Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher II

Job Summary OPEN ONLY TO CITY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED AN INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD. Leads, schedules and assists crew engaged in gardening work and grounds maintenance of City parks, and grounds surrounding City facilities and properties. Representative Duties Leads, coordinates, trains, schedules, and assists crews in renovating, planting, cultivating, and trimming lawns, shrubs, and flowerbeds, and in maintaining and operating irrigation systems and all types of power equipment. Leads, coordinates and assists crews in watering, mowing, raking, spraying, and fertilizing lawns, shrubs, flower beds, trees, and ground covers. Inspects contract maintenance sites for compliance with contractual requirements. Informs supervisor and/or contractor of violations and necessary changes to meet City specifications. Meets with contractors providing a variety of services (e.g. installation of fences and bollards, landscape planting). Inspects final work product to ensure that it meets City requirements. Responsible for the proper use of pesticides and herbicides. Prepares work orders. Prepares and maintains a variety of records including records of employee attendance, injuries, and accidents on the job. Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints and takes appropriate action. Makes budget recommendations to supervisor. Documents and recommends disciplinary action for employees. Prepares and/or provides input to employee performance evaluation. Orders materials, supplies and equipment. Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance. Knowledge of care, maintenance, and planting of trees, plants, grasses, flowers, and shrubs. Knowledge of use and application of fertilizers and pesticides. Knowledge of safety practices used in application of pesticides and in the operation of power tools and equipment. Knowledge of mathematics and recordkeeping. Knowledge of guidelines for maintaining playground equipment. Knowledge of athletic field plans, layouts, and maintenance. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques. Knowledge of effective customer service techniques. Ability To Operate and maintain gardening tools and power equipment. Follow written and oral instructions. Prepare and maintain written records and reports. Supervise and train crews. Perform mathematical computations. Read and interpret blueprints. Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing. Learn and apply City codes, and ordinances. Learn and apply state and local laws regarding pesticides. Use independent judgment and make sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public. Provide effective customer service. Skill In Using a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment. Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level. Dealing effectively with the public and other employees. Education, Training and Experience High school graduation or equivalent. College-level or vocational school coursework in gardening and/or horticulture is desirable. Three years of recent, paid work experience performing gardening and grounds maintenance work which includes operating power equipment. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Must be able to obtain state certification for pesticide applications within one year from date of hire. Benefits The City of Santa Monica pays the employee contributions to the Public Retirement System (PERS), which results in a 7% net pay increase per month. In addition, the City participates in the Medicare portion of FICA only, and therefore there is no deduction made for social security. The City's fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center. #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Cruz Regional 9-1-1