Position Information
Join the dynamic Sonoma County Regional Parks Department as a
Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker!
Multiple Extra-Help positions available.
Working at locations across the County, Parks and Grounds Maintenance Workers maintain all County parks, bike trails, open space and other landscaped areas under contract with the County of Sonoma.
Locations include : Spring Lake, Sonoma Valley, Central Area, Coastal (Bodega Bay, Gualala - Stillwater), and Russian River park areas.
Work hours may vary, up to 40 hours per week, and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
As a Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker I, your responsibilities will include :
Important Note : Parks and Grounds Maintenance Workers are expected to wear a uniform, and may receive a voucher toward the purchase of a uniform, including safety boots.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as : long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation;
participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year.
These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary, extra-help Parks and Grounds Maintenance Worker I positions in Sonoma County Regional Parks Department.
This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience : Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide for possession of the knowledge and abilities herein.
Normally, this would include some experience in construction, repair, maintenance, or groundskeeping work which included the use of trucks, light mechanical machines, and hand tools.
License : Possession of a valid driver license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
and hazmat and proper disposal of raw sewage.
read and write in English; perform basic arithmetic calculations; use electronic equipment to communicate.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination :
An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass / not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.
Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department.
The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.
Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.
If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail.
All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement.
Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging.
We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst : DS
HR Technician : KK
Last updated : 2024-02-25
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