Parks Maintenance Worker

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Parks Maintenance Worker .

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the regular and full-time position of Parks Maintenance Worker I/II in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department.

What the City of Roseville Offers:

• $21.52 - $33.31 Hourly (dependent on experience)
• Up to $2,265 per month in health and welfare benefits
• Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
• Opportunities to train and promote
• CalPERS
• A top-notch team and more!

The current vacancies are for full-time and benefitted positions; however, the employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, and limited term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list.

The normal work schedule varies Sunday through Saturday, between the hours of 6 AM - 5 PM, with some shift schedules requiring evening and weekend work.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of gardening and related duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park and recreation grounds and related facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Parks Maintenance Worker I ? This is the entry level class in the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Parks Maintenance Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Parks Maintenance Worker II ? This is the journey level class in the Parks Maintenance Worker series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Parks Maintenance Worker in that the latter performs advanced journey level work and provides technical and functional supervision to assigned staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Parks Maintenance Worker I

Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor; receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Parks Maintenance Worker.

Parks Maintenance Worker II

Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor; receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Parks Maintenance Worker.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Irrigate, mow, weed, trim, and fertilize lawns and landscaped areas; plant, water, and maintain various vegetation such as bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; trim and prune bushes, trees and shrubs; stake trees as necessary.
  
• Check irrigation controller alarms; program, repair and replace as necessary; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.
  
• Clear debris or leaves by raking or using power blowers to clear walkways, paths, playing fields, courts and other parks/recreational facilities.
  
• Perform basic construction, carpentry, plumbing, and painting tasks; clean and re-stock bathroom facilities; load brush trimmings, rubbish, paper, and trash onto trucks for appropriate disposal.
  
• Apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides in a safe and effective manner; perform a variety of cement and asphalt work; renovate and maintain stream bed areas including maintenance of trails and installation of vegetation and erosion control devices.
  
• Inspect and repair playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues and other related parks/recreational equipment; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.
  
• Prepare and maintain athletic fields and related facilities; grade, fill, and shape baseball diamonds and set up batting cages; maintain skate parks and bike trails; maintain a variety of in-door sports arena areas.
  
• Maintain municipal swimming pool pumps, filters, and related equipment; change chemicals in pools; refer to appropriate staff for further attention.
  
• Maintain and repair equipment within the City of Roseville facilities; perform inspections of fitness equipment, batting cages, rock climbing wall, water slide, and related equipment.
  
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to work performed.
  
• Set up and tear down materials and equipment for special events.
  
• Respond to on-site requests/inquiries from the public regarding parks/recreation facilities use and requests.
  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Parks Maintenance Worker I

Knowledge of :

• Basic methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
  
• Basic facilities construction and repair work and methods, including minor carpentry, pipe fitting, painting, and cement work.
  
• Safety rules and work practices used construction, maintenance, and repair of park and recreation grounds and related facilities.
  
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
  

Ability to :

• Learn to perform work in gardening and maintenance duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and recreation grounds, City of Roseville facilities.
  
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules; intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
  
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing park maintenance/gardening activities; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
  
• Learn to operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.
  
• Operate parks/landscaping maintenance equipment, with proper licenses or certificates, such as dump trucks, backhoes, and front loaders.
  
• Operate parks/landscaping maintenance power tools such as mowers, edgers and blowers; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment.
  
• Work assigned on evenings, weekend, or holidays; work in a variety of weather conditions.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  
• Complete forms, maintain logs, and related records.
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  

Experience and Training

Experience :

No experience is required; experience in turf care, irrigation, playground safety, tree work, or construction is highly desirable.

AND

Training :

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

Parks Maintenance Worker II

In addition to the qualifications for the Parks Maintenance Worker I:

Knowledge of :

• If assigned to park maintenance: parks/landscaping and maintenance equipment, including commercial mowing equipment; uses, handling, and storage of pesticides and herbicides; construction and repair methods used in carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
  
• If assigned to pool maintenance: basic pool chemistry.
  

Ability to :

• Independently perform work in gardening and maintenance duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and recreation grounds and related facilities.
  

Experience and Training

Experience :

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing grounds maintenance and repair work similar to that of a Parks Maintenance Worker I with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training :

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree; additional course work or training in landscape maintenance or agriculture is highly desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Roseville

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