Extra Help - Parks & Grounds Worker

Applications will be reviewed by County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.

Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.

There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

Typical Duties

Assist the tree maintenance specialist in trimming, pruning, and removing a variety of trees; apply protective substances and spray trees for infestation as required; operate a variety of tree maintenance equipment and tools such as bucket trucks and with aerial lift apparatus, chain saws, and chippers; apply fertilizers; perform grounds maintenance and clean-up tasks such as mowing and edging of lawns and landscaped areas; patrol park and building areas to prevent vandalism, theft and other undesirable activities; inspect parks and building areas for safety conditions; ensure that park rules and regulations are enforced and followed; provide assistance to the public; service and repair pumps; operate a variety of motorized equipment and use a variety of hand tools including mowers, sweepers, tractors, edger and chainsaws; install, repair and maintain sprinkler systems; maintain a variety of records; perform routine maintenance and cleaning; may assist with crowd and traffic control; may collect fees.

Minimum Qualifications

Education- Completion or equivalent to twelfth (12th) grade

Experience- One (1) year of responsible landscape, grounds, and/or tree maintenance experience.

Knowledge of - Proper use of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance work; methods used in proper maintenance of building and grounds; safety practices and procedures; math sufficient to collect fees

and complete time sheets.

Skill/Ability to - Operate a variety of motorized equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, bucket trucks, tractors, sweepers, mowers and edger; give and follow verbal and written instructions; read, understand and interpret park rules and regulations; use patience, tact and courtesy when dealing with co-workers and the

public; observe safe work practices; perform manual labor.

License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Acceptable qualifying experience: Paid, volunteer, self-employed, and internship works as a landscaper, parks and/or grounds worker, maintenance workers (where grounds keeping is a part of the job), tree maintenance/trimmer worker, ranch or grove worker (where duties were grounds/irrigations system maintenance) or other positions such as gardener or lawn maintenance.

Unacceptable experience: Would include any landscape work performed on your own, your family, or friends/relative's businesses.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act :
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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