What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks & Grounds Worker position at County of Tulare?
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the General Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
*This position is scheduled to receive a 3% cost of living adjustment on 6/30/2024. Assist the tree maintenance specialist in trimming, pruning, and removing a variety of trees; apply protective substances and spray trees for infestation as required; operate a variety of tree maintenance equipment and tools such as bucket trucks and with aerial lift apparatus, chain saws, and chippers; apply fertilizers; perform grounds maintenance and clean-up tasks such as mowing and edging of lawns and landscaped areas; patrol park and building areas to prevent vandalism, theft and other undesirable activities; inspect parks and building areas for safety conditions; ensure that park rules and regulations are enforced and followed; provide assistance to the public; service and repair pumps; operate a variety of motorized equipment and use a variety of hand tools including mowers, sweepers, tractors, edger and chainsaws; install, repair and maintain sprinkler systems; maintain a variety of records; perform routine maintenance and cleaning; may assist with crowd and traffic control; may collect fees. Education: Requires completion or equivalent to Twelfth (12) grade
Experience: One (1) year of responsible landscape, grounds, and/or tree maintenance experience.
Knowledge of: Proper use of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance work; methods used in proper maintenance of building and grounds; safety practices and procedures; math sufficient to collect fees and complete time sheets.
Skill/Ability to: Operate a variety of motorized equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, bucket trucks, tractors, sweepers, mowers and edger; give and follow verbal and written instructions; read, understand and interpret park rules and regulations; use patience, tact and courtesy when dealing with co-workers and the public; observe safe work practices; perform manual labor.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Acceptable qualifying experience: Paid, volunteer, self-employed, and internship works as a landscaper, parks and/or grounds worker, maintenance workers (where grounds keeping is a part of the job), tree maintenance/trimmer worker, ranch or grove worker (where duties were grounds/irrigations system maintenance) or other positions such as gardener or lawn maintenance.
Unacceptable experience would include any landscape work performed on your own, your family, or friends/relative's businesses.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Salary : $37,147 - $45,272