This is a part-time, hourly position, depending on assignment, works under the supervision of a lead worker, crew
leader, supervisor or superintendent. The Maintenance Worker I is an entry level part-time position performing
unskilled, semiskilled and some skilled duties related to the repair and maintenance of open spaces, facilities and
private homes; and related work as required. THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE MORNING, EVENING,
WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY WORK.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are
examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply finish or coverings using brushes, rollers, spray equipment and

power circuits, motor appliances, plugs, ballasts, fans, switches, bells, intercom and buzzer systems,

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties for this position including building

maintenance, semi-skilled labor, carpentry and/or a related field is highly desirable.

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• A valid California class “C” driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance are required at the

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any
open positon. The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all the
required information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other
Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human
Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via
email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level
and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to
verification. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplement questionnaire, a written
test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and experience. An
applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must inform the City of
Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349- 2950 at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the
established testing date.

If selected, a conditional employment offer will be made and the candidate will participate in a pre-employment

process, which will include a comprehensive background check (employment reference checks and
fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice) and a pre-placement medical examination. The exam
will include a drug screening.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne
Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Part-Time Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due
to employer-employee negotiations. For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org
under MOUs & Salary Schedules.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The City of Hawthorne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
providing all individuals equal opportunity in employment regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, religion,
color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or service as a
military veteran. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE CITY

Proudly Serving the Community for over 80 Years!

Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square mile
area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los Angeles and
downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M. Anderson (I-
105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By virtue of its location,
Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports, entertainment,
mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the Los Angeles
basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city and build an
economy, which supports the community's desire for a high quality of life.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
CONTRACT OR GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT. ANY OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED

HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.