What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II position at Employer City of Redlands?
Description
Love working outdoors and take pride in keeping communities looking their best? We’re looking for a dependable Grounds Maintenance Worker to help maintain safe, clean, and beautiful grounds year-round.
This is the entry level in the class series. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Exercises no supervision.
Grounds Maintenance Worker II:
This is the full journey level in the class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring three years of experience, successful performance, management recommendation, and budget availability. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the II level.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
Qualifications
Grounds Maintenance Worker I
- Some grounds maintenance experience is desirable.
- Three years of grounds and turf maintenance experience.
Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II
- 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.
Supplemental Information
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.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
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 Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org
Benefits associated with this position include:
- Medical Insurance – City pays between $800 and $2,100 /mo for employees and eligible dependents, depending upon level of coverage;
- Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
- Vision Reimbursement – up to $300 per year
- State Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance - $25,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
- The City participates in Social Security
- Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
- Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
- 14 Paid Holidays per year
- 2 Floating Holidays per year
- 20 hours of Additional Floating Holidays per calendar year
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
- Certification Pay - 3% for select positions
- Shift Differential Pay - 5% (subject to the terms of the Teamsters MOU)
- Unform Allowance for select positions
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.
Salary : $300 - $2,000