excavations for repair on streets.
• Loads and applies cold and hot mix asphalt; supports finishing tasks.
• Prepares materials for painting and applies paint using hand tools under supervision.
• Plants, waters, and maintains landscaping in parks and public spaces.
• Assists in mowing grass, edging, weeding, and general grounds keeping tasks.
• Prunes shrubs and trees; removes debris and assists with tree removal as needed.
• Helps install and repair irrigation systems.
• Supports maintenance of play fields and playground equipment.
• Empties trash containers and removes litter from parks and landscaped areas.

• Aids in cleaning storm drains, sidewalks, and related infrastructure using hand tools.
• Supports removal and replacement of damaged sidewalks and gutters.
• Assists with the operation of hydro‑vactor equipment for cleaning underground storm and wastewater systems.
• Helps locate and mark underground lines.

• Assists with troubleshooting maintenance and repair issues, gathering tools and materials as directed.
• Supports a variety of maintenance tasks, including painting, basic remodeling, graffiti removal, and vandalism repair.
• Maintains cleanliness in public facilities and shop areas.
• Assists with plumbing repairs and routine HVAC maintenance.
• Operates basic vehicles and equipment under supervision.
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance on hand tools and equipment.
• Maintains basic records of work performed and materials used.

• Basic principles and practices of facility, building, and grounds maintenance.
• Safe operation and maintenance of hand tools and light equipment and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic safety procedures, including traffic control and handling of chemicals.
• Basic arithmetic for measuring and calculating materials.
• Basic maintenance, repair, and construction…