What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Kern County?
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of the basic principles of operation of a gasoline powered engine, knowledge of good public relations practices; knowledge of common garden tools; knowledge of common hand tools; ability to read and follow instructions as written in equipment manuals; ability to recognize unsafe equipment and unsafe conditions; ability to operate equipment which requires the shifting of gears; ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to recognize the need for watering and to determine the amount of water required; ability to lift or move heavy objects.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of the basic principles of operation of a gasoline powered engine, knowledge of good public relations practices; knowledge of common garden tools; knowledge of common hand tools; ability to read and follow instructions as written in equipment manuals; ability to recognize unsafe equipment and unsafe conditions; ability to operate equipment which requires the shifting of gears; ability to understand and follow oral instructions; ability to recognize the need for watering and to determine the amount of water required; ability to lift or move heavy objects.
Possession of a Valid Class California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License prior to the time of appointment.
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Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Sheriff's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
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Salary : $2,860
