Gardener I, General Services Agency

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will resultin disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

THE POSITION

This series specification describes two gardener classes which under close supervision at the lower level and under general supervision at the higher level plant transplant and propagate trees shrubs and flowers; keep an assigned grounds area including hardscape adjacent to County buildings clean and attractive; and do related work as required.

For more detailed information about the classification please click the following: Gardener I General Services Agency (#7205).

EITHER I:

Experience:

The equivalent of six (6) months of full-time experience in grounds maintenance work.

OR II:

Experience:

The equivalent of six (6) month combination of related education and/or training and appropriate experience.

AND

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Physical Characteristics:

May require heavy lifting and the ability to stoop crouch climb ladders and work outside in all weather conditions.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Basic gardening practices.
• Safety awareness.
• Tools and equipment commonly used in ground maintenance work.

Ability to:

• Learn the gardening trade.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Work in a team.
• Communicate courteously with the public and other County employees.

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. A review of applicants applications and supplemental questionnaire responses to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2. Anoral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may contain situational exercises.