LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER R0352E-R APPLICATION FILING PERIOD We will begin receiving applications on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thurs day, April 25, 2024 . This exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunities JOB TYPE: Permanent and Temporary (As Needed) DEFINITION: Performs routine and simple maintenance of park, beach, and public grounds and related custodial work. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class work under the technical supervision of a Grounds Maintenance Worker II, or Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, and are responsible for such tasks as lawn mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, replanting, and renovating. Incumbents also may perform related custodial work such as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows and cleaning restrooms of structure associated with parks, beaches or other public facilities. Incumbents must possess the skills necessary to operate powered and manual operated grounds maintenance equipment. Essential Job Functions Cultivates, fertilizes, trims, and cleans planted areas adjacent to public buildings, golf courses, parks, and beaches using such tools as weed whips, backpack type blowers, and hedge trimmers. Mows, edges, and sweeps park and public building lawns using rider mowers and other gasoline and manually powered equipment. Pots, plants, transplants, fertilizes, sprays, prunes, and waters flowers, shrubs, and trees. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors, washes windows, empties waste baskets, removes wall writing and cleans restrooms of structures associated with parks, beaches, or other public facilities. Under close supervision, prepares mixes, and applies non-restricted pesticides; may apply restricted chemicals under supervision of a certified applicator. Sharpens, cleans, paints, and cares for powered and hand operated tools and equipment. Prepares grounds for athletic events by performing activities such as watering and dragging baseball diamonds. Patches golf course greens, moves tees, cleans sand traps, and cares for sod patches. Sets up and dismantles tables and chairs at various public facilities, as needed. Assists in demonstrating work tasks to Grounds Maintenance Helper program participants, as needed. Drives automobile equipment to and from work sites, as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A certificate* in Grounds Maintenance Worker Preparation Program certified by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Preparing Los Angeles for County Employment (PLACE) program within the last 12 months. *To receive credit for the certificate, applicants must upload a copy of their DEO PLACE certificate at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the document at time of filing, you may email the document to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Please include the exam number and the exam title. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License** is required. Note: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. **To get credit for your valid California Class C driver license, a picture of your valid license must be attached at the time of application or emailed to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Please include the exam number and the exam title. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: Physical Class III - Moderate. This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only . We will begin receiving applications on April 25 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on April 25 , 2024 . Applications submitted by USPS mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely including the required Supplemental Questions detailing experience relating to the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. If applicable, you must include a legible copy of the required certificate or degree with your application at the time of filing. Note : If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Please be sure to include name and examination title and number on documentation. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take this examination which will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% covering: Safety Orientation, Achievement, Teamwork, Responsibility, Mechanical Comprehension, and Following Instructions . MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) test in order to be placed on the Eligible List. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , donot-reply@amcatmail.com , and info@governmentjobs.com . County of Los Angeles will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. SPECIAL INFORMATION TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list will be used to fill temporary (as needed) and permanent vacancies in the Department of Beaches and Harbors, but may be used to fill additional vacancies in other Los Angeles County departments. PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. ________________________________________________________ COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : Computers are available at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please use the following link to locate a Los Angeles County Public Library near you: http://www.colapublib.org/libs/ Please use the following link to locate a Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services community center near you: https://workforce.lacounty.gov/service-locator/ . NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI ) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information: __________________________________________________________________ California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype: (800) 735-2929 Testing Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: R0352E-R Department Contact Name: Kathleen Macaranas Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2934 Department Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER R0352E-R APPLICATION FILING PERIOD We will begin receiving applications on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thurs day, April 25, 2024 . This exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunities JOB TYPE: Permanent and Temporary (As Needed) DEFINITION: Performs routine and simple maintenance of park, beach, and public grounds and related custodial work. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class work under the technical supervision of a Grounds Maintenance Worker II, or Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, and are responsible for such tasks as lawn mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, replanting, and renovating. Incumbents also may perform related custodial work such as sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows and cleaning restrooms of structure associated with parks, beaches or other public facilities. Incumbents must possess the skills necessary to operate powered and manual operated grounds maintenance equipment. Essential Job Functions Cultivates, fertilizes, trims, and cleans planted areas adjacent to public buildings, golf courses, parks, and beaches using such tools as weed whips, backpack type blowers, and hedge trimmers. Mows, edges, and sweeps park and public building lawns using rider mowers and other gasoline and manually powered equipment. Pots, plants, transplants, fertilizes, sprays, prunes, and waters flowers, shrubs, and trees. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors, washes windows, empties waste baskets, removes wall writing and cleans restrooms of structures associated with parks, beaches, or other public facilities. Under close supervision, prepares mixes, and applies non-restricted pesticides; may apply restricted chemicals under supervision of a certified applicator. Sharpens, cleans, paints, and cares for powered and hand operated tools and equipment. Prepares grounds for athletic events by performing activities such as watering and dragging baseball diamonds. Patches golf course greens, moves tees, cleans sand traps, and cares for sod patches. Sets up and dismantles tables and chairs at various public facilities, as needed. Assists in demonstrating work tasks to Grounds Maintenance Helper program participants, as needed. Drives automobile equipment to and from work sites, as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A certificate* in Grounds Maintenance Worker Preparation Program certified by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Preparing Los Angeles for County Employment (PLACE) program within the last 12 months. *To receive credit for the certificate, applicants must upload a copy of their DEO PLACE certificate at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the document at time of filing, you may email the document to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Please include the exam number and the exam title. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License** is required. Note: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. **To get credit for your valid California Class C driver license, a picture of your valid license must be attached at the time of application or emailed to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Please include the exam number and the exam title. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: Physical Class III - Moderate. This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only . We will begin receiving applications on April 25 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on April 25 , 2024 . Applications submitted by USPS mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely including the required Supplemental Questions detailing experience relating to the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. If applicable, you must include a legible copy of the required certificate or degree with your application at the time of filing. Note : If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Please be sure to include name and examination title and number on documentation. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take this examination which will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% covering: Safety Orientation, Achievement, Teamwork, Responsibility, Mechanical Comprehension, and Following Instructions . MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) test in order to be placed on the Eligible List. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov , noreply@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , donot-reply@amcatmail.com , and info@governmentjobs.com . County of Los Angeles will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. SPECIAL INFORMATION TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list will be used to fill temporary (as needed) and permanent vacancies in the Department of Beaches and Harbors, but may be used to fill additional vacancies in other Los Angeles County departments. PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. ________________________________________________________ COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : Computers are available at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please use the following link to locate a Los Angeles County Public Library near you: http://www.colapublib.org/libs/ Please use the following link to locate a Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services community center near you: https://workforce.lacounty.gov/service-locator/ . NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI ) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. If you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact us using the following information: __________________________________________________________________ California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype: (800) 735-2929 Testing Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: R0352E-R Department Contact Name: Kathleen Macaranas Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2934 Department Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
CITY OF RENO, NV
City of Reno, Nevada, United States
Description Join the City of Reno's Parks and Recreation department and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The ideal candidate in this position will perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions on City parks and related facilities including turf maintenance, landscaping, equipment repair, and grounds keeping duties. They will operate a variety of parks maintenance tools and equipment and function as a lead worker over other park maintenance staff, volunteers and community service workers. We currently have one vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno. Examples of Essential Functions Perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions on City parks and related facilities including turf maintenance, landscaping, equipment repair and grounds keeping duties. Clean and maintain facilities, restrooms and shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities. Inspect park equipment and facilities for needed repairs including playground equipment, picnic tables, fences, water fountains and playing fields. Maintain turf, lawn, and landscaped areas including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, and pest control; maintain landscape vegetation in assigned area including appropriate pesticide application according to federal and state laws and protocols. Participate in a variety of duties involving the maintenance of the greenhouse including planting, watering, transplanting, trimming and pruning vegetation. Monitor and repair electronic irrigation systems; assist in the installation of new irrigation systems as required. Operate the full range of light and heavy maintenance and grounds equipment including tractors, backhoe, bobcat, dump trucks, boom trucks, forklift, riding lawn mower and snow removal equipment. Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers, shrubs and trees. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application. Education: High school diploma or the equivalent Work Experience: Two (2) years of grounds keeping or park maintenance experience License: Valid driver's license **Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.** Supplemental Information To Apply: Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by May 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility. If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. Examination process: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of an online written skills test, and a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows: Online Written Skills Test = 70% Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30% Online Written Skills Test Details: Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online written skills test. This examination will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window . The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on, May 5, 2024. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. This assessment must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process. Subject areas that may be included on the online written test include: General Maintenance Interpersonal Skills Irrigation Landscaping Math Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details : The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted. Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified. Testing Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement. Employee/Veteran Preference (In the event of Tie Scores): In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination, employees will be provided a rank preference in the following order: employees with established veteran status shall be given the first preference, non-veteran employees second preference and non-employee veterans third preference. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application. On promotional examinations, in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, an employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application. Seniority Points: Employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum. Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit. Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable. Questions and Updates: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov . The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter. Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs. Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description Join the City of Reno's Parks and Recreation department and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The ideal candidate in this position will perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions on City parks and related facilities including turf maintenance, landscaping, equipment repair, and grounds keeping duties. They will operate a variety of parks maintenance tools and equipment and function as a lead worker over other park maintenance staff, volunteers and community service workers. We currently have one vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur. This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno. Examples of Essential Functions Perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions on City parks and related facilities including turf maintenance, landscaping, equipment repair and grounds keeping duties. Clean and maintain facilities, restrooms and shelters; check and replenish tissue, towels and soap; gather and remove garbage and litter from grounds and facilities. Inspect park equipment and facilities for needed repairs including playground equipment, picnic tables, fences, water fountains and playing fields. Maintain turf, lawn, and landscaped areas including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, and pest control; maintain landscape vegetation in assigned area including appropriate pesticide application according to federal and state laws and protocols. Participate in a variety of duties involving the maintenance of the greenhouse including planting, watering, transplanting, trimming and pruning vegetation. Monitor and repair electronic irrigation systems; assist in the installation of new irrigation systems as required. Operate the full range of light and heavy maintenance and grounds equipment including tractors, backhoe, bobcat, dump trucks, boom trucks, forklift, riding lawn mower and snow removal equipment. Participate in planting and maintaining flower beds; prune and trim hedges, flowers, shrubs and trees. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application. Education: High school diploma or the equivalent Work Experience: Two (2) years of grounds keeping or park maintenance experience License: Valid driver's license **Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.** Supplemental Information To Apply: Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by May 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility. If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. Examination process: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of an online written skills test, and a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows: Online Written Skills Test = 70% Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30% Online Written Skills Test Details: Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online written skills test. This examination will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window . The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on, May 5, 2024. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. This assessment must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process. Subject areas that may be included on the online written test include: General Maintenance Interpersonal Skills Irrigation Landscaping Math Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details : The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application. Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted. Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified. Testing Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement. Employee/Veteran Preference (In the event of Tie Scores): In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination, employees will be provided a rank preference in the following order: employees with established veteran status shall be given the first preference, non-veteran employees second preference and non-employee veterans third preference. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application. On promotional examinations, in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, an employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application. Seniority Points: Employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum. Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit. Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable. Questions and Updates: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov . The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter. Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs. Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION NON-CAREER PART-TIME/SEASONAL The Park Maintenance Division is seeking multiple Utility Workers to serve during the upcoming 2024 spring/summer season, April through October. Utility Workers help support career staff during the most active time of the year for park use. Utility Workers help maintain current service levels during the spring/summer months to support safe, clean, and accessible parks within the City. Responsibilities include a variety of physically demanding clean-up and maintenance tasks, which may need to be performed in inclement weather. Work schedules may be available up to 40 hours per week, and may include weekends and/or holidays. Under supervision, to perform general clean-up and maintenance tasks. Delivers and operates miscellaneous equipment as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Employees in this classification are non-career. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dependent upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Sweeps, cleans, and maintains buildings and other facilities. - Performs janitorial and ground maintenance. - Disinfects and scrubs toilet facilities and showers. - Assists in maintaining the City's water, sewer, and flood control system by picking up debris, clearing weeds, cleaning tanks, sedimentation basins, and screens. - Prepares baseball and softball fields for games. - Delivers and operates equipment. - Assists in maintaining pool facilities. - Assists as necessary in special programs relating to recreation activities. - Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to: - Perform a variety of physically demanding cleaning and maintenance tasks for extended periods of time. - Follow oral and written instructions. - Work day shift, night shift, and weekends. - Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public. LICENSE Some assignments may require a valid California Class C Driver License. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org . If submitting via email , please include your name and Job # 003602-24-YPCE on your documents. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established , as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting . If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 This position does not have Benefits. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION NON-CAREER PART-TIME/SEASONAL The Park Maintenance Division is seeking multiple Utility Workers to serve during the upcoming 2024 spring/summer season, April through October. Utility Workers help support career staff during the most active time of the year for park use. Utility Workers help maintain current service levels during the spring/summer months to support safe, clean, and accessible parks within the City. Responsibilities include a variety of physically demanding clean-up and maintenance tasks, which may need to be performed in inclement weather. Work schedules may be available up to 40 hours per week, and may include weekends and/or holidays. Under supervision, to perform general clean-up and maintenance tasks. Delivers and operates miscellaneous equipment as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Employees in this classification are non-career. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dependent upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Sweeps, cleans, and maintains buildings and other facilities. - Performs janitorial and ground maintenance. - Disinfects and scrubs toilet facilities and showers. - Assists in maintaining the City's water, sewer, and flood control system by picking up debris, clearing weeds, cleaning tanks, sedimentation basins, and screens. - Prepares baseball and softball fields for games. - Delivers and operates equipment. - Assists in maintaining pool facilities. - Assists as necessary in special programs relating to recreation activities. - Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to: - Perform a variety of physically demanding cleaning and maintenance tasks for extended periods of time. - Follow oral and written instructions. - Work day shift, night shift, and weekends. - Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public. LICENSE Some assignments may require a valid California Class C Driver License. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org . If submitting via email , please include your name and Job # 003602-24-YPCE on your documents. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established , as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting . If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 This position does not have Benefits. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific