Job Details

Salary: $73,169.00 - $95,468.00 Annually
Location : Malibu Bluffs Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500062
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 09/02/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, oversees and participates in activities related to the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of City parks and recreational facilities; inspects facilities and makes recommendations regarding improvements; monitors contractor work and overall performance; and performs related work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of performing technical and complex maintenance work at parks and recreational facilities. The Maintenance Technician will have knowledge of principles to operate a variety of power tools, general construction, landscape maintenance equipment, and repair of public facilities, including the handling of hazardous materials. Understanding landscape irrigation systems, including testing, operation systems, and repairs, is highly desired. Safe driving and knowledge of towing must be practiced and implemented. Experience with conducting park, facility, and playground inspections and record keeping. The City of Malibu is committed to providing community services in a professional manner with a strong emphasis on sensitive and positive interaction with the public. The Maintenance Technician is expected to provide services in such a manner. Must be able to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Examples of Duties

• Performs specialized, technical, and complex maintenance work on assigned City parks and recreational facilities; operates a variety of hand power tools, trucks, and landscape maintenance equipment
• Performs maintenance and repair on all City parks, sports fields, and contracted fields of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District; performs aeration and fertilization thereof; cleans and maintains school tennis courts; seed patches sports fields after heavy use to repair lawns, grass areas and related landscapes; arranges brush removal and weed abatement
• Maintains and repairs landscape irrigation systems; performs tests to ensure the proper operation of such systems; repairs valves, pipes, sprinkler heads, couplings, and similar parts
• Patrols through assigned parks and recreation facilities to check for and report any major damages, vandalism, graffiti, etc.; cleans up and paints over graffiti and other damage
• Performs basic maintenance and ensures cleanliness of public restrooms; opens and closes facilities; restocks restrooms with necessary sanitary products; performs minor plumbing and carpentry in and around facilities
• Assists with preparation for public events, sports events, meetings, and gatherings; moves furniture, sports equipment, assists with seating arrangements; assists with clean-up after each event
• Operates specialized equipment such as sweepers, mowers, blowers, small tractors, graders, aerators, and related equipment
• Inspects and performs service, minor maintenance and repair on a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Estimates supplies and materials required to perform work; confers with the Parks and Recreation Director regarding field contingencies and problems and ensures that needed work is completed
• May coordinate work of contractors for the best utilization of available staff and resources; examines work areas to review work in progress and resolves work problems; inspects work upon completion
• Ensures that contractors provide a high degree of service to both internal and external customers that supports achieving the department and the City's mission, objectives, and values
• Trains contract staff in work procedures; ensures that safety equipment is worn and that precautions are followed
• Acts as caretaker for the City's Charmlee Park; ensures public safety; assists visitors and hikers with directions; enforces park's rules and regulations, such as opening and closing, and overnight permits; provides first-aid response and ensures proper agency response during emergencies
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by reviewing and implementing procedures to meet City needs
• Receives and resolves complaints from the public regarding assigned functional areas and contractor activities
• Contacts residents and businesses to inform them of work to be performed
• Enforces safety regulations, practices and procedures related to the maintenance and cleaning of facilities
• Reports the need for major contract repair or maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Maintains logs and records of work performed; prepares periodic and special reports related to functional area as required
• May assist in establishing and implementing the annual budget for the assigned functional area, including grounds keeping, supplies, and preventive maintenance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Equivalent to completion of High School. Supplemental college-level courses in public works, other trades, or a related field are highly desirable.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of a variety or municipal parks and recreational facilities, including some basic contract administration experience.

License:
• Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools and materials for construction, maintenance and repair of parks and recreational facilities
• Principles and practices of contract administration and supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and the training of staff in work procedures
• Basic supervisory principles and practices
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment
• Basic methods and principles of carpentry and plumbing
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals
• Methods of trouble-shooting maintenance and repair projects
• Basic mathematics and shop arithmetic
• Safe driving rules and practices
• Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations
• Applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Methods of estimating time, labor, and materials necessary to perform assigned work
• Standard office practices and procedures, including computer applications related to the work
• Record keeping and reporting practices
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff, in person and over the telephone
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone

Ability to:

• Oversee and personally participate in construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on parks and recreational facilities such as found in the City
• Operate specialized parks, landscapes, and related facility maintenance and repair equipment
• Review and implement procedures related to the development, maintenance, and improvement of facilities
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determining materials and supplies required for repair
• Provide direction and work review to contract maintenance staff
• Train staff in work procedures
• Administer public agency contracts
• Maintain assigned City facilities in a clean, safe, and operable condition
• Use and maintain tools and equipment related to the work skillfully and safely
• Interpret, apply, and explain basic laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for maintenance and repair
• Respond to and resolve questions and complaints from the public
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials
• Maintain accurate logs and written records of work performed
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines
• Make sound decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

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Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays plus paid Winter Break (December 24 - January 1).
Malibu City Hall is closed on the following holidays:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• Presidents Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth (June 19)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Veterans Day (November 11)
• Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
• The Friday following Thanksgiving Day
• Winter Break (December 24 - January 1)

Vacation Leave:
1-5 years: 96 hours per year.
6-10 years: 120 hours per year.
11 years or more: 160 hours per year.

Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.

Vacation and sick leave cash-out provision. A portion of vacation leave can be cashed out at the applicable accrual year for qualifying employees. A portion of sick leave can be cashed out at the applicable accrual year for qualifying employees.

The City participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New members to CalPERS, new PEPRA formula 2% at 62, three-year average, 8.25% member contribution; classic CalPERS members 2% at 55, one-year average, the City pays the member contribution for classic CalPERS members. The City does not contribute to Social Security.

Health, Dental, Long Term/Short Term Disability, Life and Vision Insurance are all covered.

Health Insurance: A selection of health plans is available from CalPERS. The City will provide 100% paid premiums-coverage for employee and dependents up to the PERS Platinum PPO health plan level. Dental and Vision: 100% paid premiums-coverage for employee and dependents.

A voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is available for employee participation. The City will match up to $50.00 per pay period of a contribution to our 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

The City offers an Alternative Work Schedule (9/80). Subject to the discretion of management.

Employee Assistance Program; Tuition Reimbursement ($2,500 per fiscal year).

Employees have the option to sign up with the Ventura County Credit Union.

This position is 100% in-person at Malibu City Hall and is not eligible for hybrid remote work.

New hire and promotional appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months.

Federal law requires mandatory contribution for each employee of 1.45%.

In compliance with the Immigration & Control Act of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THE BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

THE CITY OF MALIBU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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Please describe your experience with irrigation systems. In your response, include the following details: The types of irrigation systems you have worked with and your role and responsibilities.
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question