What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Maintenance Supervisor position at City of Fairfield, CA?
Description
WORKING CONDITIONS
Considerable work is done outdoors. There is daily exposure to the elements and depending upon assignment there may be occasion where there is exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, chemicals, vibrations, raw sewage, toxic gases, fumes, dust, air contaminants, asbestos, high voltage, pesticides, natural gas lines, dead animals, variable weather and the hazards associated with driving motorized vehicles, working with power and noise producing tools and heavy equipment and working around traffic; subject to emergency callouts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work may involve considerable physical exertion, including lifting, carrying, rolling, transporting of light to heavy tools and objects (up to 50 pounds); prolonged periods of standing, sitting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, crouching, twisting, kneeling, bending, grasping and making repetitive hand movement, walking on level and slippery surfaces, and climbing; manual dexterity.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is received from a Public Works Manager. Direct supervision is exercised over one or more lead workers and assigned staff within each operational division
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of broad and increasingly responsible journey level experience, including at least 2 years of experience equivalent to a Senior Utility Worker in the operations of landscape maintenance is required.
Education:
High School graduation or equivalent is required.
License and/or Certificate:
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Possession of a valid Class C California State Driver's License is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.
- When assigned to Landscape Maintenance, possession of a valid Class B California State Driver’s License may be required.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, organize, and direct the planting, cultivating, propagation, transplanting, and care of trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, lawns, and various ground coverages
- Supervise the safe and effective use of pesticides.
- Provide input to the Engineering Division concerning the design of park and landscape projects.
- Assist in the enforcement of City Ordinances governing the safe and proper use of park areas and facilities.
- Design landscape work and irrigation systems.
- Investigate citizen complaints.
- Establish work priorities
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.
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If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.
REFERENCE CHECKS: The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates referred to an eligibility listing. Do not list your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application if you do not want them contacted prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted at any point in the recruitment process, without prior notification to you.
Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.
The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.