Gardener II, General Services Agency

County of Alameda • Dublin, CA

5d

About The Position

Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) delivers a host of logistical support services to County agencies and partners from maintenance of facilities and County fleet to energy and environmental management services, capital project management, procurement services, and clean commute and recycling programs. The GSA Community strives not only to provide these services but to also facilitate collaborative and innovative approaches in its efforts. While the GSA Community largely focuses on support services for Alameda County departments and other public agencies, the work has a direct impact on the communities. GSA builds structures such as libraries and youth centers that transform communities, provides opportunities for local businesses, and works towards ensuring that County work practices minimize negative impacts to the environment. GSA employees take great pride in their work and strive to provide the highest-quality service.

This series specification describes two gardener classes which, under close supervision at the lower level and under general supervision at the higher level, plant, transplant, and propagate trees, shrubs and flowers; keep an assigned grounds area including hardscape adjacent to County buildings, clean and attractive; and do related work as required.

Requirements

• EITHER I : Experience : The successful completion of the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Gardener I in the Alameda County classified service.
• OR II : Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in skilled gardening work.
• Substitution : Successful completion of a two (2) year course in gardening at an accredited trade school may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Qualified Applicator Certificate, with a Landscape Maintenance (B) or Maintenance Gardener (Q) endorsement issued by the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation by date of the Civil Service exam and maintain said certificate throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• May require heavy lifting and the ability to stoop, crouch, climb ladders, and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed