Parks Maintenance Worker I

Park Maintenance Worker I

Under general supervision, maintain cultivated public areas and construct / repair park facilities; performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level class in which incumbents learn park maintenance tasks or may performs primarily custodial work; generally works under more supervision than the higher levels.

Representative Duties

• Uses power and hand tools; seeds, plants, mows, edges, sprays, and weeds park grounds, flowerbeds, golf course fairways / greens, and other landscaped areas; prepares areas for planting by clearing, grading, fertilizing, and watering ground; prepares areas by rototilling, weed oiling, laying plastic; lays rocks; aerates and dresses golf greens.
• Cleans walks, parking areas, and other areas of leaves and debris; digs trenches to sign or fence post holes; dumps trash cans; cleans rest rooms; may perform or assist in routine or preventive maintenance in park and other City facilities.
• Plants, trims, prunes and removes trees and shrubs.
• Operates riding mowers, rototillers, blowers, edgers, fork / air lifts, chippers, tractor, and other equipment or vehicles; makes minor repairs such as sharpening blades; performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance and safely inspections.
• Performs routine maintenance in park facilities and grounds; may make carpentry and minor electrical repairs, replace sprinkler heads, or make adjustments to irrigation system; marks and otherwise prepares athletic fields and recreation areas.
• Assists in special projects such as park construction, repairing playground equipment, potholes, sidewalks, periodic painting, air conditioning system maintenance, installing sprinkler systems, applying repellents, herbicides, and unrestricted pesticides, moving furniture, equipment set-up, and other physical arrangements.
• Provides temporary and vacation relief in similar occupational fields as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience : One year of experience performing routine grounds maintenance or custodial work or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of : Grounds maintenance methods and techniques; plants, flowers, and shrubs; operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance. Ability to : Learn and apply grounds keeping and park maintenance techniques and methods; operate power tools and equipment; make minor repairs to equipment; follow verbal instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; work safely and efficiently.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements : Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License may be required, depending on assignment for Park Maintenance Worker I. Possession of a Pesticide Applicator Certification may be required.

Selection : Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training and work experience to be followed by an interview before an Oral Board to determine the most qualified candidates. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview, and the decision of the screening committee is final. Applicants will receive electronic notification regarding results for all phases of the recruitment up to the establishment of the eligibility list, if applicable. Candidates will be notified of the date and time of scheduled interviews and / or tests. The City of Porterville reserves the right to alter the testing process at any time, without notice, as needed.

To apply : You may obtain an application online or pick one up at the Human Resources office at City Hall. Please submit a complete application together with any materials required to accompany application if noticed in this announcement, to the Human Resources Office, City of Porterville, 291 N Main St, Porterville, CA 93257.

Special Condition : Candidates recommended for hire will be required to undergo a background reference and fingerprint check and a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

EEO : The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you believe you need accommodation under the ADA in the testing process for any position for which you intend to apply, please contact the Human Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request such accommodation. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or medical condition, Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS / HIV) or AIDS related conditions, political affiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other basis protected by law.