936-Streets & Sidewalks - 5599-936 Paving Trade Helper

Village Management Services, Inc.'s mission is to serve the residents of Laguna Woods Village with the highest level of customer service and professionalism, making Laguna Woods Village the premier active-adult community in Southern California.  We value integrity, quality, dedication and open communication in a rewarding and challenging environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, assists the Paving Department personnel with routine maintenance work on Community streets, sidewalks and storm drains; performs related work as required.  Work is usually performed as part of a crew.  Work involves regular contact with other departments and divisions. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational development which produces the ability to read, write and apply common sense understanding to the carrying out of oral or written instructions and experience in cement, asphalt, street painting and operations of maintenance equipment or any equivalent combination of education and experience that produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.

• Ability to perform the field maintenance requirements of assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring physical strength and stamina appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English and Spanish.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test and annual medical examination.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.