Landscape Maintenance Technician

The City of Oxnard's Housing Department is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician We are looking for a dedicated team player who brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a passion for serving the community. WHAT YOU’LL DO Maintain plantings, grounds, and infrastructure on public housing and facility grounds. Water, mow, weed, trim, edge, renovate, aerate, and fertilize lawns; weed, prune, mulch, feed, fertilize, and irrigate shrubs, trees, and flower beds; mix and apply fertilizer, and may apply pesticides and herbicides; install and maintain irrigation equipment and sprinklers; clean, maintain, and remove rubbish and debris from landscaped areas, paved areas, paths, walks, and other facilities. Participate in graffiti removal and perform rodent abatement activities. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, tools, and related safety equipment; operate vehicles required to transport materials, tools, and equipment; operate commercial motorized equipment such as gang mowers, edgers, tractors, front‑end loaders, sprayers, graffiti removal apparatus, and other related equipment. Operate a variety of hand and power tools such as hand mowers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms, and other maintenance tools. Maintain records of work performed; enter data properly. Perform duties in a professional and safe manner, following all safety and personnel rules, policies, and processes. Assist and train less experienced personnel; understand, implement, and train personnel in proper safety procedures. Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as appropriate and resolve complaints. Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, work methods, and safety requirements associated with assigned duties. PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE Maintenance Technician CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY This class is the second level in a seven‑level Maintenance and Operations Series devoted to maintaining and repairing City property, equipment, facilities and infrastructure, and providing parks, solid waste and recycling services and programs. Incumbents provide semi‑skilled or skilled general maintenance based on assignment to a City department or maintenance function. WORK SCHEDULE The normal work week is on a 9/80 schedule: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with alternating Fridays off. Depending on the assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift outside the standard work hours, including weekends, and may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workload. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE Keeping grounds at city‑owned facilities and parks, including irrigation maintenance. Removing litter. Performing weed abatement. Inspecting grounds. Applying chemicals and pesticides. Purchasing supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED EXPERIENCE At least two (2) years of maintenance experience related to the assignment. LICENSING / CERTIFICATIONS Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Valid California Fork Lift License (if required). Licensing as a qualified pesticide applicator (if required). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing. UNION MEMBERSHIP Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing within three business days of your scheduled interview or exam date. #J-18808-Ljbffr