Maintenance Worker I - Paint and Sign
City of Pomona, Pomona, CA, United States
Part-Time Maintenance Worker
Join our team in Pomona's Public Works Department! We currently have one part-time Maintenance Worker opening in our Streets Division specializing in Painting and Signage. In this role, you will support the Streets Division with a range of hands-on responsibilities that contribute directly to the City's infrastructure and daily operations. This position may be assigned to either Streets or Paint and Sign and may float between both areas based on operational needs. Duties include performing semi-skilled work to maintain clear and visible street and curb markings such as legends, crosswalks, and stop bars, as well as assisting with street maintenance and repair activities including patching potholes, repairing road edges, and replacing damaged asphalt. You may also assist with general maintenance tasks, work site cleanup, and other assignments that support the overall efficiency of the division. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience, build valuable skills, and play a meaningful role in maintaining safe and functional streets for the Pomona community.
This at-will, hourly position that averages 20 hours per week, with less than 1,000 hours annually. Make sure your application is complete and highlights any relevant experience. Future vacancies may become available for different divisions, and the eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill those positions.
The ideal candidate is a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and well-kept streets. They enjoy hands-on, outdoor work, can follow directions, and are willing to support both Streets and Paint and Sign operations as needed. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are key to success in this role.
The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to impact their community positively. This position offers participation in a deferred compensation plan designated by the city and sick time. Benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026.
Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth. Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Start your journey with us today and make a difference in our community!
Minimum Qualifications To Apply
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
1 year of experience in maintenance or related tasks.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and have a good driving record.
Knowledge of common tools and equipment used in maintenance work.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; read and write basic English; lift moderately heavy objects; learn the City's geography; work cooperatively and effectively with others; and possess excellent customer service skills.
Skill to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and efficiently.
Special Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.: work is performed on City streets; exposure to inclement weather conditions, heat, traffic, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; and ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Essential Duties
When Assigned to the Streets Division; This assignment assists full-time staff with duties that may include, but not limited to:
May be assigned to either Streets or Paint and Sign;
This assignment may "float" between Streets and Paint and Sign depending on needs of the Division;
Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to maintaining City street and curb markings, including street legends, cross walks, stop bars, to ensure good visual markings are maintained;
Ability to accurately identify, match, and reproduce colors for paint applications and sign production;
Perform various semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of streets; fills pot holes and repairs road edges with patch material; removes and replaces asphalt in areas damaged; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned to the Fleet Services Division:
Clean and maintain the fleet maintenance shop areas and fuel island, which includes sweeping, moping, and emptying trash cans;
Pick up parts and assist the storekeeper;
Transport vehicles to different City locations, such as dealerships, the Police Department, or the car wash;
Assist mechanics when needed; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned to the Parks and Landscape Division:
Assist performing general maintenance and irrigation installation and repair work including the replacement and/or repair of broken or damaged parts; rebuild irrigation rotors, valves, and other parts as necessary;
Perform a variety of maintenance related duties including trash, debris, and fallen limb pick up, tree watering, tree trimming, general landscape maintenance, and transportation to and disposal at City Yard; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned to Recycling/Environmental Programs:
Spanish bilingual skills required;
Drive and walk assigned route to monitor and inspect recycling containers;
Sort recycling materials in containers and remove non-recyclable items;
Educate Pomona residents on recycling and other environmental issues;
Perform data entry;
Develop and complete reports; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week. Hours vary by assignment. The assignments will be based on the needs of the organization and may change or be reassigned as needed.
Selection Process
Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies. To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Final candidates will be required to submit authorization for the City to run a DMV report on their behalf. These reports and driving history will be reviewed by Risk Management as part of the pre-selection process.
Join our team in Pomona's Public Works Department! We currently have one part-time Maintenance Worker opening in our Streets Division specializing in Painting and Signage. In this role, you will support the Streets Division with a range of hands-on responsibilities that contribute directly to the City's infrastructure and daily operations. This position may be assigned to either Streets or Paint and Sign and may float between both areas based on operational needs. Duties include performing semi-skilled work to maintain clear and visible street and curb markings such as legends, crosswalks, and stop bars, as well as assisting with street maintenance and repair activities including patching potholes, repairing road edges, and replacing damaged asphalt. You may also assist with general maintenance tasks, work site cleanup, and other assignments that support the overall efficiency of the division. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience, build valuable skills, and play a meaningful role in maintaining safe and functional streets for the Pomona community.
This at-will, hourly position that averages 20 hours per week, with less than 1,000 hours annually. Make sure your application is complete and highlights any relevant experience. Future vacancies may become available for different divisions, and the eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill those positions.
The ideal candidate is a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and well-kept streets. They enjoy hands-on, outdoor work, can follow directions, and are willing to support both Streets and Paint and Sign operations as needed. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are key to success in this role.
The City of Pomona offers a unique career opportunity to individuals wishing to impact their community positively. This position offers participation in a deferred compensation plan designated by the city and sick time. Benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026.
Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth. Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Start your journey with us today and make a difference in our community!
Minimum Qualifications To Apply
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
1 year of experience in maintenance or related tasks.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and have a good driving record.
Knowledge of common tools and equipment used in maintenance work.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; read and write basic English; lift moderately heavy objects; learn the City's geography; work cooperatively and effectively with others; and possess excellent customer service skills.
Skill to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and efficiently.
Special Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.: work is performed on City streets; exposure to inclement weather conditions, heat, traffic, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; and ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Essential Duties
When Assigned to the Streets Division; This assignment assists full-time staff with duties that may include, but not limited to:
May be assigned to either Streets or Paint and Sign;
This assignment may "float" between Streets and Paint and Sign depending on needs of the Division;
Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to maintaining City street and curb markings, including street legends, cross walks, stop bars, to ensure good visual markings are maintained;
Ability to accurately identify, match, and reproduce colors for paint applications and sign production;
Perform various semi-skilled and skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of streets; fills pot holes and repairs road edges with patch material; removes and replaces asphalt in areas damaged; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned to the Fleet Services Division:
Clean and maintain the fleet maintenance shop areas and fuel island, which includes sweeping, moping, and emptying trash cans;
Pick up parts and assist the storekeeper;
Transport vehicles to different City locations, such as dealerships, the Police Department, or the car wash;
Assist mechanics when needed; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned to the Parks and Landscape Division:
Assist performing general maintenance and irrigation installation and repair work including the replacement and/or repair of broken or damaged parts; rebuild irrigation rotors, valves, and other parts as necessary;
Perform a variety of maintenance related duties including trash, debris, and fallen limb pick up, tree watering, tree trimming, general landscape maintenance, and transportation to and disposal at City Yard; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
When Assigned to Recycling/Environmental Programs:
Spanish bilingual skills required;
Drive and walk assigned route to monitor and inspect recycling containers;
Sort recycling materials in containers and remove non-recyclable items;
Educate Pomona residents on recycling and other environmental issues;
Perform data entry;
Develop and complete reports; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Hours: Up to 20 hours per week. Hours vary by assignment. The assignments will be based on the needs of the organization and may change or be reassigned as needed.
Selection Process
Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies. To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Final candidates will be required to submit authorization for the City to run a DMV report on their behalf. These reports and driving history will be reviewed by Risk Management as part of the pre-selection process.