Job Description
Join San Jose's award-winning Public Works team as a Part-Time Laborer! This vital role supports community infrastructure while offering flexible scheduling. Perfect for students, career-changers, or those seeking supplemental income. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive training, and the satisfaction of directly improving your city's streets, parks, and utilities. No experience required – we provide all necessary certifications!
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on city streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems
- Operate hand tools and light machinery (saws, jackhammers, sweepers) under supervision
- Assist in park beautification projects including landscaping and irrigation repair
- Support waste management operations and recycling facility maintenance
- Contribute to emergency response during weather-related incidents
- Maintain clean and safe work zones following OSHA protocols
- Document daily work activities and material usage
Qualifications
- Must be 18+ years old and authorized to work in the US
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
- Valid California Driver's License required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic math skills for material calculations
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
- Commitment to safety and teamwork
- Willingness to obtain required certifications (provided)