Position Information Bring your construction and landscaping experience to the Regional Parks Department! If you have passion for the outdoors, public lands and parks, and are you enthralled with Sonoma County’s rolling hills, rugged coastline and meandering rivers, join us!
Starting $34.38/hour ($71,755/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*Please note: This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of a Water Treatment Operator (T1) certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required within the (6) month probationary period.
About the Department Sonoma County Regional Parks includes 59 parks and beaches from Petaluma to Gualala and Sonoma to Bodega Bay. Many offer wild landscapes and miles of trails. Others feature sports fields, playgrounds, and campgrounds. Regional Parks also manages the county's largest ocean marina and largest extracurricular environmental education center.
About the Position We are currently hiring in the Community Engagement Division. The Senior Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker is a critical role responsible for creating, assigning, tracking, and following up on work orders for completeness. As a Senior Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker, you will lead Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker I/IIs, volunteers and extra-help employees in projects and preventative/routine park maintenance. Responsibilities include, Identifying projects that need preventative and routine maintenance, by making independent decisions and coordinating maintenance/repairs with the appropriate vendor or county agency, working directly with the supervisor to prioritize projects. With your experience you will train and mentor the team on field skills and essential work skills such as; preventative maintenance, pre-trip inspections, troubleshooting, and routine repairs on mobile equipment.
As an ideal candidate you will have a blend of technical and interpersonal skills that allow you to assist with overseeing a crew of six to ten work experience interns and one full time Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker II. In addition, you will possess many of the following:
- A strong background in leading construction and maintenance projects
- Good judgment and the ability to make sound decisions
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Active and effective listening skills
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and resourceful
- Creativity with a desire to teach and mentor others
- Note: An Arborist certificate, Certified Pool Operator credential, General Contractor's License/Certificate, Landscape Contractor's License/Certificate, Pesticide Applicator's Certificate, and a Playground Safety Inspector, are all desirable, but not required
What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Senior Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker position in the Regional Parks Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide for possession of the knowledge and abilities herein. Normally, this would include three years of experience in semi-skilled and skilled building construction, repair, maintenance, or groundskeeping work.
License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
A valid State of California Class A Commercial Driver’s License, including valid and appropriate California Endorsements is desirable.
Special/Additional Requirements: Possession of a Water Treatment Operator (T1) certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required within the probationary period.
Desirable Certifications: Depending upon assignment, possession of one or more of the additional licenses and/or certificates is desirable: An Arborist certificate; a general contractor’s license; a Pesticide Applicator’s license; a Playground Safety Inspector certificate; a Pool Operator certificate; and/or other comparable certificates.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of: methods, materials, and equipment used in building and parks maintenance and unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled construction work, including carpentry, welding, masonry, plumbing, and electrical systems; landscape and grounds maintenance practices and procedures; techniques related to the care of lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees; propagation, planting, cultivation, pruning, and fertilization; the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of machinery and equipment; safety procedures associated with unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance work.
Working knowledge of: ADA requirements for building and construction projects; sprays, pesticides, and the proper means of controlling insects, parasites, and plant diseases; the principles of leading, training, and motivating staff; maintenance and operation of water and septic/sewer systems in parks; hazmat and proper disposal of raw sewage.
Ability to: lead and oversee the work of parks and maintenance personnel performing unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work; perform a variety of light and heavy unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled parks and building construction, repair, and maintenance tasks; perform landscaping work to include the propagation, transplanting, cultivation, pruning, grafting, trimming, spraying, and fertilization of lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees; plan, install, and maintain a variety of hydraulic and electric sprinkler and drip-irrigation systems; drive, operate, haul, and/or adjust a variety of equipment, such as trucks, trailers, fork lifts, tractors, rollers, trenchers, water tenders, riding power mowers, power edgers, blowers, aerators, renovators, chain saws, wood chippers, power sprayers, skip loaders, excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and related equipment; apply appropriate techniques related to using, maintaining, and repairing power tools; make, interpret, and work from technical sketches, blueprints, circuit diagrams and plans; estimate costs, labor, time, and materials and keep accurate records; set priorities to comply with departmental work management systems; effectively answer questions from the general public; work independently and as a member of a crew; establish and maintain effective working relationships; problem solve and make sound decisions; follow oral and written instructions; prepare and present oral and written reports; read and write in English; perform arithmetic calculations; use electronic equipment to communicate.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan :Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .
IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 9/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
