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Stockton, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 1 Part Time position at the Micke Grove Zoo and to establish a referral pool that could be used to fill future part time positions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-EmploymentPhysical Drug Screen and Background: Potential new hiresinto this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment DOJ Livescan physical examination a pre-employment drug screen and a backgroundinvestigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot bemade unless theeligible candidate has passed the DOJ Livescan drug screen physicaland successfully completed the background process. The County pays for theinitial drug screen and physical.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I
Education: Completion of 30 semester units at an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 units in ornamental horticulture forestry park or recreation management environmental resources landscape architecture or a closely related field.

OR PATTERN II
Experience: One-year maintaining repairing and constructing park grounds facilities commercial landscaping or similar areas.

License: Possession of a valid California drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE

Methods and techniques for caring for plants and lawns including planting cultivation fertilizing and pruning; general maintenance and construction practices; methods materials tools and practices used in park grounds and facilities maintenance.

ABILITY

Work independently; follow oral and written instructions; perform a wide variety of grounds custodial and facilities maintenance work; use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and development; maintain records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; lead others.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Sitting and standing for extended periods driving walking pushing/pulling bending/squatting operate heavy equipment climbing ladders climbing stairs and crawling; Lifting-Occasionally lift up to 70 plus pounds or restraining or lifting heavy objects or people; Vision-Good overall vision color perception eye/hand coordination depth perception occasional reading of close-up work; Dexterity-Normal dexterity; Hearing/Talking-Occasional hearing and talking on the telephone or radio and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Occasional decision making concentration public contact working alone exposure to hazardous materials trauma and emergency situations; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to in-door climate; frequent exposure to out-door environment; contact with hazardous materials; may require occasional overtime weekend or evening work.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division ().

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when:

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton CA 95202

Office hours:
Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:

Job Line:

For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at .

When a final filing date is indicated applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail which are not received by the final filing date will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to

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