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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAMINATION NUMBER:
D0354E
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING TYPE:
Permanent Position
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on Friday, February 7, 2025, to be accepted.
About you :
Are you a hard worker that is interested in an exciting career working outdoors? Grounds Maintenance Worker II staff are key members of our team in leading staff to clean and maintain locations for our guests to enjoy!
About us :
We offer room to grow, benefits in qualifying positions, and a phenomenal work environment! Our Grounds Maintenance worker will:- Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Cleaning our facilities including bathrooms, offices, shared rooms, and outdoor areas.
- Offering a world-class customer service experience.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE AND WITHHOLD WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.
Essential Job Functions
A Grounds Maintenance Worker II is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:- Leads and participates in the work of a crew performing grounds and greens maintenance activities such as planting, cultivating, mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, and renovating park and public building lawns, and bowling greens.
- Operates sprinkler systems including cleaning, adjusting and replacing sprinkler heads.
- Oversees and performs custodial work such as sweeping, mopping, and waxing floors, washing windows, emptying waste baskets and cleaning restrooms and other facilities at parks, and beaches.
- Independently prepares, mixes, and applies non-restricted pesticides.
- Applies restricted chemicals under supervision of a licensed applicator.
- Maintains tools, equipment, and work records.
- Orders materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepares written reports and maintains records.
- Set up and dismantle tables and chairs at various public facilities.
- Leads court referral, general relief or other temporary workers assigned to grounds maintenance and custodial tasks.
- Drives automobile equipment to and from work sites as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
One year's (2,088 hours) of experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work at a *publicly used facility.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions may be required.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Publicly used facility is defined as county trails, parks, arboretums, outdoors theaters, and stadiums.
Additional Information
Examination content:
This exam will consist of an evaluation of your experience based on the information you provide in your employment application. The evaluation is weighted 100% of your final score and will assess the following:- Experience working in facility and/or grounds maintenance
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation as they occur.
Available Shift: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out your application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Grounds Maintenance Worker I". Apply online by clicking on the green “Apply” button. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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 www.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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’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.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Phone: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
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Closing Date/Time: 2/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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