Park Worker - Part Time

sjgov•Stockton, CA

10h

About The Position

Introduction MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Education: Completion of 30 semester units at an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 units in ornamental horticulture, forestry, park or recreation management, environmental resources, landscape architecture or a closely related field. OR PATTERN II Experience: One-year maintaining, repairing and constructing park grounds, facilities, commercial landscaping, or similar areas. License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE Methods and techniques for caring for plants and lawns, including planting, cultivation, fertilizing and pruning; general maintenance and construction practices; methods, materials, tools, and practices used in park grounds and facilities maintenance. ABILITY Work independently; follow oral and written instructions; perform a wide variety of grounds, custodial, and facilities maintenance work; use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and development; maintain records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; lead others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Sitting and standing for extended periods, driving, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, operate heavy equipment, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, and crawling; Lifting-Occasionally lift up to 70 plus pounds or restraining or lifting heavy objects or people; Vision-Good overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, occasional reading of close-up work; Dexterity-Normal dexterity; Hearing/Talking-Occasional hearing and talking on the telephone or radio and in person; Emotional/Psychological-Occasional decision making, concentration, public contact, working alone, exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, and emergency situations; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to in-door climate; frequent exposure to out-door environment; contact with hazardous materials; may require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Completion of 30 semester units at an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 units in ornamental horticulture, forestry, park or recreation management, environmental resources, landscape architecture or a closely related field.
One-year maintaining, repairing and constructing park grounds, facilities, commercial landscaping, or similar areas.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Methods and techniques for caring for plants and lawns, including planting, cultivation, fertilizing and pruning
General maintenance and construction practices
Methods, materials, tools, and practices used in park grounds and facilities maintenance.
Work independently
Follow oral and written instructions
Perform a wide variety of grounds, custodial, and facilities maintenance work
Use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and development
Maintain records
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Lead others.