The Public Works Department, Parks Division is recruiting for one (1) Senior Parks Maintenance Worker Position.
This position is in the Public Works Department, Parks Division and works under the immediate supervision of the Roads & Grounds Manager. This position is in the General Services Bargaining Unit (GSU) and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the GSU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.
Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. All work, education, and training information must be entered on the application. If you have held multiple positions with an employer, including the City of Reedley, please enter the information for each position separately. If you have previously applied for a position using governmentjobs.com/NeoGov, please make sure to update your profile to include all work and/or education experience that may have occurred after your profile was created.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application. Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position.
Interested Applicants are required to apply online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reedley/promotionaljobs
The successful candidate may be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the promotional/lateral hiring process is complete.
For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources at (559) 637-4200 ext. 394.
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DEFINITION
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Under direction, to lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing parks maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair services; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Lead, oversee, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing parks maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair services.
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Oversee the use of and operate the equipment and tools used in parks maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair services.
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Estimate time, material, and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisition materials as required; order parts as necessary and ensure parts ordered are received in a timely fashion.
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Train assigned employees including in the areas of work methods, techniques, and the use and operation of equipment.
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Verify work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure the adherence with applicable standards and specifications; maintain cleanliness of work area and tools.
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Perform the full range of turf maintenance duties; water, mow, weed, trim, aerate, renovate and fertilize turf; maintain flower beds; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; control weeds.
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Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
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Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers; perform duties involved in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
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Operate the full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, mowers, edgers, blowers, tractors, loaders, and hand and power tools; maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
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Maintain play equipment and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities.
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Perform duties involved in pest control including measuring, mixing, and applying chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
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Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
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Identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
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Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, fields, and other facilities; pick up trash.
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Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
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Set-up and remove equipment needed for special events.
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Deal courteously and tactfully with the public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information regarding rules and regulations of the parks and other facilities.
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Perform plumbing and general electrical repair and installation.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
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Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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Operations, services, and activities of a parks maintenance program.
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Principles of lead supervision and training.
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Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
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Methods, techniques and tools used in the construction and maintenance of parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
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Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of ground maintenance and construction material, equipment, and tools.
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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
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Plant and animal pests that are harmful to plants.
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Chemical pesticides and herbicides and their use.
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Operating characteristics of and repair principles used on irrigation systems.
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Watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants and various types of soil.
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Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
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Use, operate, and maintain chemical spraying equipment in performance of chemical spraying duties.
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Operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in parks maintenance, repair, and construction in a safe and effective manner.
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Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
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Plan, organize, and review the work of parks maintenance staff.
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Provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff.
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Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
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Prepare clear and concise records and reports.
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Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
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Perform the most difficult and complex parks maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work independently.
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Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
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Understand and follow oral and written directions.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
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Four years of responsible parks maintenance and repair experience.
Training:
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Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in landscaping maintenance and repair, horticulture, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
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Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
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Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Pesticide Applicator's certificate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
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Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 lbs.; exposure to noise, outdoors, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites.
