Park Maintenance Aide

Overview This recruitment is being given to fill 4 part-time positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Pre-Employment Requirements Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ LiveScan, a pre-employment background investigation, and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ LiveScan, background process, and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Typical Duties Empties garbage cans and picks up litter and debris from park grounds and park facilities Cleans park buildings, including restrooms; operates cleaning equipment such as floor cleaners, buffers, and vacuums Sets up and takes down furniture for facility events Assists Park Workers in irrigation system repair and operation; digs holes and trenches Assists Park Worker in general grounds maintenance using a variety of equipment such as backpack blowers, trimmers, edgers May operate pick‑up truck and scooter Minimum Qualifications Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s license. Knowledge General practices used in park grounds and facilities. Ability Follow oral and written instructions; perform a wide variety of grounds and facilities maintenance work; use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and facility cleanup; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Physical/Mental Requirements Mobility: frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, crawling; occasional driving and climbing ladders Lifting: frequent lifting of 5 to 70 lbs. Visual: overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, peripheral vision Dexterity: holding, reaching, grasping; occasional repetitive motion and writing Hearing/Talking: constant hearing, normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone/radio; constant talking in person; occasional talking over public address Emotional/Psychological: public contact, occasional heights, hazardous materials; occasional working alone; frequent working weekends/thursdays; occasional overtime Environmental conditions: noise, dirt, dust, smoke, outdoor cold, heat, rain 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. Accommodations under ADA 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. Benefits Part‑time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases. Contact Apply Online: By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources, 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330, Stockton, CA 95202. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Joaquin-Count