A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
Up to 28 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position is not eligible for City of Coalinga benefits (health, vacation accrual or retirement plans). Under general supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, performs a variety of manual tasks involving the maintenance of all City-owned properties and vacant lots, including green spaces, parks, landscaping, parkways, median islands and other right-of-ways, facilities; and other tasks as assigned. Provides landscaping maintenance, mowing, weeding, edging, irrigating, irrigation system installation and repair, fertilizing and application of herbicides necessary for proactive maintenance in compliance with all City rules, regulations and ordinances. Works as a member of a maintenance crew. Lifts, moves, loads and unloads heavy objects including boxes, rocks/stones, gravel, dirt, asphalt, concrete, meters, and other materials and equipment as directed. Loads and unloads equipment. Operates a variety of grounds-maintenance equipment, including but not limited to large mowers, tractors, and service trucks. Maintains accurate records and submits productivity reports. Removes weeds, debris, and clears away undergrowth. Cleans and cares for tools and equipment used on the job. Carries out daily pre-use inspections of equipment and performs other regular safety, maintenance, and cleanliness checks as required. Provides buildings and grounds maintenance including custodial services. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Knowledge of :
Grounds equipment, maintenance and construction work. Skill and Ability to : Operate various types of grounds equipment; perform a variety of semi-skilled and sometimes skilled maintenance and construction work; perform heavy manual labor; work effectively with indirect supervision; understand and carry out oral and written directions; analyze grounds maintenance problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend corrective action.
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience :
Any combination of training and experience in a related field that would provide the knowledge and ability to perform the essential duties is qualifying.
Licenses :
Valid State of California Drivers License, Class C; must be insurable under the City's insurance policy without the City incurring any additional premiums or costs. Minimum Qualifications and required material must be met/received by the last day of the filing period. It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure that all required material has been received. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Applicants must apply on-line at www.governmentjobs.com We use this portal to review and communicate with applicants. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes submitted in lieu of a completed City of Coalinga Employment Application will not be accepted. All communication and correspondence from the City of Coalinga will be sent to the applicant via electronic communication to the email address provided by the applicant on the submitted employment application. The City of Coalinga is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
