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STREET MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $79,310.40 - $96,844.80 a year
- Online Application
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
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Police Officer (All Levels)
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
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- Full-time
- Customer service
- 21 years or older
- 2 years
- Opportunities for advancement
Coming Soon! Single Role (Paramedic & EMT)
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
Theatre Technician
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $20.36 - $25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
Visitor Services Coordinator
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- $28.41 - $34.87 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Administrative experience
- Entry level
Cubberley Theatre Lighting Technician
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Facilities Technicians
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $100,131.20 - $122,366.40 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Project Engineer
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $153,524.80 - $202,030.40 a year
- Online Application
- Research
- Mid-level
- Professional Engineer
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
Facilities Technicians
City of Palo Alto —Bayshore, CA
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- Mid-level
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE III - limited term
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- $87,484.80 - $106,849.60 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Public Safety Dispatcher II (Lateral)
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $118,955.20 - $152,734.40 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
BUILDING SERVICEPERSON - LEAD
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $76,585.60 - $93,475.20 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Opportunities for advancement
7d
Project Engineer
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $153,524.80 - $202,030.40 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
Assistant Director of Electric Engineering and Operations
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $245,315.20 - $336,876.80 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
Manager of Electric Operations
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $206,024.00 - $274,684.80 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Customer service
- Maintenance
Utilities Project Coordinator
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $118,081.60 - $144,414.40 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Manager Treasury
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $149,864.00 - $224,806.40 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Finance
8d
Principal Electrical Engineer (Substations)
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $198,682 - $272,876 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- OSHA
- System design
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
13d
Arts & Science Professional III - H Teaching Artist
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $38.64 - $47.43 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Visual & Performing Arts
13d
Utilities Senior Resource Planner
City of Palo Alto —Palo Alto, CA
- $182,374.40 - $243,152.00 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Research
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement

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STREET MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

City of Palo Alto -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$79,310.40 - $96,844.80 a year
7 days ago

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Qualifications

Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Description

The City of Palo Alto Public Works Department is hiring two Street Maintenance Assistants to join our Street Maintenance Crew.

Every morning before businesses open and residents begin their day, our crew is already hard at work. From cleaning our downtown sidewalks and alleyways. Cleaning public parking garages throughout the city to supporting street sweeping operations.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, and want to make a visible difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

About Public Works

The Public Works Department provides essential services that keep Palo Alto running every day. Our crews maintain streets, sidewalks, public spaces, and other City infrastructure so residents, businesses, and visitors can enjoy a clean, safe, and vibrant community.

When you join Public Works, you'll be part of a hardworking team that values safety, teamwork, and quality service.

About the Position

This position is assigned to the Street Maintenance Crew. Most of your work will focus on cleaning and maintaining Downtown Palo Alto's sidewalks, streets, parking lots/garages, and other public spaces. Your work helps ensure residents, businesses, and visitors enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming downtown every day.

Typical duties include, but not limited to:

Cleaning sidewalks, streets, plazas, around parklets, and other public spaces
Cleaning City parking lots and garages
Picking up litter, debris, and other materials
Cleaning biohazards using City-provided equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and established safety procedures
Assisting with the cleanup of unhoused sites following City procedures
Operating backpack blowers and other maintenance equipment
Supporting street sweeping operations
Using hand and power tools to complete maintenance work
Providing other maintenance services as needed

Two Available Assignments

We currently have two openings within the Street Maintenance Crew. Both positions are Street Maintenance Assistant classifications, but the daily duties and schedules vary slightly.

During the application process, you'll have the opportunity to indicate which assignment interests you most. Final assignment decisions will be based on operational needs, qualifications, relevant experience, and at the sole discretion of the City.

Assignment 1: Downtown Maintenance

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday
Hours: 3:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

In this assignment, you'll help prepare Downtown Palo Alto for the day by:

Primarily work independently
Operating a battery powered backpack blowers with a combined weight of 55 pounds. The battery itself weighs nearly 40 pounds.
Operating sidewalk sweepers
Cleaning and removing debris/litter from sidewalks, plazas, around parklets, alleyways, parking lots/garages, etc.
Perform other maintenance activities as needed

Backpack blower usage typically averages from 1 to 2 hours per day, during dry non-Leaf season, and 3 to 4 hours per day during the winter months (Leaf Season), with the remainder of the shift spent performing other downtown cleaning and maintenance duties.

Assignment 2: Street Sweeper Support

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 9/80 Schedule (3:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)

In this assignment, you'll:

Primarily work alongside the City's Street Sweeper Operator (SSO)
Assist the SSO with cleaning areas the street sweeper cannot access by using a battery-powered backpack blower, brooms, etc.
Operate sidewalk sweeper, when needed
Provide support for the “Downtown Maintenance” worker, including performing all assigned duties, when needed.
Perform other maintenance activities as needed

Candidates with previous experience operating or supporting street sweepers or similar maintenance equipment are strongly encouraged to apply. This assignment will generally be offered to the candidate whose experience and qualifications best match the operational needs of the crew.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable team members who:

Reliable
Enjoy working outdoors
Take pride in keeping public spaces clean
Can perform physical work throughout the day, including walking all day
Work safely and follow established procedures
Value teamwork and reliability
Want to make a positive impact in the community, but can also work independently

Experience in janitorial services, public works, facilities maintenance, landscaping, construction, sanitation, street maintenance, or other outdoor labor is highly desirable.

Why Join the City of Palo Alto?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
CalPERS retirement
SEIU-represented position
Stable public sector employment
Opportunities to learn new equipment and develop new skills
Supportive team environment
Work that makes a visible difference every day

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for steady, hands-on work where you can serve your community, build valuable skills, and finish each day knowing you've made a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Performs a combination of duties as directed, either as part of construction crew or independently, such as:
Filling holes in streets and roadways with asphalt or other compounds, and raking, compacting, and smoothing surfaces.
Cleaning clogged storm drains or irrigation systems of debris.
Digging trenches, placing shoring, provide tools to other workers, breaking up surfaces to be worked on, and clearing area of brush or other related obstacles.
Placing barricades and safety cones around area to protect workers and public from injury.
Clearing litter and debris from roadside areas. In the performance of duties, may drive light vehicles and use power rollers, tampers, airhammers, and a variety of handtools.

Related Functions:

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

High school graduate or GED preferred.
Experience in outdoor work, general construction, or outside maintenance.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes.
The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided byNeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contactNeoGov'sLive Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

Compensation (SEIU) :Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more clickHERE.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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