Parks Maintenance Worker I (Hourly)

City of Chula Vista, CA; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Chula Vista, CA is seeking an entry-level Park Maintenance Worker I to perform routine manual work in the care and maintenance of park and recreational facilities, under supervision.

This position is part-time, limited to 919 hours in a fiscal year (July 1–June 30), with no benefits and average below 30 hours per week; duties include operating tools, mowing, landscaping, cleaning, and assisting in training new staff.

Qualifications

• Some experience in gardening or landscape work and ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Knowledge of common lawns, plants, shrubs, and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual work in care and maintenance of park and recreational facilities.
• Operate and maintain hand and power landscaping tools and equipment.
• Mow, edge, fertilize, water lawns and medians; maintain athletic fields and playgrounds.
• Inspect areas for safety hazards and report needs.
• Keep restrooms and park buildings clean and stocked.
• Assist in planning landscaping and irrigation systems.

Skills

Gardening

Landscape maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Some experience in gardening or landscape work

Job description

This recruitment is for a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with an average of less than 30 service hours per work week. Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.

To perform a wide variety of routine manual work in the care and maintenance of park and recreational facilities; to operate and maintain related tools and equipment; and to perform related work as assigned.

This is the entry level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Park Maintenance Worker I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Essential Functions

• perform a wide variety of routine manual work in the care and maintenance of park and recreational facilities
• operate and maintain a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including hand and power mowers, gang mowers, small tractors, spreaders, rototillers, loaders, sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmer, weed eaters, chainsaws, rakes, shovels, hoes, pruners, brooms and other tools
• mow, trim, edge, fertilize, aerate and water lawns, medians, parks and other assigned areas
• Clean and maintain park grounds and other assigned areas, including athletic fields, tennis courts, paved areas, paths, walkways, playgrounds, and stairways
• inspect assigned areas and correct or report safety hazards
• clean, maintain and restock restrooms and other park buildings
• pick up organic debris, trash and litter
• weed, prune, mulch and prepare soil for planting
• seed and re-sod lawn areas
• plant trees, seedlings and shrubs as directed
• perform basic painting, plumbing and carpentry work incidental to park maintenance activities
• assist in planning landscaping and irrigation systems
• install, repair and maintain irrigation systems
• trap rodents as necessary
• operate City trucks, trailers and tractors with attachments skillfully and safely
• observe safe work methods and use safety equipment
• secure worksites from traffic hazards as necessary
• keep work related records using a computer
• assist in the instruction and training of less experienced staff
• build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer services
• perform other related duties as assigned

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Some experience in gardening or landscape work and formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: some methods of maintaining a variety of lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, and hedges; some safe work methods and safety regulations; basic use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power tools and equipment related to assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to: Learn and follow proper work methods and landscape maintenance techniques; learn practices and procedures of traffic control and flagging; learn to use, maintain, and operate landscaping tools and equipment; learn to recognize common plants, plant diseases and insect pests; drive City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; learn pertinent rules, laws and policies relative to area of assignment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

On a continuous basis walk, stand, bend, crouch or stoop, sit in jolting cab for varying periods of time; use hands and fingers to grasp tools; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder, climb ladders and perform physical activities on a continual basis; communicate in person, use a two-way radio, and use the telephone; lift or carry 50 pounds or less. See in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions, traffic, noise, physical barriers, and around heavy equipment; work with exposure to fumes and odors of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides.

Recruitment No. 26662008H

The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.