DescriptionThe City of Reno has an exciting career opportunity waiting for you! We are recruiting for a
Senior Parks Maintenance Worker. This position is within the Parks Maintenance Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. 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. APPLY TODAY!
This position will lead and oversee the work of lower level staff who perform a variety of maintenance and repair functions on City parks and related facilities including turf maintenance, landscaping, equipment operation and repair, and grounds keeping duties. This position will participate in the more complex and difficult work relative to their assigned areas of responsibility.
This is an open competitive opportunity for all 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- Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair functions on City parks and related facilities including turf maintenance, landscaping, equipment repair, and grounds keeping duties.
- Train assigned employees in their areas of work including parks maintenance methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Supervise the use, care and operation of appropriate maintenance and grounds equipment including, but not limited to, hand and power tools, saws, mowers, weed eaters, hedge clippers, hammers and shovels.
- Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
- Lead and participate in cleaning and maintaining 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.
- Oversee and participate in the cultivation and maintenance of ornamental planting and the development of new landscaped areas; transplant and cultivate plants and flowers.
- Oversee and participate in maintaining 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.
- Oversee and participate in monitoring and repairing electronic irrigation systems and associated control devices; 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.
- Oversee and 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.
- Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsThe following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education:- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:- Two years of increasingly responsible grounds keeping or park maintenance experience at a level comparable to a Parks Maintenance Worker II with the City of Reno.
License or Certificate:**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**Supplemental InformationTo Apply:Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at
www.reno.gov/jobs by October 13, 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 online written skills test along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
- Written Skills Test = 80%
- Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 20%
Online Assessment Details:Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessment once the recruitment has closed. This test 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 October 13, 2024.
Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments 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 skills test include:
Horticulture
Safety & Occupational Hazards
Pesticide
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 within two weeks of the job posting closing.
Testing Accommodation: We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
Classified employees with established veteran status Classified employees without veteran status Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
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.
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Closing Date/Time: 10/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
