What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Community Services Worker position at City of Red Bluff?
To perform a variety of tasks to improve the aesthetics of the community by working proactively to help eliminate and deter blight within public rights of way, public property and private property. To include planning and executing cleanup operations and mitigating graffiti under the direction of the Police Department and in coordination with other resources within the City and other agency partners. This assignment will also assist with responding to general citizen concerns or issues within the community. Will be responsible for helping improve the overall appearance throughout the community through proactive blight abatement efforts, as well as supporting the department’s overall maintenance needs.
May include City trucks, vehicles, heavy equipment, various types of mowers and weed eaters, pneumatic/electric tools, various other hand and power tools, telephone, computer and/or laptop, mobile smartphone, etc. Hand tools, painting equipment, sanitation equipment and cleanup tools as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to and over 100 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to receive and give verbal communications, warnings, and commands. This position can be physically demanding at times, working in an outside environment, performing community cleanup, sanitation cleanup, debris removal, and graffiti eradication. Employee may be expected to operate hand tools, light machinery/equipment, and work with painting materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental / work conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, extreme hot and cold temperatures, and noise extremes, machinery hazards, electric currents, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, pathogenic substances, and working at heights or in confined spaces.Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities can be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of principles and practices of department rules and regulations; methods, products, tools and equipment used in maintenance and abatement work; operation and care of specialized equipment and machinery used in assigned area of responsibility; City and Department policies, rules and regulations; and effective public relations skills.
Ability to:
Work resourcefully with a minimum of supervision; understand and carry out written and verbal instructions; understand and carry out procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner; follow safety regulations; perform maintenance activities involving skills in the functional fields to which assigned; operate a variety of light to heavy power equipment; use and maintain tools and equipment properly; establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Performs semi-skilled and manual work in support of community maintenance and abatement activities.
- Performs all work in accordance with department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
- Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment; sanitation equipment, maintains assigned tools and equipment.
- Drives truck and other equipment; loads/unloads equipment, supplies and materials, etc.
- Abatement of blight, garbage and other debris throughout public rights of way, public property and private property as established by Department.
- Paint and repair City facilities as needed. Abatement of graffiti.
- Interact with citizens regarding use of areas within public rights of way and public property.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
May include City trucks, vehicles, heavy equipment, various types of mowers and weed eaters, pneumatic/electric tools, various other hand and power tools, telephone, computer and/or laptop, mobile smartphone, etc. Hand tools, painting equipment, sanitation equipment and cleanup tools as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to and over 100 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to receive and give verbal communications, warnings, and commands. This position can be physically demanding at times, working in an outside environment, performing community cleanup, sanitation cleanup, debris removal, and graffiti eradication. Employee may be expected to operate hand tools, light machinery/equipment, and work with painting materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental / work conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, extreme hot and cold temperatures, and noise extremes, machinery hazards, electric currents, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, pathogenic substances, and working at heights or in confined spaces.Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities can be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
- One (1) year experience related to manual labor or maintenance.
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of principles and practices of department rules and regulations; methods, products, tools and equipment used in maintenance and abatement work; operation and care of specialized equipment and machinery used in assigned area of responsibility; City and Department policies, rules and regulations; and effective public relations skills.
Ability to:
Work resourcefully with a minimum of supervision; understand and carry out written and verbal instructions; understand and carry out procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner; follow safety regulations; perform maintenance activities involving skills in the functional fields to which assigned; operate a variety of light to heavy power equipment; use and maintain tools and equipment properly; establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy
In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Reserve Community Services Worker as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Scott Garrison, HR Administrator
530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org
Salary : $21 - $23
