Parks Maintenance Worker I

**Description**:
**ABOUT GALT**

Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed.

Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.

The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.

Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.

The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within a two hour drive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

**Parks Maintenance Worker I.**

**Effective July 1, 2024**
- Parks Maintenance Worker I - $21.15 - $25.96

**ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY)**:

- ** Certification/Education Incentive Pay - **May qualify for up to 4 incentives ranging from 2.5% - 10% for obtaining qualifying certificates specific to position.
- ** Longevity Pay**:

- beginning at 15 years of service - 5%; 20 years of service 7.5%.
- ** Bilingual Pay**:

- $50 per month.
- ** Medical-in-lieu**:

- Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

**BENEFITS**:

- ** Tuition Reimbursement**:

- Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
- ** Holiday Pay**:

- 14 holidays; thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday. Thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- ** Vacation Leave** - 80 hours per year; after 4 years
- 120 hours; after 10 years
- 160 hours; after 15 years
- 200 hours and after 22 years
- 220 hours.
- ** Vacation Credit**:

- Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at rate of 120 hours.
- ** Vacation Cash Out** - Cash out up to forty (40) hours vacation per year.
- ** Sick Leave** - 96 hours per year.
- ** Heath Insurance** - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
- ** Life Insurance** - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
- ** Long Term Disability**:

- City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
- ** EAP** - Confidential employee assistance plan.

**GPSU/REPRESENTED POSITION**

**FLSA STATUS**:Non-Exempt/Hourly**

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of landscaping and park sites, including sports fields, open spaces, landscapes, playgrounds and equipment, irrigation systems and controllers, and weed abatement; provides assistance with set-up and removal of equipment and facilities at special events; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required.
- **SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**
Receives direct or general supervision from the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Parks Superintendent. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May give general direction to a small work crew.
- **CLASS CHARACTERISTICS**
This is the entry-level for the Parks Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents work initially under direct supervision and receive detailed instructions and training on assignments. Incumbents generally work within an established framework of set procedures in performing assigned tasks. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

**Example of Duties**:
**EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS**:

- Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the w