Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from High School and five years of experience in landscape maintenance and tree care, including direction of field personnel. College level courses in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agronomy, Landscape Irrigation Design or equivalent is highly desirable and may be submitted as experience.
At least one year of experience in a supervisory/lead role in a commercial/institutional landscape management or design management environment.
License & Other Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Physical Requirements
Environmental Conditions: Office/field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, dust, sun, odors, vibrations, smoke, and other potential irritants found in residential, commercial and industrial environments.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require moderate physical effort, typically involving climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting and moving of objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (25-100 lbs.), standing for extended periods and working in inclement weather. An incumbent twists, climbs stairs, ladders and inclines, crawls and works in confined spaces. In the field an incumbent may walk on slippery/uneven slopes and surfaces, be exposed to extreme noise, damp conditions, construction fumes, solvents, chemicals, dust, soil, electrical hazards and vehicular traffic. An incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is a non-exempt position. Overtime at the rate of one and one half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
Background Check/Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to pass a background check (fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical examination. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and medical facility designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, medical examination and received a final offer letter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Personnel Department prior to the final date of an examination.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.