Park Attendant, Pt (Continuous) (Re-Opened)

The Position

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Park Attendant, PT (Part-Time) vacancies within the Public Works department.

Under immediate supervision, the Park Attendant (PT) uses a full range of technical level skills to perform a variety of routine duties including tree trimming, garden maintenance, ballfield preparation, loading debris; and perform related duties as assigned.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.

This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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Working for the City of Oakland

Examples of Duties

• Assist in clearing out lines and catch basins; picking up litter and cleaning walkways, paths, and tennis courts; loading and unloading soil and other materials; transport trash to dump.
• Prepare ball field by leveling the infield, watering field to abate dust and mark foul ball and batters' box lines; check condition of field, home plate, bases and pitcher's mound for safety.
• Weed lawn and planted areas.
• Perform heavy manual labor excavating and leveling earth with hand tools.
• Assist in planting and maintaining annual ground covers, trees, shrubs, flowers and turf.
• Drive, load and unload vehicle.
• Support skilled workers in tree trimming, root pruning, reshaping, planting and removal work; sweep, rake and clear ground; remove stumps and tree hazards; cut limbs and trunks into pieces; split firewood; salvage fallen timber.
• Assist in pruning and trimming shrubs and hedges; trimming trees; cutting and removing weeds; raking and clearing grounds; mowing and edging turf areas in park and golf courses.

Minimum Requirements For Application

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the eighth grade; high school diploma or equivalent desirable.

Experience: None required.

License Or Certificate / Other Requirements

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment.

Other Requirements

Employees assigned to ball field preparation will be required to work irregular hours and weekends.

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic mathematics.
• Use of hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Safe work procedures.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; work with community, volunteers and court assignees.
• Operate mowers, hand and power tools, field liner and other equipment.
• Learn to use a personal computer, mouse and keyboard; perform simple arithmetical calculations.
• Perform work requiring physical strength and agility in various weather conditions; lift up to fifty pounds.
• Drive 1/2 to 3/4 ton pickup; or automobile.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Prepare brief, accurate oral and written reports relating to work performed.

Supplemental Information

All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Public Works Department for further consideration.

How To Apply

Submit an employment application prior to the closing time of the job announcement. Allow sufficient time to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca

The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Due to current events, City facilities may be closed to the public.

Our on-line application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday.

You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration.

The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.

Benefits May Include*

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions.

• Pension Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• CalPERS Medical
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Vision
• Dental
• Commuter Benefits
• Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu