• Performs various grounds maintenance functions; mows, trims, edges, fertilizes and waters lawns, medians, and other City easement areas; weed, prune, mulch, feed, fertilize, and irrigate plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcover; 
• Prepares soil for planting; transplant seedings, shrubs, and trees as necessary;
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, such as power mowers, edgers, sprayers, and other maintenance tools;
• Assists in the preparation and application of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides;
• Inspects assigned areas; corrects or reports safety hazards to supervisor; 
• Performs janitorial maintenance of parks and other facilities including removing debris trash; 
• Monitors proper schedules of automatic sprinkler systems including adjusting clocks as necessary;
• Assists in moving and installing park and recreational equipment; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Some grounds maintenance experience is desirable.

• Three years of grounds and turf maintenance experience.

• Equivalent to a high school diploma.

• Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license. Possession of a California license is required at time of appointment.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear and lift up to 60 pounds;
• Regularly exposed to outdoors, heat, noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Regularly travel to different sites and locations; and
• Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately. 

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. 

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”. 

Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org