Position Summary

The City of Palm Springs is excited to announce the opportunity for the position of

Maintenance Worker I!

APPLY NOW, ONLY THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

THE CITY:Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there’s always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on, visit the Engage Palm Springs website. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit the Municipal Equity Index (Download PDF reader) website.

THE POSITION:To perform routine and general cleaning and landscape maintenance activities at City facilities, parks, downtown, and airport; to perform general landscaping and custodial duties; and to perform a variety of related tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities

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

Perform routine and general cleaning, janitorial cleaning, and landscape maintenance activities at City parks and facilities and on equipment.
Perform landscaping duties in parks and downtown grounds, including outdoor patios; mow, trim, prune, edge, rake, fertilize, water, seed, plant and cultivate landscaped areas as necessary.
Sweep, clear and clean gutters, curbs, culverts and catch basins; perform general grounds cleanup and outdoor cleaning; perform other minor maintenance and repair tasks as necessary.
Operate and maintain equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.
Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment and systems, including sprinkler systems.
Clean, polish and sanitize building surfaces, including walls, stairs and floors; dust and polish furniture and fixtures; clean and sanitize trash cans and furniture.
Clean and maintain restrooms; clean mirrors, fixtures and floors; replace and maintain toiletry supplies.
Pick up trash at City facilities as assigned.
Paint furniture, equipment, and interior and exterior of buildings and structures; remove graffiti as needed.
Setup and maintain traffic control barriers as needed.
Prepare rooms and arrange furniture for meetings and special events.
Observe and report the need for repairs; if possible, make minor repairs.
Observe and implement safe work practices and procedures.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.

Experience:

Recent, within the last three (3) years, direct hands-on experience in general cleaning, custodial duties, park maintenance, building maintenance and landscaping in a public sector or similar environment is preferred.

Training:
High School diploma or equivalent education is required.

License or Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California driver license with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three (3) or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three (3) years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five (5) years) is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may be required.

Special Requirements:

Must be willing and able to work various hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Incumbent will be enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprints, and a physical and drug screen.

Working Conditions:

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position works a field environment, travel site to site, and shop environment or Aviation environment with exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, motorized equipment, inclement weather conditions, and potentially dangerous situations and may work on slippery or uneven surfaces; may be exposed to emergency situations. May require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods; lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds; kneeling, bending, climbing with both legs and arms; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; communicate in person; driving a vehicle for extended periods.

Application and Exam Information

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.

Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.

Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview.

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

For more information on completing your application materials click here.

If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

The City of Palm Springs
3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
760-323-8215

Applications must be received by 4:00pm, January 29, 2026 or be within the first 150 applications in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Retiree Health Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Plan
Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.

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