CITY OF SANTA MONICA Employer Reviews

My day mostly consisted of providing assistance to department leaders and other assistants.

I learned a lot about providing the mass public with information, planning and conducting community meetings.

The division management was tiered in such a way that I worked closely with several 'bosses' on a regular basis.

My co-workers were friendly, helpful – more... and committed to our team's success as a whole.

The hardest part of the job initially was map reading/making and the CONSTANT CHANGE. You had to stay on your toes and just when you got the hang of something...BAM...it changes and you have to learn/create/design/develop something new.

The most enjoyable part of the job was that it was EVER CHANGING. There was always something NEW! New ROUTES, New BUSES. New SCHEDULES, New FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGIES, etc..... It was VERY INTERESTING....always learning, always growing! – less

Groundskeeper walking sweeping picking up litter from walkways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, gutter, drains. City owned parking structures and other public use areas. Driving City vehicles policing alleys removing trash and bulky items and the surrounding community. Restroom attendant cleaning, disinfects and replenishes supplies in restrooms. Sweeping – more... and washing down stairways. Cleaned stainless steel elevators floors and walls. Cleaned up human waste and disinfects area. Performs a variety of unskilled maintenance tasks including removing gum, cleaning tree wells, water fountains and bases of light posts, structure signs. Removes graffiti by applying cleaning solutions. Replace City trash cans. Most enjoyable i would say assisting the community and tourist, the scenery of the beach just enlighten you to have a productive day. – less

Excellent benefit package. Overall management is very helpful and
knowledgeable in their fields. Excellent training staff.

The hours are flexible, most of the staff are friendly, and the pay is awesome! Hours are great if you are a full-time student or have two jobs. When you work for the City of SM you are considered apart of a family. I started out at $17.00 per hour and now make $21.00 in an entry level position.

City Government employment offers stability, great benefits for the entire family at a fraction of the cost otherwise. Perfect weather in the city and great people.