Extra Help - Parks Maintenance Worker I/II/Senior
Full Time
Lake County, CA
Posted
Job description
General Recruitment Information
Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months).
Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list.
The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements.
The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran’s Preference.
To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County’s online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes. All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.
Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County’s pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.
Minimum Qualifications
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Education and Experience:
Previous work experience in parks and/or ground maintenance work is highly desirable.
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Education and Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience in parks and/or ground maintenance work comparable to that of a Parks Maintenance Worker I with the County of Lake.
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER, SENIOR
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Possession of First Aid and CPR certification.
Education and Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in parks and/or ground maintenance work comparable to that of a Parks Maintenance Worker II with the County of Lake.
Previous experience with trade skills such as construction, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, mechanics, painting, welding, metal fabrication, landscaping, concreting, waterproofing, liquid mechanics, lake management.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Full Job Description
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Under direct supervision, assists with performing a variety of semiskilled, skilled, and physical labor duties in the maintenance, repair and cleanup of County parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the maintenance, repair, and cleanup of County parks, landscaped areas, recreational facilities, and related machinery and equipment. Incumbents assist with the more skilled assignments under direct guidance.
Positions in the Parks Maintenance Worker series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from the Parks Area Supervisor or Parks Maintenance Worker, Senior. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to extra help employees, on-the-job trainees, and inmate workers, as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
- Assists with performing a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and cleanup of County parks, landscaped areas, recreational facilities, boat launching facilities, and associated equipment.
- Assists with and performs duties such as mowing, watering, and maintaining lawns and shrubs.
- Operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles.
- Learns to and maintains equipment used during the course of work.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
- Performs general janitorial duties such as cleaning toilets, fixtures, floors, and stocking supplies.
- Empties trash receptacles.
- Cleans walkways, parking lots, and other areas of trash.
- Plants, waters, cultivates, weeds, prunes, and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, flowers, and lawns.
- Performs biohazard cleanup.
- Interacts with park patrons, the homeless, and law enforcement.
- Deals with animals, both living and deceased.
- Observes and reports needed repairs.
- Sweeps and rakes grounds.
- Learns to install, maintain, and repair sprinkler systems.
- Clears debris and performs storm damage cleanup.
- Learns to perform routine maintenance and repair duties on equipment.
- Loads, rakes, and shovels grass clippings.
- Performs general plumbing and maintenance activities.
- Learns to operate power tools such as chain saws.
- Replenishes supplies.
- Requisitions supplies as needed.
- Learns to mix fertilizers, herbicides, and soil nutrients.
- Builds and repairs trails.
- Assists in weed and vegetation abatement.
- Assists with tree trimming and removal.
- May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Basic knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the care and maintenance of parks, forests, grounds, and recreation facilities.
- General groundskeeping and landscape maintenance methods and procedures.
- Basic hand tools and equipment used in routine groundskeeping work.
- Safe work practices.
- Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training.
- Boom truck operations for tree trimming.
- Written and oral communications skills.
- Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.
Ability to:
- Learn and perform a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities.
- Perform heavy physical work.
- Use power tools.
- Learn to perform park care and landscape maintenance assignments.
- Learn to install and maintain sprinkler systems.
- Learn to recognize and locate conditions requiring maintenance and repair.
- Learn to use and care for hand and power tools used in park care and maintenance work.
- Learn to estimate time and materials for maintenance assignments.
- Effectively provide training to less experienced staff.
- Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Education and Experience:
Previous work experience in parks and/or ground maintenance work is highly desirable.
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of skilled, semiskilled, and physical labor duties in the maintenance, repair, and cleanup of County parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level in the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents perform a variety of duties in the maintenance, repair, and cleanup of County parks, landscaped areas, recreational facilities, and related machinery and equipment. Incumbents assist with the more skilled assignments under direct guidance.
The Parks Maintenance Worker II level is distinguished from the Parks Maintenance Worker I in that incumbents perform a broader range of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance assignments on a more independent basis.
This class is further distinguished from Parks Maintenance Worker, Senior, in that the latter is the advanced working level classification and exercises considerable independent judgment, selecting methods and procedures for work completion.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from the Parks Area Supervisor or Parks Maintenance Worker, Senior. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for extra help employees, on-the-job trainees, and inmate workers, as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
- Performs a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and cleanup of County parks, landscaped areas, recreational facilities, boat launching facilities, and associated equipment.
- Performs duties such as mowing, watering, and maintaining lawns and shrubs.
- Plants, waters, cultivates, weeds, prunes, and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, flowers, and lawns.
- Performs general janitorial work.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
- Observes and reports needed repairs.
- Replenishes supplies.
- Requisitions supplies as needed.
- Performs routine maintenance and repair duties on equipment.
- Loads, rakes, and shovels grass clippings.
- Sweeps and rakes grounds.
- Empties trash receptacles.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs sprinkler systems, wells, and water pumps.
- Operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles.
- Performs a variety of building and facilities maintenance, including the repair of light and plumbing fixtures, painting, and related equipment.
- Operates boom truck for tree trimming and light bulb replacement.
- Performs biohazard cleanup.
- Interacts with park patrons, the homeless, and law enforcement.
- Deals with animals, both living and deceased.
- Clears debris and performs storm damage cleanup.
- Mixes fertilizers, herbicides, and soil nutrients.
- Operates power tools such as chain saws.
- Maintains equipment used during the course of work.
- May provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the care and maintenance of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities.
- Methods of new and retrofit construction.
- General groundskeeping and landscape maintenance methods and procedures.
- Basic hand tools and equipment used in routine groundskeeping work.
- Safe work practices.
- Safe driving practices and the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles.
- Methods of sprinkler system maintenance and repair.
- Methods of applying herbicides.
- Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training.
- Customer service principles and techniques.
- Written and oral communications skills.
- Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.
Ability to:
- Perform a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities.
- Perform heavy physical work.
- Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
- Maintain basic records.
- Install and maintain sprinkler systems.
- Recognize and locate conditions, which require maintenance and repair.
- Use and care for hand and power tools used in park care and maintenance work.
- Cut keys and re-key locks.
- Estimate time and materials for maintenance assignments.
- Make basic mathematical calculations.
- Effectively provide training to less experienced staff.
- Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Education and Experience:
One (1) year of full-time experience in parks and/or ground maintenance work comparable to that of a Parks Maintenance Worker I with the County of Lake.
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER, SENIOR
DEFINITION
Under general minimal supervision, performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and physical labor duties in the maintenance, construction, repair, and cleanup of county parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities; selects methods and procedures to use in parks maintenance areas; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced working level in the Parks Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents assigned to this classification perform advanced journey level skilled and semi-skilled assignments. Incumbents require a high degree of knowledge, skill, and exercise considerable independent judgment in the selection of methods and procedures to use within the park maintenance areas. Incumbents will also be expected to provide some training for Parks Maintenance Workers I/II and extra help workers. This class is distinguished from Parks Area Supervisor, by the fact that Parks Maintenance Worker, Senior is not regularly assigned lead work and work coordination responsibilities for other regular staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Parks Area Supervisor. May provide direction and training to department staff and outside agencies.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
- Performs a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and cleanup of county parks, public restrooms, landscaped areas, recreational facilities, boat launching facilities, and associated equipment.
- Performs complex irrigation, plumbing, electrical work.
- Estimates time and materials.
- Maintains records of maintenance activities.
- Performs the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of commercial grade equipment.
- Estimates and repairs damages due to vandalism, storms, and aging facilities.
- Performs duties such as mowing, watering, and shaping lawns and shrubs.
- Plants, waters, cultivates, weeds, prunes, and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, flowers, and lawns.
- Mixes fertilizers, herbicides, and soil nutrients.
- Sweeps and rakes grounds.
- Empties trash receptacles.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs sprinkler systems.
- Performs routine maintenance and repair duties on equipment.
- Loads, rakes, and shovels grass clippings.
- Performs general janitorial work.
- Operates power tools such as chain saws.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
- Replenishes supplies.
- Requisitions supplies as needed.
- Observes and reports needed repairs.
- Maintains equipment used during the course of work.
- Operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles.
- Performs a variety of building and facilities maintenance, including the repair of light and plumbing fixtures, painting, and related equipment.
- May provide training for Parks Maintenance Workers I/II and extra help workers.
- May clear debris.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the care and maintenance of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities.
- Methods of applying herbicides.
- Basic hand tools and equipment used in routine grounds keeping work.
- Safe work practices.
- Safe driving practices and the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motor vehicles.
- Methods of sprinkler system maintenance and repair.
- General grounds keeping and landscape maintenance methods and procedures.
Ability to:
- Recognize and locate conditions, which require maintenance and repair.
- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and clients.
- Perform a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, grounds, and recreation facilities.
- Effectively provide training to less experienced staff.
- Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
- Maintain basic records.
- Install and maintain sprinkler systems.
- Use and care for hand and power tools used in park care and maintenance work.
- Estimate time and materials for maintenance assignments.
- Make basic mathematical calculations.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Perform heavy physical work.
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Possession of First Aid and CPR certification.
Education and Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in parks and/or ground maintenance work comparable to that of a Parks Maintenance Worker II with the County of Lake.
Previous experience with trade skills such as construction, plumbing, electrical, drywall, roofing, mechanics, painting, welding, metal fabrication, landscaping, concreting, waterproofing, liquid mechanics, lake management.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,000 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.
Agency
County of Lake
Address
255 N. Forbes Street
Lakeport, California, 95453
Phone
707-263-2213
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