CORDOVA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT Park Maintenance Worker II - Sports Complex Salary in the United States

Join an award-winning agency that thrives on positive relationships and partnerships in our community. The Cordova Recreation and Park District is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker II - Sports Complex position to lead maintenance operations at Mather Sports Complex. This regional sports destination features athletic facilities for baseball, soccer, basketball, racquetball and dance, in addition to cardio and weight rooms. All indoor and outdoor facilities are available to rent for league play, tournaments or other events.

About The District
The Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is one of the largest Independent Special Districts in Sacramento County.  It encompasses 75 square miles with over 40 parks and facilities and 120,000 residents of extraordinary diversity.  The District serves the park and recreation needs of the City of Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Mather, Rosemont, Larchmont, Anatolia, and additional unincorporated portions of Sacramento County. Over the next two decades, the District is expected to double the number of parks/facilities and new residents.

The Ideal Candidate
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent has the responsibly of assisting in the direction, supervision and work of park maintenance activities. This position is required to maintain synthetic and natural turf athletic fields, park grounds, landscape areas, and facility building and amenities. This position requires a Qualified Applicator's Certificate to apply agricultural chemicals for landscape/park areas within six months of employment. 

Physical Requirements
Accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

• Mobility and dexterity to work in a standard office setting and outdoor environment.
• Speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone.
• Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor such as lift 50 pounds unassisted, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; dig ditches and post holes, mix concrete, etc.
• Possess and maintain a valid California's driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Ability to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; occasional working alone.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to work on weekend, evenings and holidays, to work outdoors in all types of weather and to work at various locations throughout the District.
• Candidate is required to take and pass a drug screening.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Pre-Hire Requirements:
Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, license/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through CRPD's designated physician.

How to Apply for this Position:
When a recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. CRPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Initial Selection Review: 
The Cordova Recreation and Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. CRPD reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

Testing:
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation: 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter upon opening of a recruitment.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter upon opening of a future recruitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Cordova Recreation and Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.