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Description
Under supervision of the Grounds Supervisor and under direction of the Maintenance II, Parks and Grounds lead person, incumbents in this classification work individually or as a member of a parks and grounds crew in the upkeep of City parks, medians, and satellite facilities including bus, equipment, and flora; perform related work as required.
MAINTENANCE TRAINEE – PARKS & GROUNDS
CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:
Maintenance Trainee – Is an entry-level trainee position. Incumbents learn to perform the full scope of duties of the Maintenance I class. This class is alternately staffed with Maintenance I and incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
- Inspect, clean, repair, and maintain City parks and trail system to ensure facilities are safe and usable; inspect, clean, and stock park restrooms; remove refuse from City garbage cans.
- Plant, cultivate, and provide upkeep for City landscapes and parks; mow lawns, replant vegetation, and prune trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
- Prepare and apply pesticides, growth regulators, and fertilizers; identify and appropriately label the containers when using these materials; document materials used.
- Paint, sandblast, or otherwise remove graffiti from public properties; paint interiors/exteriors.
- Attend technical and safety on-the-job training sessions; carry out what is learned in the classroom/tailgate training on the job; fill out accident reports if involved in an accident.
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in landscaping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete work, and welding activities.
- Operate and maintain various pieces of medium to heavy equipment including trucks, tractors, chippers, backhoes, skiploaders, mowers, sandblasters, and trailers.
- Inspect irrigation systems; repair and renovate the systems by rebuilding and/or installing timers, clocks, wires, pipes, joints, valves, and heads.
- Control weeds throughout the City.
MAINTENANCE I – PARKS & GROUNDS
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
The Maintenance I classification represents the journey-level within the Parks and Grounds Maintenance class series. Individuals within this class exhibit comprehensive proficiency in independently carrying out a spectrum of Parks & Grounds maintenance responsibilities. This entails not only performing tasks such as inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining City parks, landscape areas, and trail systems, but also making informed decisions regarding safety and usability. The Maintenance I role stands apart from Maintenance II, the lead-level in the series, as Maintenance II holds responsibility for overseeing the tasks performed by a crew engaged in parks and grounds maintenance.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
- Inspect, clean, repair, and maintain City parks, landscape areas and trail system to ensure facilities are safe and usable; inspect, clean, and stock park restrooms; remove refuse from City garbage cans.
- Plant, cultivate, and provide upkeep for City landscapes and parks; mow lawns, replant vegetation, prune trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
- Prepare and apply pesticides, growth regulators, and fertilizers; identify and appropriately label the containers when using these materials; document materials used.
- Paint, sandblast, or otherwise remove graffiti from public properties; paint interiors/exteriors.
- Attend technical and safety on-the-job training sessions; fill out accident reports if involved in an accident.
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in landscaping including but not limited to carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete work, and welding activities.
- Operate and maintain various pieces of medium to heavy equipment including trucks, tractors, chippers, backhoes, skip loaders, mowers, sandblasters, compost spreaders and trailers.
- Inspect irrigation systems; repair and renovate the systems by rebuilding and/or installing timers, clocks, wires, pipes, joints, valves, and heads.
- Control weeds throughout the City.
- Perform related work as required.
Ideal Candidate
MAINTENANCE TRAINEE – PARKS & GROUNDS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
One year of general landscaping, grounds, and/or building maintenance work with supplemental coursework in horticulture.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
- Common hand tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of City facilities and grounds; business and shop math; safety standards and procedures; verbal and written communication methods; terminology, practices, and procedures used in facilities and grounds maintenance; basic carpentry, construction, electrical, plumbing, concrete work, and welding methods; disease and pest control of City vegetation.
Ability To:
- Read technical manuals and departmental policies and procedure.
- Provide the upkeep for City facilities, equipment, and flora; work independently or as a crew member.
- Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; interpret and use rough working diagrams; read maps and blueprints.
- Maintain positive contact with employees and the public.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools; operate medium to heavy equipment; work with pesticides, paints, thinners, and other substances.
- Obtain and maintain appropriate California licensure for equipment operation as necessary; physically perform the duties of the job.
MAINTENANCE I – PARKS & GROUNDS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
One (1) year of general landscaping, grounds, and/or parks maintenance work with supplemental coursework in horticulture.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Qualified Applicator Certificate (must possess at time of hire.)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge Of:
- Proper use of common hand tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of City parks and grounds.
- Business and shop math.
- Safe lifting techniques, safety standards, and procedures.
- Terminology, practices, and procedures used in facilities, parks and grounds maintenance.
- Basic carpentry, construction, electrical, plumbing, concrete work, and welding methods.
- Disease and pest control of City vegetation.
Ability To:
- Read and follow technical manuals and departmental policies and procedure.
- Provide the upkeep for City facilities, equipment, and flora.
- Work independently or as a crew member.
- Comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Utilize effective verbal and written communication methods.
- Interpret and use rough working diagrams; read maps and blueprints.
- Maintain positive contact with employees and the public.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools and medium to heavy equipment.
- Work with pesticides, paints, thinners, and other substances.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Positions in this class must have the physical ability to bend, pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
Benefits
BENEFITS: The following benefits pertain to positions designated in the SEIU group.
Retirement: CalPERS enrollment in either 2% @ 60 (Classic Employees) or the new 2% @ 62 (New Employees) formula is dependent on the individual’s eligibility, as per AB 340. The City does not participate in Social Security therefore there are no Social Security tax deductions (except 1.45% Medicare).
Life Insurance: Premium is paid by the City. Life insurance and AD&D is equal to $100,000 each. Short-term disability insurance premium shared by the City and employee. Additional voluntary supplemental life insurance is available.
Medical/Dental: The City provides $2,000*/month to purchase medical, dental and vision benefits.
Leaves*: 8 hours of sick leave/month with no limit on accumulation; 80 hours of vacation per year for the first three years of service; 12 holidays and 24 floating holiday hours.
Other: Educational Reimbursement for approved coursework; 9/80 work schedule, with alternate Fridays off. Deferred Compensation Plan available.
*All benefits will be prorated for part time positions.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Written Exam
- Performance Exam
- Oral Interview
Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classification may be hired from the list.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Union City provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department (hr@unioncity.org) if you will need reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Union City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.