Marisela Castro
At the City of Mountain View, you will work alongside a team of dedicated and highly motivated professionals who contribute their talents and commitment to provide essential public services to our residents and businesses. The Community Services Department, Recreation Division provides activities to facilitate social/community connections, advance lifelong learning, and promote healthy lifestyles.
About The Program:
The Environmental Youth Corps is a work program for young adults to learn valuable job skills in environmental restoration, light construction, painting, landscape and maintenance. This unique summer job program occurs over a multi-week timeframe and includes training, education and supervision in the beautification and maintenance of Shoreline at Mountain View and other City facilities including Stevens Creek Trail, Permanente Creek Trail, and several City parks. Shoreline at Mountain View is a 750-acre regional recreation and environmental area comprised of: an 18-hole golf course; a 50-acre saltwater sailing lake; two tidal marshes, and miles of paths for jogging, bicycling, or strolling. Environmental Youth Corps members work outdoors while helping to maintain this environmentally sensitive area.
Schedule:
June 6 through August 9 Required
30 to 35 Hours Per Week
Monday through Friday and July 4th holiday
Schedule between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as needed
What You Bring:
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· Experience working with youth. · Technical skills in landscape construction, carpentry or maintenance · Ability to coordinate work schedules · Flexibility to juggle a variety of tasks and an enthusiasm for working with youth in an outdoor setting · Ability to teach Corps members the use of basic hand tools and safe working habits · Ability to direct Corps members to complete tasks and projects · Ability to complete necessary City forms related to schedules, work performance, etc. · Ability to follow simple plans and instructions relating to summer projects · Ability to assist with in-service training sessions and daily crew meetings . |
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Who You Are
· You are enthusiastic about working with teens and can maintain a positive working environment.
· You have a willingness and ability to learn new things.
· You welcome responsibility and aren’t afraid to ask for clarification when unsure about what’s expected.
· You are detail oriented and observant. You are on the lookout for what needs to be done and the best way to do it.
· You are a responsible worker who understands the importance of safety measures and following policy.
What You’ll Do:
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Crew Leader: · Report to the Youth Corps Program Coordinators · Supervise Youth Corps crew members · Assist with training of crew members · Review project plans and specifications with the Youth Corps members · Coordinate and develop work plans, schedules and task lists to successfully complete projects · Insure projects are completed safely and efficiently
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Are You Ready? Apply
Submit your application and resume online at www.calopps.org or the Human Resources Division, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. This recruitment will be open until April 10th. Apply early! For further information, please contact Steve Achabal, Recreation Supervisor, at (650) 903-6076.
Fine Print
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete an extensive pre-employment process, including proof a negative TB test within the last two years, back evaluation, reference checks, and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.