Part Time Landscape Inspector (Part Time Maintenance Coordinator)

Salary : $33.12 - $40.26 Hourly

Location : City of Anaheim, CA

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 2025-00006

Department : Convention, Sports & Entertainment

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Description

The Anaheim Convention Center is looking for a motivated Part Time Landscape Inspector to plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor assigned maintenance and trimming programs including but not limited to trees (Right-of-Way and Power Line Clearance), irrigation and landscape maintenance; set priorities and direct the work of assigned staff and / or contractors on a project or day-to-day basis; ensure conformance with departmental standards, contracts, and specifications; and perform related work as required.

Qualified candidates will have journey-level experience in tree and landscape maintenance, including interpretation of contract specifications and lead-level responsibilities.

This is a part-time position typically averaging 30 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. The schedule for this position requires weekend availability.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and / or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign maintenance work in consultation with assigned supervisor and lead-level staff; communicate status of projects and activities to appropriate staff and contractors; working cooperatively to schedule in accordance with established priorities.
• Inspect assigned City infrastructure, facilities, and right-of-way areas for maintenance needs and recommends appropriate actions; assist in developing short- and long-range work plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Document all observed deficiencies in the form of; punch lists, E-Mail or other means by which the service provider has warning and knows the expectations.
• Train employees and contractors in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions; confirms plant materials and irrigation equipment are to contract specifications.
• Recommends and justifies improvements to minimize City of Anaheim liability in the facilities, and right-of-way areas for maintenance needs and recommends appropriate actions; assist in developing short- and long-range work plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Make field inspections to ensure acceptable maintenance service levels and completed work is in conformance with departmental standards, contracts, and specifications; evaluate work quality.
• Provide feedback to supervisors and management on employee and contractor performance.
• Estimate costs of maintenance work, supplies, equipment, and materials; order supplies and equipment for work projects; maintain records of purchase orders; assist in developing budget figures for assigned programs; monitor expenditures.
• Serve as liaison between contractors and city staff; resolve minor complaints.
• Review plans of new and / or renovation projects for conformance with contract specifications. This would include the enhancement of existing areas and up-grades of ROW sections including Irrigation; grading, drainage and planting.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of daily activities; prepare and submit written reports, as required.
• Review and assist in preparation of contract specifications and provide technical information for request for proposals for all phases of assigned projects.
• Respond to citizen service requests to verify request needs; address citizen complaints and coordinate service requests completion dates as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

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 are as follows :

Experience : Journey-level experience in tree and landscape maintenance, including interpretation of contract specifications and lead-level experience.

Knowledge of : Principles, practices, landscape installation and maintenance requirements; irrigation systems; landscape irrigation water management and water budgeting principals, and specifications for landscape contracts; principles and practices of and tools, equipment, and materials used for maintaining assigned City infrastructure, facilities, and right-of-way areas; principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation; basic principles of supervision and training; applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinance, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; safety equipment and practices; arithmetic techniques; record keeping principles and procedures; modern office practices, methods, and computer applications; techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to : Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and direct maintenance programs, projects, and activities, including oversight of staff and contractors; conduct field inspections and investigations of tree and landscape maintenance projects; make accurate assessments of staff and contractor work quality; train others in proper and safe work procedures; read and interpret plans, blue prints, and specifications; develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment; resolve problems resulting from inspections; understand oral and written instructions; maintain accurate records; prepare written reports; make accurate mathematical calculations; effectively and safely use tools and other related equipment; interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes and ordinances and departmental policies and procedures; make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines; organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and tree management and irrigation system management software programs and centralized irrigation systems; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

License / Certification Required : Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment. Possession of a Certified Arborist Certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture within one year of appointment (hire).

Environment / Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions : Exposure to high frequency noise, dirt, dust and pesticides and work in high traffic areas and in inclement weather.

Physical Conditions : Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb ladders, balance, stoop, bend repeatedly, squat, kneel, use both hands, legs and feet, lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Speak clearly, hear, have depth perception and color vision and have corrected vision sufficient for near and distance vision.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5 : 00PM Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills assessment and oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and / or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug / alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and / or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit :

https : / / www.anaheim.net / DocumentCenter / View / 36803 / Benefits-Summary-Part-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.

Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City's part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit :

https : / / www.anaheim.net / DocumentCenter / View / 37234 / PT-CalPERS-Rates

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy / pasting information, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire.Do you understand this requirement?

How many years of experience do you have in tree and landscaping maintenance that included interpretation of contract specifications and lead-level responsibilities?

Please describe in detail your experience in tree and landscaping maintenance that included interpretation of contract specifications and lead-level responsibilities. Also include when and where you have obtained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type "N / A."

Are you in possession of a Certified Arborist Certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture? If so, please upload and attach your certification to the application.

Do you understand that you must be in possession of a Certified Arborist Certificate from the International Society of Arboriculture within one year of hire?

Do you have any experience in administration, monitoring and / or performance evaluation of landscape maintenance contracts?

Please describe your experience in administration, monitoring and / or performance evaluation of landscape maintenance contracts. If no experience, please type "N / A".

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

Do you understand that the schedule for this position may include weekend shifts?

Required Question

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