This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the General Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the General Services Agency (GSA) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

DUTY SAMPLE

Perform grounds maintenance and clean-up tasks at County parks or building areas. Operate a variety of motorized equipment and use a variety of hand tools including mowers, sweepers, tractors, edgers and chainsaws. Mow and edge lawns and landscaped areas. Plant, transplant, cultivate, prune, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, shrubs and lawns. Repair and maintain sprinkler systems. For a full list of duties for this position, please click here . Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

Completion or equivalent to twelfth grade.

Experience:

One (1) year of responsible gardening and grounds maintenance experience.

Knowledge of:

Proper use of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance work. Methods used in proper maintenance of building and grounds. Safety practices and procedures. Math sufficient to collect fees and complete time sheets.

Skill/Ability to:

Operate a variety of motorized equipment such as tractors, sweepers, mowers and edgers. Perform manual labor. Observe safe work practices. Read and understand park rules and regulations. Give and follow verbal and written instructions. Use patience, tact and courtesy when dealing with co-workers and the public. Complete job orders and time sheets.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Maintenance and repair methods and practices. County rules and regulations pertaining to parks.

Skill/Ability to:

Receipt and deposit money Train others in grounds maintenance. Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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