Park Maintenance Worker

The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking to hire a  full-time Park Maintenance Worker assigned to the irrigation team in the Park Operations Division. The work load of this position is primarily irrigation related dealing with centralized irrigation systems such as Motorola and Calsense. This position may be required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to, weekends, holidays, and after-hour emergency calls. Park Maintenance Workers in the Park Operations Division are represented by Teamsters Local #150.

Position Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair and operation of District infrastructure including parks, parkways, landscaped corridors, medians, golf course, sports fields, swimming pool, and public restrooms; and performs related work as assigned.

Salary Information
The salary range for the Park Maintenance Worker classification is between $21.06- $30.16 hourly. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than mid-point of the salary range.The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required. 
 

• Cleans, maintains and repairs parks and recreational facilities such as, but not limited to parks, parkways, landscaped corridors, medians, golf course, swimming pools, sports fields, and public restrooms;
• Cleans, maintains and repairs fixtures such as, but not limited to signs, shade structures, walls, fences, gates, tables and benches, sand bunkers, golf course holes, etc.;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program;
• Responds to emergency calls for repairs, particularly in instances which involve public safety;
• Completes and maintains reports and forms as necessary;
• Uses and maintains a wide variety of hand-operated and power-operated tools and equipment;
• Uses and maintains large and/or heavy equipment; maintenance activities may include checking wires, batteries, and performing oil,tire, or blade changes;
• Cleans, opens and closes public restrooms;
• Plants shrubs, flowers, trees, and performs other horticultural duties;
• Mows, edges, weed-eats, and aerates park and/or golf course lawns, greens, fairways and rough;
• Empties trash cans, replaces liners, and removes trash from various sites throughout the District;
• Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems, responsibilities include but are not limited to, sprinklers, water lines, drinking fountains and associated facilities;
• Performs basic plumbing such as, but not limited to, cleaning plugged drains, replacing washers, gaskets, and faucets, etc.;
• Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to weekends, holidays and after hour emergency calls;
• Assists with fertilization, herbicide and pesticide application including mixing chemicals;
• Assists with installation and repair of recreation, park, playground equipment and other amenities within the parks and golf course facilities;
• May be required to instruct or train other less experience personnel;
• May perform basic cleaning and maintenance on swimming pools, pumps, chlorinators, motors and filtering systems such as, but not limited to, vacuuming, checking chemical content, and other related activities as directed.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Education and Training: 

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.  

Experience: 

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing parks maintenance duties in a municipal or similar setting. 

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment.
• Certification as a playground inspector, pesticide applicator, pool operator, or other closely related certification or license is desirable. 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and appurtenances.
• Basic mathematics.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to the work.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment.
• Operational characteristics of specialized maintenance and repair equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and District staff. 

Ability to: 

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on irrigation systems and appurtenances.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Perform assigned maintenance and repair duties with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
• Operate specialized maintenance and repair equipment.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

• Mobility: occasional sitting and use of keyboard; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling and twisting, while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting objects up to fifty (50) pounds while performing maintenance and repairs, loading trucks with supplies and equipment, and assisting with the set up of special events;
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; occasional computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and occasional typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, pressure washer, wire tracer, airless sprayer, irrigation controls, hand and power tools;
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone or radio;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, equipment trailer, mowers, tractors, tillers, skip loader, front-end loader and trencher.  

Typical Working Conditions 
Work is performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis in various types of weather and temperature including seasonal conditions such as extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, and moisture. Frequent exposure to loud noise, vibration, dust, dirt, chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances. Depending upon assignment this position may require travel each day to multiple sites in a CSD vehicle. Some work is accomplished in an indoor office setting.  

THE PROCESS:
Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and apply by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as a part of the supplemental screening.
• Supplemental Screening: The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.
• When writing job-related responses to supplemental questions in the supplemental questionnaire, please be succinct and brief in your answers.

• Notification: Candidates who do not qualify will be notified of their status after completing the first interview phase. 

Selection Interview: When a vacancy opens, the top 3 candidates will be invited to participate in the selection interview.  Interviews will be scheduled in person on April 9, 2025.Driving Record:  A State of California, DMV driving record printout will be required.Medical: A clear physical will be required.  

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Benefits For Full-Time Employees: 

• Full-time employees receive generous medical, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• The District participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). New members in the CalPERS system will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 62. Applicants who meet the CalPERS requirements for a "classic member" will receive a retirement formula of 2% at 55.
• All employees of the District participate in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
• Full-time employees receive generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances.

RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate's legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.

Salary : $21 - $30