Park Maintenance Worker II

Salary : $48,001.06 - $67,542.32 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 003654-25-YPCE
Department: Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment
Division: Park Operations
Opening Date: 02/15/2025
Closing Date: 3/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

Performs park maintenance and construction work in City park and recreation areas. The Park Maintenance Worker series provides for four levels ranging from the training level to the journey level including lead responsibility to the working supervisory level.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, performs park maintenance work and/or serves as a lead worker over a small park maintenance crew. Lead supervision may include non-permanent, part-time, seasonal, and summer employees. This level is distinguished from Park Maintenance Worker I in that it involves work requiring greater skill and independence and/or lead responsibility over a small crew. Incumbents in this class are expected to operate trucks and other automotive equipment as part of their regular assignment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and works with a crew in park maintenance and construction work.
• Assists in installation and minor repair of sprinkler systems in City park and recreation areas.
• Builds and repairs park benches, tables, fences, signs, and related structures.
• Operates and maintains small power equipment and machinery including chain saws, rototillers, lawn mowers, aerators, hedgers, spreaders, and other equipment.
• Plants, trims, transplants, and cares for ornamental shrubs, plants, and roses.
• Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and irrigates lawns and flower beds.
• Mows, aerates, and edges lawn areas using power and hand tools.
• Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves, lawn clippings, etc., using power blower and hand tools.
• Prunes and trims hedges, bushes, and other shrubbery.
• Cleans and maintains public facilities in City park and recreation areas.
• Works as a member of the City pest control crew spraying various pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other related chemicals in City park and recreation areas.
• Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Advanced operational knowledge of programming irrigation controllers.
• Common practices, methods, and materials used in park maintenance and construction work.
• Operation and maintenance requirements of various park maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Procedures and practices used in controlling or eradicating plant and insect diseases.
• Safety procedures involving fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, and related chemicals used in park maintenance.
• Proper methods of planting, cultivating, and pruning for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns, and flower beds.
• The use and purpose of common hand tools used in grounds maintenance.

Ability to:

• Operate various park maintenance machinery and equipment including light trucks.
• Lead a crew of subordinate park maintenance workers.
• Maintain simple written records and reports.
• Work independently while performing semi-skilled grounds maintenance and repair work.
• Recognize common plant diseases and insect pests.
• Adjust and understand the operation of irrigation controllers.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Perform heavy manual laboring duties.
• Identify potential safety hazards in parks and recreation areas.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.

Education:
Ability to read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Experience:
Eighteen (18) months of full-time paid landscape maintenance experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment and is a condition of continued employment. Loss of the Class C Driver License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License and/or California Class B Driver License with Passenger Vehicle and/or Hazardous Materials endorsements is mandatory for some assignments.

Assessment:
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test for some assignments.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Park Maintenance Worker II examination.

4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules:

Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
01

APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

02

DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

03

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/CMO/City-of-Sacramento-RGEAP-v810012020.pdf?la=enI understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

04

Select the one option that best describes your experience programming or updating irrigation controllers with various settings.

• Thirty months or more
• At least two years, but less than thirty months
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• Less than one year

05

Select all the boxes that best describes the techniques you have used to encourage, motivate, and build high moral amongst colleagues and/or crew members.

• Positive verbal reinforcement
• Lead by example
• Encourage feedback and questions from crew members regarding the work situations
• Talk with crew members to make sure they understand the expectations of the job
• Demonstrate active listening skills
• Let employee(s) know when they are performing especially well or when they are not meeting job standards
• Take an interest in their work satisfaction
• Treat the crew fairly, impartially and with respect
• Let them know the importance of their work in relation to the entire tree program, department, and the overall organization
• Stress the importance of providing positive customer service
• None

06

Select the one option that best describes your experience operating landscaping equipment and/or machinery such as a trim mower, chain saw, trailer, or similar equipment/machinery, including proper transportation/loading and unloading of equipment/machinery to different locations.

• Thirty months or more
• At least two years, but less than thirty months
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• Less than one year

07

Select the one option that best describes your experience observing hazards and taking steps to eliminate them in a landscape or comparable setting to ensure the area is safe for colleagues and patrons.

• Thirty months or more
• At least two years, but less than thirty months
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• Less than one year

08

Select the one option that best describes your experience identifying plant and tree diseases and/or insect pests for removal and/or treatment.

• Thirty months or more
• At least two years, but less than thirty months
• At least eighteen months, but less than two years
• At least one year, but less than eighteen months
• Less than one year

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