THE POSITION
The City of Ventura is hiring! We have an immediate vacancy for the position of
Groundskeeper I/II with the City of Ventura's Parks and Recreation Department.
What You'll Do
The Groundskeeper I/II is responsible for performing unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the care and maintenance of parks, beaches, sports fields, and related landscaped areas. This position may be assigned to any facility or to a roving crew.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic with a "can-do" attitude and can get the job done with little instruction. This person will take pride in beautifying City parks, beaches, and sports fields. The selected individual will have prior experience maintaining large, landscaped areas. The ideal candidate will work well in highly visible areas and demonstrate professionalism and will courteously interact with the public.
Work hours vary depending upon the time of the year and may include weekends, afternoons, nights and/or holidays.
Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.
Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level based on experience and demonstrated skill.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here
Groundskeeper I/II .
Salary And Benefits
The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!
- BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.
- SALARY: $17.74 - $25.81 Hourly DOQ
How To Apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline,
Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 5:30 pm.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at
[email protected] .
Position Qualifications
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY
GROUNDSKEEPER I: A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to six months of full-time landscape maintenance, landscape construction, or landscape irrigation, groundskeeping, sports field maintenance, and/or professional gardening experience.
GROUNDSKEEPER II: A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to one year of experience comparable to a Groundskeeper I in the City of Ventura. (18 months related experience).
License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record is required.
APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
YOUR APPLICATION
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
Deadline To Apply
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until
Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 5:30 pm.
Application Review
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
Interview Dates And Information
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Please note, given the current COVID-19 situation, initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The department selection interviews will follow the panel interview process. Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail:
[email protected].
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City's Adopted FY 2022/2023 Budget totals approximately $398.3 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2022-23 Adopted Budget.
CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura's impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Closing Date/Time: 7/6/2023 5:30 PM Pacific
