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    Parks Maintenance Worker - Santa Cruz, United States - City Of Santa Cruz

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    Job Title: Parks Maintenance Worker at Neighborhood Parks Division

    The current vacancy is in the Neighborhood Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Parks Maintenance Worker vacancies during the life of the list. Under supervision, the Parks Maintenance Worker performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the development and maintenance of City Parks and Recreational facilities; and does related work as required. Incumbents are trained in and perform a broad range of duties in the basic grounds keeping, landscaping, construction, restoration, and maintenance trades as necessary for the section or crew to which assigned. Incumbents generally work as a member of a crew, but may be given independent assignments and may lead a small crew of temporary aides and volunteers. Incumbents are subject to call-back for after hour emergencies.

    Selection Timeline:

    • Application - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.
    • Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position.
    • Once all applications have been reviewed, candidates will be notified of their status and interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a writing and/or performance exam.

    Typical Duties

    • Prepares soil for planting and plants various trees, shrubs and flowers.
    • Weeds flower beds and other planting areas.
    • Mows, rakes and edges lawns and turfs.
    • Waters plants by hand and with irrigation systems.
    • Rakes, gathers, loads and hauls refuse and cut vegetation from parks and recreational facilities.
    • Cleans and stocks restrooms.
    • Assists in applying fertilizers.
    • Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems.
    • Trims and prunes trees, shrubs and ground coverings.
    • Loads, unloads and operates pick-up and light dump trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.
    • ...

    Working Conditions
    Position requires a variety of physical tasks in the performance of daily duties. The incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. May be exposed to biohazards and/or hazardous chemicals. The nature of the work requires the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment and drive motorized vehicles, commonly subjecting the incumbent to vibration. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High school graduation or equivalent; and
    • One year of manual labor experience including some groundskeeping or construction.
    Licenses and Certificates:
    • Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C driver's license.
    Knowledge:
    • Basic groundskeeping and/or construction and related tools and equipment
    Abilities:
    • Maintain safe work environment.
    • Act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public.
    • Work effectively alone or as a member of a crew.
    • Follow oral and written instructions, given in English.
    • ...

    Desirable Qualifications

    • Knowledge of the basic techniques, equipment and materials used in groundskeeping, landscaping, carpentry and plumbing.
    • Skill to perform routine preventive maintenance and repair on tools and equipment.

    Career Ladder
    Field Supervisor
    Parks Field Crew Leader
    Senior Parks Maintenance Worker
    Parks Maintenance Worker



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