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Have you ever thought about a career in municipal landscape maintenance?
Do you love working outdoors, utilizing equipment and tools to maintain and repair irrigation, plant trees, and assist a tree crew?
Are you looking for a career where every day is different but organization is stable?
Does the idea of learning about plant care, irrigation, tree maintenance, and traffic control along with assisting customers and fellow employees interest you?
Do you work well with others and love the challenge of tough assignments?
Then we want to talk to you!
Details:
- Full-time regular position, the schedule consists of a 4/10 typically working Tuesday through Friday
- Salary range $21.34 to $27.26 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)
This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024.
- The new salary range effective April 2024, will be $22.19 - $28.35 hourly
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Minimum Qualifications for consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Experience: Two years of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class A driver license within one year (Landscape or Streets) of employment.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, an Electrical Hazards Awareness certificate within one year of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications within the first six months. Additional industry-specific certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, hardworking, and a quick learner who gets along well with others and desires a challenging position in an environment of learning the aspects of landscape, irrigation, and arboriculture. This candidate should have general knowledge and experience in landscape and irrigation, in addition to using maintenance equipment related to landscape maintenance, landscape construction, and grounds keeping operations. The ideal candidate will also possess the skills and ability to communicate effectively, clearly share information with their supervisor and the public, electronically maintain records and reports, and plan and organize their own time during the work day.
Experience in any or all of the following areas are highly desirable: landscape maintenance or construction, arboriculture, irrigation systems construction/repair, water management, landscape maintenance districts, parks maintenance, urban forestry, and public works maintenance.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in which medical is fully paid for most plans (including family coverage) as specified in the current employee group contract, a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, and many additional benefits including:
- Retirement/Pension:
- 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013), 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and single-highest year final compensation.
- 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members, 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and three-year average highest final compensation.
- 457(b) plan with a Roth option; City contribution of $20 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
- The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
- Health Insurance: Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date. A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes $157 per month and up to $2,262.44 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” towards the cost of medical. “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are also available.
- Prescription Drug Plan: Major retail options and mail order program.
- Paid Dental Insurance: After the City contribution of up to $90.02 per month, Dental insurance from Delta Dental costs the employee $0 per month for family coverage depending on plan chosen.
- Vision Insurance: After the City contribution of $21.00 per month, Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems, provided by Aetna.
- Optional Insurance from AFLAC: Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.
- Paid Leave:
- 208 hours (26, 8-hour days) per year of paid time off (one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave) which has the option to be cashed out. Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
- 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
- Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans provided at City expense.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per year.
- Alternative Work Schedules: Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule with alternative Monday or Friday off.
This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.
Special Instructions
All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a background investigation and may also include a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.
Ready to apply?
Click apply and attach a current resume! Complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.
Selection Process: Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process. The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions.
This recruitment is open until filled or when 50 applications are received. Apply online at www.SimiValley.org/careers
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214.
Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.
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