Maintenance Worker, Lead - Grounds

City of Palm Springs•Palm Springs, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works in the Public Works Department and leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for routine and general cleaning and landscape maintenance activities of City parks and facilities, including downtown and uptown areas; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible landscape maintenance and general cleaning experience is required.
High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, a valid California Class A Driver License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an IMSA certification for signs and markings and Work zone Safety within six (6) months of the date of hire, it is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within six (6) months of the date of hire is required.
Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program.
Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background clearance, fingerprints and a physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a public sector agency (public agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency) is preferred.
Specialized training in general landscape maintenance and repairs or related fields is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for routine and general cleaning and landscape maintenance.
Plan, direct, schedule, and participate in the landscaping duties in parks and downtown and uptown grounds, including outdoor patios; mow, trim, prune, edge, rake, fertilize, water, plant, and cultivate landscaped areas as necessary.
Train assigned employees in their areas of work including maintenance and landscaping methods, procedures, and techniques.
Supervise the use, care, and operation of equipment and vehicles.
Verify the work assigned to employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Inspect and monitor job sites for properly completed work; assess complex maintenance problems and coordinate the appropriate staff.
Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned, requisition materials as required.
Maintain and prepare a variety of records, logs, and reports.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.