PROFILE - The ideal candidate will possess:Formal training and or education in irrigation repair and troubleshooting, lawn and tree care and playground maintenance. Strong mechanical skills in small equipment operation, including tractors, lawn mowers, and other related power equipment. Skills in performing general maintenance repairs including carpentry, plumbing and chainsaw use, and janitorial duties. Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds. HIRING TIMELINES & DATES - Job Offer and Backgro... more details
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EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY County of San Diego - Department of Parks and Recreation
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER
Interviews will take place beginning the week of August 26, 2024.
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $46,488.00 ANNUALLY. COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY PROMOTION RULE FOR STEP PLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMP ORD 1.3.5.
THE DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities and preserving regionally significant resources in a parks system that is the pride of the County of San Diego. This mission is at the heart of what our employees do each day and a passion that is shared and fostered among our colleagues. Every position and function within the County Parks and Recreation system plays a part in upholding the Department's motto that "Parks Make Life Better!"
Additional information on this department can be found here.
ABOUT THE POSITION Park Maintenance Workers perform a variety of structural and grounds maintenance/repair work for County parks and facilities. Duties include performing minor repairs and improvements, maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of park grounds (lawns, shrubs, trees, and vegetation) and facility structures (rest rooms, offices, parking lots, benches, irrigation systems, and other park and recreational facilities).
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IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will possess:
Formal training and or education in irrigation repair and troubleshooting, lawn and tree care and playground maintenance
Strong mechanical skills in small equipment operation, including tractors, lawn mowers, and other related power equipment
Skills in performing general maintenance repairs including carpentry, plumbing and chainsaw use, and janitorial duties
Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds
HIRING TIMELINES & DATES
Job Offer and Background Process begins in September 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies
WORKING CONDITIONS The working conditions of a Parks Maintenance Worker consist of working varying schedules and shifts covering Monday through Sunday which may require employees to work overtime hours. The working conditions also involve working at rural locations that may include varying and extreme weather conditions, climates, and temperatures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of full-time experience performing a variety of semi-skilled structural and grounds maintenance work, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repairs, and gardening, for an organization or agency.
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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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