MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III

Description
Applications are available online beginning Friday, February 13, 2026 through 11:59 pm, Friday, February 27, 2026.
Vacancy Information
The classification is used in the following departments: Airport, Energy Resources, Financial Management, Harbor, Health & Human Services, Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care, Police, Public Works, and Long Beach Utilities.
Salary Information
Grade I - $16.900 - $22.709 Hourly
Grade II - $18.510 - $25.041 Hourly
Grade III - $19.934 - $27.206 Hourly
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine maintenance, semi-skilled maintenance, and/or custodial duties. Semi-skilled maintenance duties are duties performed to assist and support skilled tradespeople under their direction. The duties may include, but are not limited to, the duties listed:
Maintenance Assistant I - Performs a variety of custodial duties, routine maintenance, and minor landscaping duties, reports hazardous conditions, and needed repairs, and/or receives training for semiskilled maintenance duties; and performs other related duties as required.
Maintenance Assistant II - Performs routine semi-skilled maintenance duties, operates various light to medium vehicles and equipment, and may perform in a lead capacity over a crew performing custodial duties and/or routine maintenance duties.
Maintenance Assistant III - Performs more complex semi-skilled maintenance duties, operates various medium to heavy vehicles and equipment, and may perform in a lead capacity over a crew performing semi-skilled maintenance duties.
This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties are detailed in the Civil Service Commission approved MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I-III classification specification.
Requirements To File
Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Lift and move medium to heavy objects;
• Use common hand and power tools such as those used in trades, maintenance or custodial work;
• Deal courteously with the public and co-workers;
• Use simple arithmetic;
• Endure long periods of physical labor.
  

Willingness To

• Work an irregular schedule, including various hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays;
• Work where there are many rules and regulations which are strictly enforced;
• Keep their work area neat, clean, and orderly.
  

Class C motor vehicle operator's license is desirable and is required for most positions. Some positions that operate heavy vehicles and/or equipment, require a valid Class A or B motor vehicle operator's driver license and are subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements. If required, candidates must submit a current DMV driving record to the hiring department and a valid driver’s license at the time of selection.
Position Specific Requirements
Positions in the Long Beach Airport require candidates to pass a Transportation Security Administration background investigation and some positions may require candidates to pass a test for an Airfield Drivers Permit.
Some positions in the Long Beach Utilities Department, Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department require the willingness and ability to respond to emergency calls within a 30-minute timeframe.
Positions in the Police Department require candidates to pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
Positions at the Public Works Department and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department will require the willingness to work in all types of weather and outdoor conditions.
Positions in the and Parks, Recreation, Marine & Animal Care Department (Animal Care Services Bureau) will require the willingness to work in an animal shelter environment and the ability to work weekends, including holidays.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application and Supplemental Application...........................................................................................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The resulting eligible list remain in effect for at least one year. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available
preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. JA3AN-26 MA:TJ HR Approval 01/27/2026