Groundsworker - Casual

(Mayincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing):
Generalcleaningofparksincludinglitterpickupandemptyingofgarbagecans

• Perform basic building maintenance and janitorial tasks (depending upon assignment).
• Learn to operate equipmentincluding mowers blowers and linetrimmers as assigned.
• General cleaning of parks including litter pickup and emptying of garbage cans as assigned.
• Providecustomerserviceforparkusers
• Abate vandalism and hazard
• Clean drainage ditches and culverts.
• Perform other routine maintenance assignments

• Minimum age: 18 years old

Education & Experience:

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A high school diploma or tested equivalent AND

Knowledge of:

• Basic construction practices
• Basic safety practices and procedures.

Skill in:

• Performing unskilled and some semiskilled construction work.
• Operating hand and power tools equipment and light trucks.
• Basic maintenance and repairing of tools.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal instructions and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Work outdoors in any weather conditions
• Must be available to work between the hours of 4 a.m. 7 p.m. Weekends shifts are possible.

• Paid or volunteer experience in landscaping/gardening

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Drivers License and a safe driving record.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit the required application materials to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms with the supplemental questions completed in fullare required.Candidates are asked to fully describe any training education experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application please do not indicate see resume on your application.

Electronic applications may be submitted online through the Citys employment page; go to Search: Jobs.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

Supplemental Questions:Candidates are asked to be detailed in answering the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for jobrelated skills experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview.

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a preemployment process which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a Cityselected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work all newlyhired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a preemployment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e. copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any thirdparty agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service you can search education equivalency verification or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results submitted.