Employees Sought for Variety of Jobs

Looking for work? Trying to move up the employment food chain? Watsonville Patch found several job openings this week that require some experience and, in return, pay more. Check out these employment opportunities:

• A health-conscious company in Watsonville is looking for a paralegal to specialize in patents and trademarks. The long-term, full-time job pays $14-$16 an hour. The position involves helping the company through the patent and trademark process, namely reading and interpreting contracts. Applicants should have paralegal research experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a legal or a related field. Apply online.
• Indulge in Beauty Salon & Spa on Freedom Boulevard is looking for licensed professionals to rent stations. Call 831-768-0855 with questions or to apply.
• Chevrolet of Watsonville, a stable and family-owned dealership with very low turnover, is looking for a car salesman. Applicants should have strong customer-service skills, leadership ability and closing skills. No sales experience is necessary, but a good attitude is required. Bilingual skills are a plus. The job offers benefits, including medical, dental, vision and bonuses. Call Melvin at 831-722-4122 to apply.

• Merry Maids is looking to hire a new "teammate." Interested applicants should have a California driver's license and valid auto insurance coverage, pass a drug test and be able to perform the many physically demanding tasks associated with cleaning. Submit your application online by visiting the home page. Once you're logged onto the home page, scroll down to the bottom, where you'll find the hyper link that says careers. Click it and apply. Apply online at: merrymaids.com
• The city is hiring a senior recreation leader for a temporary, part-time position to supervise and direct the work of recreation leaders and volunteers. Pay is $9.50-$12.13 an hour. Applicants must be 18. Apply at the Human Resources Department, 275 Main St., Suite 400 (fourth floor) in Watsonville. Call 831-768-3020 for information.

For more job resources, check out these links:

• hotjobs.com
• craigslist.org
• edd.ca.gov
• growninwatsonville.org