Park Maintenance Aide

sjgov•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being given to fill 4 part-time positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and to establish an eligible referral pool to fill future part-time opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scan and Drug Screen: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s license.
General practices used in park grounds and facilities.
Follow oral and written instructions; perform a wide variety of grounds and facilities maintenance work; use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and facility cleanup; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Mobility-Frequent standing for long periods; frequent walking; frequent pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, crawling; occasional driving; occasional climbing ladders; Lifting-Frequent lifting of 5 to 70 lbs.; Visual-Frequent overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping; occasional repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone/radio; constant talking in person; occasional talking over public address; Emotional/Psychological-Constant public contact, occasional heights, occasional hazardous materials; occasional working alone, frequent working weekends/nights; occasional overtime; Environmental Conditions-Occasional noise, dirt, dust, smoke, outdoor cold, heat, and rain.

Responsibilities

Empties garbage cans and picks up litter and debris from park grounds and park facilities
Cleans park buildings, including restrooms; operates cleaning equipment such as floor cleaners, buffers, and vacuums
Sets up and takes down furniture for facility events
Assists Park Workers in irrigation system repair and operation; digs holes and trenches
Assists Park Worker in general grounds maintenance using a variety of equipment such as backpack blowers, trimmers, edgers
May operate pick-up truck and scooter