MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT III (NON-CAREER)

About the role

The Maintenance Division is seeking three (3) Non-Career Maintenance Assistant III employees to join the Custodial Team. These positions support the maintenance and cleanliness of Port-owned facilities by performing a variety of routine and semi-skilled custodial and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning offices, restrooms, break rooms, common areas, and other Port-owned facilities.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles; sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain assigned work areas.
• Perform semi-skilled floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, polishing, and shampooing carpets.
• Restock custodial supplies and equipment at designated locations throughout the Port.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and other materials as needed for operational or special event support.
• Operate and safely use common custodial equipment, hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas while following established safety procedures and departmental standards.
• Work independently to complete assigned custodial and facility maintenance tasks with limited supervision.
• Support emergency response, facility maintenance activities, and other operational needs as assigned.
• Perform special projects and other related maintenance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of common maintenance and repair tools, materials and techniques.
• Previous experience cleaning and maintaining carpets is preferred.
• Previous experience in stripping and waxing tile floors is preferred.
• Experience using basic hand tools and power tools is required.
• A valid California Driver’s License is required to perform work-related duties such as driving to other work sites and attending required meetings.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of working independently without extensive direction or oversight.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements listed above. The Port of Long Beach reserves the right to modify the qualifications of the position at any time.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hourly Range: $19.934- $27.206

Schedule

The selected candidate may work up to 29 hours/week. Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours in a year for a maximum of two (2) years. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years. Non-career employees are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.