What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Maintenance Worker I/II/III position at City of La Mesa?
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The City of La Mesa is filling two (2) vacant Park Maintenance Worker I/II/III* positions in the Public Works Department.
The City of La Mesa is filling two (2) vacant Park Maintenance Worker I/II/III* positions in the Public Works Department.
The Park Maintenance Worker position will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled grounds gardening and turf maintenance duties involved in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, and public facilities; to operate a variety of park maintenance equipment; and to participate in the beautification of parks, playground, and public facilities.
*This position will be filled at the I, II, or III level, depending on the candidate's qualifications.
Park Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern, which has been established and explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on training, experience, licenses, and satisfactory job performance.
Park Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a structured and established pattern, which has been established and explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on training, experience, licenses, and satisfactory job performance.
Park Maintenance Worker II - This is the journey level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas. This class is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker III in that the latter possess more autonomy while they perform specialized and skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of City parks, athletic and recreational fields, medians and roadsides. Advancement to the “III” level is based on training, experience, licenses, and satisfactory job performance.
Park Maintenance Worker III - This is the advanced journey level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. Positions assigned to this class are distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II level in that they possess more autonomy while they perform specialized and skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of City parks, athletic and recreational fields, medians and roadsides. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the II level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience in the maintenance of parks and landscape areas. The Park Maintenance Worker III level is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Lead Worker in that the Park Maintenance Worker III level does not regularly provide lead supervision to lower-level park maintenance personnel and is not directly involved in assisting a Park Maintenance Supervisor with administrative duties.
Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents who meet the promotional performance standards and level of proficiency required for the higher class, may be promoted without examination.
- Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled grounds, gardening and turf maintenance duties involved in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds, and public facilities.
- Perform routine maintenance duties such as mowing and edging grass, operating a weedeater, blowing leaves on sidewalks and parking lots, removing and trimming shrubbery, raking leaves and debris, and removing graffiti/vandalism.
- Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; adjust and maintain timers and controllers; repair sprinkler heads and lines; locate and repair water breaks; refer problems to higher level park maintenance staff as required.
- Plant, water and maintain landscaped areas consisting of turf, bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; trim and prune bushes, trees and shrubs; water, mow, weed, renovate, and fertilize lawns.
- Identify turf, shrub, and tree diseases, parasites and other problems.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on various equipment including playground equipment, picnic tables, gates, fences, and tree stakes.
- Assist in moving and installing park and recreation equipment such as bleachers, backstops, and playground equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and repair activities for park facilities; clean restrooms and stock materials and supplies; assist in building repairs including carpentry, painting and plumbing repairs.
- Perform general grounds cleaning; clean and maintain assigned areas; pick up and discard trash and litter.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Operate and maintain a variety of landscaping equipment including sprayers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weedeaters and related equipment.
- Operate a variety of hand and small power tools and equipment such as push mowers, riding mowers, shovels, rakes, chainsaws, and other equipment in support of parks maintenance and repair operations.
- Maintain records of time spent performing various maintenance functions; provide assistance in preparing records and files.
- As assigned perform grounds maintenance chemical application duties; store, mix and spray herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides; ensure proper application of all materials; ensure equipment is operating properly; perform all duties in compliance with City and other mandated health and safety rules and regulations.
- Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment as required.
- Assist and train less experienced personnel.
- May be assigned a variety of duties to assist in street, sewer, and other public works maintenance and repair projects.
- Prepare ground for concrete or asphalt work; assist with concrete work as necessary.
- May be assigned a variety of duties to assist in street, sewer, and other public works maintenance and repair projects.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- May lead a small group of workers on an assigned project; ensure that safe procedures are followed; provide direction to resolve unanticipated problems, in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Perform related duties as required.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for each classification would be:
Education/Training:
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Experience:
Park Maintenance Worker I: Six months of experience performing a variety of grounds maintenance work is desirable.
Park Maintenance Worker II: One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Park Maintenance Worker I.Park Maintenance Worker III: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Park Maintenance Worker II.
License or Certificate:
Park Maintenance Worker I:
- Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Eligible employees may receive training provided by the City to obtain their Commercial Class Driver's License to flex to the Park Maintenance Worker II classification.
Park Maintenance Worker II:
- Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Eligible employees may receive training provided by the City to obtain their Commercial Class Driver's License to flex to the Park Maintenance Worker II classification.
Park Maintenance Worker II:
- Possession of an appropriate, valid Class B driver's license at time of appointment.
- Possession of a Qualified Applicator's Certificate is desirable.
Park Maintenance Worker III:
- Possession of valid Class B driver’s license at time of appointment.
- Possession of valid Class B driver’s license at time of appointment.
- Possession of a Qualified Applicator's Certificate is desirable.
Special Requirements:
Employees in this position are subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation. The applicant selected will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a post-offer physical and drug screen. Additionally, applicants will be required to provide written authorization allowing the City to contact previous employers to determine if the applicant has previously tested positive for drugs or alcohol, or refused to submit for testing.
Interested applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter, and a completed supplemental questionnaire by the closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on February 5, 2025. Unless specifically stated otherwise in this announcement, all requirements must be met at the time of application, and all required licenses and certificates must be current and valid. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components: Appraisal interview and practical skills assessment. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing dates have been established.
Schedule of Events*:
February 5, 2025 - Recruitment ClosesFebruary 25, 2025 - Practical Assessment
March 4, 2025 - Appraisal Interview
*Please note interview and assessment dates are subject to change.
Salary : $3,730 - $5,935
