County of Sonoma, CA

Join the dynamic Sonoma County Regional Parks Department as a. Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker!. Working at locations across the County, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Workers maintain all County parks, bike trails, open space and other landscaped areas under contract with the County of Sonoma.. Locations include: Spring Lake, Sonoma Valley, Central Area, Coastal (Bodega Bay, Gualala - Stillwater), and Russian River park areas.. This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary, extra-help Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker I positions in Sonoma County Regional Parks Department.

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Position Information
Join the dynamic Sonoma County Regional Parks Department as a
Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker!
Multiple Extra-Help positions available.
Working at locations across the County, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Workers maintain all County parks, bike trails, open space and other landscaped areas under contract with the County of Sonoma. Locations include: Spring Lake, Sonoma Valley, Central Area, Coastal (Bodega Bay, Gualala - Stillwater), and Russian River park areas. Work hours may vary, up to 40 hours per week, and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
As a Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker I, your responsibilities will include:
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<li>Performing grounds keeping and landscape maintenance</li>
<li>Servicing and operating landscaping power equipment and irrigation systems</li>
<li>Maintaining park buildings, equipment, gardens, grounds, and signage</li>
<li>Assisting with construction and repairs at the various park areas and marina</li>
<li>Implementing fuel reduction projects including establishing shaded fuel breaks and participating in broadcast/prescribed burns and/or participating in habitat permeability and enhancement projects</li>
<li>Performing invasive plant management including identification, mapping, treatment, and removal</li>
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Important Note: Parks and Grounds Maintenance Workers are expected to wear a uniform, and may receive a voucher toward the purchase of a uniform, including safety boots.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary, extra-help Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker I positions in Sonoma County Regional Parks Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide for possession of the knowledge and abilities herein. Normally, this would include some experience in construction, repair, maintenance, or groundskeeping work which included the use of trucks, light mechanical machines, and hand tools.
License: Possession of a valid driver license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: the techniques related to the care of lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees, including propagation, planting, cultivation, pruning, and fertilization; the calibration and mixing of herbicide or pesticide sprays, and of other means of controlling weeds, insects, and parasites; basic construction materials, safety practices, and tools commonly used in parks and building construction, repair maintenance, and grounds keeping work; carpentry, welding, masonry, plumbing, and electrical systems; preventative maintenance and safe operation of trucks, gardening equipment, machines, and power tools; and hazmat and proper disposal of raw sewage.
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; perform a variety of light and heavy unskilled and semi-skilled parks and building construction, repair, and maintenance tasks; accurately complete report forms, keep simple records, and make simple reports; perform landscaping work to include the propagation, transplanting, cultivation, pruning, grafting, trimming, spraying, and fertilization of lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees; plan, install, and maintain a variety of hydraulic and electric sprinkler and drip irrigation systems; drive, operate, and adjust equipment such as trucks and/or fork lifts, tractors, riding power mowers, power edgers, blowers, aerators, renovators, chain saws, wood chippers, power sprayers, and related equipment; apply appropriate techniques related to using, maintaining, and repairing power tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships; effectively answer questions from the general public; work independently and as a member of a crew; problem-solve and make sound decisions; read and write in English; perform basic arithmetic calculations; use electronic equipment to communicate.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
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<li>Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.</li>
<li>You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.</li>
<li>You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.</li>
<li>Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.</li>
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Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
<h3>The selection procedure will consist of the following examination</h3>
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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