Park Worker - Part Time

sjgov•Stockton, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being given to fill 1 part-time positions in the San Joaquin General Hospital 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.

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.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for caring for plants and lawns, including planting, cultivation, fertilizing and pruning.
Knowledge of general maintenance and construction practices.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in park grounds and facilities maintenance.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide variety of grounds, custodial, and facilities maintenance work.
Ability to use tools and operate equipment used in park maintenance and development.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lead others.
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.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, repairing and constructing park grounds, facilities, commercial landscaping, or similar areas.
Caring for plants and lawns, including planting, cultivation, fertilizing and pruning.
General maintenance and construction practices.
Using methods, materials, tools, and practices used in park grounds and facilities maintenance.
Performing a wide variety of grounds, custodial, and facilities maintenance work.
Using tools and operating equipment used in park maintenance and development.
Maintaining records.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Leading others.