Maintenance Worker

Job TitlePart-Time Position for Landscaped Areas, Parks and Recreational Facilities and Their MaintenanceJob Description*THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION OF NO MORE THAN 20 HOURS IN A WORKWEEK.* MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, 6 HOURS PER DAY, WITH FLEXIBILITY TO WORK DURING THE WEEK AS NEEDED. **THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.** Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks for the planning and care of landscaped areas, City parks and recreational facilities and their maintenance; performs other related duties as required.Essential Job FunctionsEssential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.) Propagates seeds, plants, bulbs, cuttings, trees, turf, shrubs, and nursery stock; cares for trees, trims, braces, and prepares soil; inspects, repairs, replaces, reroutes, and operates automatic and manual irrigation systems; grades, drags, lines, and waters ball diamonds and cleans and replaces mounds and bases; lays out and maintains sports fields (i.e. baseball, softball, football, soccer, basketball, and tennis); mows, edges, sweeps, and rakes public park and recreation areas; performs minor mechanical adjustments and related maintenance on tools, equipment, vehicles, and reports the need for major repairs; performs inspections on City owned property as directed; operates a variety equipment such as mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, and pressure washers; performs maintenance and custodial duties in maintaining park structures, benches, restrooms, and other public facilities; and programs irrigation controllers. Maintains regular attendance.Qualification GuidelinesTo quality for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is: Education and/or Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent, one year of experience in park maintenance, grounds keeping or general maintenance work; experience or knowledge of the repair and installation of manual and automatic irrigation system is desirable. Knowledge of: Manual and automatic irrigation systems; tools, materials and methods required for installing, maintain and repairing landscape irrigation systems; basic tools, materials, equipment and procedures used in parks and grounds maintenance work; painting and plumbing; basic principles of pruning, cultivating and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers and turf areas; safe work practices. Ability to: Analyze and resolve irrigation problems in the field; perform manual labor; perform a wide variety of gardening, park, grounds and building maintenance; chalk and drag and maintain sports fields; utilize hand and power tools in performing plumbing, painting, and grounds maintenance work; repair, install and maintain sprinkler systems and make minor repairs and adjustments in assigned equipment; work effectively with minimal supervision and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.Licenses and CertificatesPossession of a California Class C, driver's license is required and maintained throughout employment; California Class B license, desirable.Physical DemandsAbility to lift up to 75 pounds or more with assistance; sit, stand, squat, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, and walk for prolonged periods of time; and get from one location to another in the course of doing business. Work Environment Employee generally works outdoor. Employee may travel to different locations and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, or dust or potentially hazardous chemicals. Nosie level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.Selection ProcessApplicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background, and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the interview date, time, and location. The examination process will include: Oral interview weighted at 100% Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list. Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.BenefitsThe City does not participate in the Social Security System. Part-time employees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and contribute 3.75% of their wages each pay period. The city will also contribute the equivalent of 3.75% to the employees PARS account. This position may receive 40 hours of sick time per year. The current vacancy offers varied work schedule and may require daytime, evenings and weekend hours.Questions01 Did you graduate from high school or equivalent? Yes/No 02 How many years of experience do you have in park maintenance, grounds keeping or general maintenance work? 5 or more years of experience/3 - 4 years of experience/1 -2 years of experience/Less than 1 year of experience 03 Explain your experience or knowledge of the repair and installation of manual and automatic irrigation system. If none, then write N/A. * Required Question