Parks Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

The City of Campbell is seeking Temporary Parks Maintenance Workers.  This is a non-benefitted position.  

Each position in this classification has general and unique duties. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:
For the Parks Division: 

• Performs or learns to perform a variety of parks and grounds maintenance tasks including watering, mowing, edging, weeding, spraying, trimming, pruning, planting and removing flowers, plants, trees and turf; 
• Assists with the installation of park and recreation related facilities; 
• Operates or is trained to operate park maintenance equipment and motor vehicles such as dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes/loaders, forklifts, sprayers, chippers, power mowers, edgers, hand tools, rollers, airless and air operated paint machines, air compressors, generators, hand tools and related equipment; 
• Performs routine maintenance work in the care of tools and supplies; 
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic control and informational devices; 
• Lead small work crews; organizes tools, equipment and material for daily work assignments; 
• May prepare daily records and reports; 
• May be required to work weekends or holidays or in the event of emergencies; and 
• Performs other related work as required. 

Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade plus three years of experience performing work similar to a Maintenance Worker I in grounds, landscape, streets, or storm drain. 

Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment used for each position is required. 
Knowledge common to all positions includes: 

• Safe work practices and policies. 
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. 
• Public works maintenance practices, materials, equipment and tools.

For the Parks Division, knowledge of: 

• Basic landscape horticulture and arboriculture, such as plant/species identification, proper use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, automatic sprinkler systems and pruning practices. 

Ability to: 

• Perform routine safety checks of vehicles and equipment; assist in work required to maintain City in clean conditions; 
• Explain City policies and maintain effective public relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships, including working with volunteers; 
• Lead a small crew; 
• Represent the City in contacts with the community inquiring about City services; 
• Properly refer complaints to supervisor; 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; demonstrate and promote technical aptitude within the assigned division; 
• Perform daily record keeping and reporting; 
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals;
• Perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment; 
• Intermittently, sit while driving, operating equipment, or completing forms/work papers; 
• Walk, stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, twist and reach while inspecting or repairing, digging or clearing, use various tools and equipment and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties; 
• Perform simple and power grasping, pushing pulling and fine manipulation; 
• Distinguish colors used in marking utility facilities and lift or carry weight of up to 50 pounds. 

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License.This is a temporary, non-benefitted position.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $16 - $30