Landscape Maintenance Worker

City of Rohnert Park•Rohnert Park, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rohnert Park is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Worker with municipal or industrial landscape experience to join the Public Works Department. The Landscape Maintenance Workers will perform general and specialized landscaping duties, in addition to maintenance and minor repairs of outdoor areas and buildings. The successful candidates will also have the ability to operate a variety of light duty equipment and vehicles typically used in the performance of Public Works maintenance activities.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, techniques and equipment used in the maintenance of public parks, facilities, and street landscape areas.
Knowledge of safe practices in using hand tools and light equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations involved in the operation of vehicles and equipment operations.
Knowledge of arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages and conversions.
Knowledge of safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating a variety of power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Knowledge of computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Ability to operate a variety of power tools and equipment used in landscape maintenance activities.
Ability to diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.
Ability to interpret and work from sketches, plans, and specifications.
Ability to take initiative to seek out work; complete tasks and follow through with work assignments in a timely fashion.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to perform manual labor under adverse working conditions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Six (6) months experience performing municipal or commercial landscape duties.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license by date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs general landscape maintenance duties including mowing, trimming, edging, hedging and weeding.
Cleans and maintains outdoor areas, including weeding, watering, planting, picking up litter, and assisting in the care of trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns.
Loads, unloads and transports dirt, plants, and other landscape materials.
Assists in roadway lane closures by setting up traffic cones, directional signs and barricades to channel traffic.
Removes small trees, stumps and roots, and assists in removing larger trees.
Repairs and/or reports vandalism, damage or major maintenance requirements.
Inspects and cleans irrigation systems.
Replaces broken sprinkler heads and nozzles and makes basic repairs of irrigation systems.
Performs minor building maintenance and custodial work.
Applies or assists in the preparation and application of pesticides.
Transports equipment, materials, or debris from one location to another.
Cleans and maintains trucks, mowers, and related equipment and tools used in the course of work.
Operates and/or drives a variety of light duty equipment and vehicles typically used in Public Works maintenance activities.
Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
Perform work of the highest quality possible.
Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.