Park Maintenance Repair Worker II - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)
Park Maintenance Repair Worker II - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)
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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at 711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The City of San Joss Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jos a better place to live and work. Our mission is to connect people through parksrecreationand neighborhood services for an active San Jos. TheActivate SJ20-year strategic planidentifiesthe approach and projects to support healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of Stewardship Nature Equity & Access Identity and Public Life.
The Department creates and activates thriving places near where people live work and play. These places are destinations for fun and learning with 48 community centers 10 regional parks 209 neighborhood parksHappy Hollow Park & Zoo and over 60 miles of trails. Our programs and services touch the lives of our diverse community. We take public service seriously by working hard to earn the publics trust by delivering quality services and high-value spaces and programs. Our team is collaborative supportive and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information please visit.Position Duties
The Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1)
full-timePark Maintenance Repair Worker IIvacancy in theCapital and Planning Division.
The Park Maintenance Repair WorkerIIreports directly to the Senior Maintenance Worker or ParksRecreationFacilitiesSupervisorand will be responsible for the construction and rehabilitation of parks playgrounds equipment and infrastructure maintaining pools and fountains assisting in fabricating and installing park signage as well as assisting in the creation of custom park amenities.
Typical duties of the Park Maintenance Repair Worker II position include but are not limited to:
Maintaining repairinginstallingand renovating irrigation systems playgrounds pools fountains and pumps tablesbenchesand barbeque units and performing other duties as assigned including the knowledge of safety precautions in this type of work.
Knowledge of safety maintenance and basic operations of pools and fountains and associated pumps metering devices chemical control units and other equipment.
Incumbents also read blueprints and schematics toidentifyand solve irrigation and playground issues; draw sketches and plans for assigned projects.
Operate andmaintainpark machinery and equipment such as chain saws basic power tools and hand tools; mayoperatearc welding/oxyacetylene equipment.
Perform standby after duty hours respond to emergency park issues on a rotational basis.
Repair and refurbish exhibits and attractions
Incumbents perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled park maintenance repair work of routine difficulty. Some of the typical duties include but are not limited to: park maintenance preventative maintenance repair installation and renovation of irrigation systems (potable & recycled) controllers main line valves zone valves backflow prevention device and isolation valves drinking fountains irrigation sprinklers pipes fittings and flanges playgrounds park furniture and hardware and decorative fountains and swimming pools including associated pumps metering devices and chemical control units. Incumbents also read blueprints and schematics to identify and solve irrigation issues; draw sketches and plans for assigned projects; estimate materials required; perform repair and overhaul of park maintenance machinery and equipment such as chain saws and mowers and may operate arc welding/oxyacetylene equipment; train assigned personnel in performing tasks associated with assignments; assume responsibility for work area crew and public safety on assigned maintenance and repair projects; and on standby respond to emergency park issues on a rotational basis.
The candidate may be asked to work weekends and evenings as.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Completion of High School General Educational Development (GED) or a California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience:
Park Maintenance Repair Worker II - Four (4) years of experience (2080 hours 1 year) in parks grounds and park maintenance repair or related repair work.
Licenses or Certificates:
Possession of a valid drivers license authorizing operation of a motor
vehicle in the State of California.
As a condition of employment in some designated positions possession of a valid State of California Class A or B drivers license with applicable endorsements may bein the performance of job duties.
Physical Requirements:Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will bedeterminedby a post-offer medical examination.Background Check: Candidates willbe requiredto undergo a background check includinga criminal history recordcheck if offered the position.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.
Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise:Demonstratesknowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Desirable certifications (a minimum of one of the following certifications to be successfully obtained within 1 year of appointment):
Certified Backflow Prevention Tester Certified Playground Safety Inspector or Certified Pool Operator
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing;demonstrateseffective use of listening skills and displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.
Customer Service:Demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Leadership:Leads by example;demonstrateshigh ethical standards;remainsvisible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
Problem Solving:Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions theselectionor hiring processes please contactJaine Daviesat.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Employment Type
Full-Time
