Park Maintenance Worker Ii - Open Competitive

Description

The current vacancies is for a Park Maintenance Worker II full-time position in the Recreation, Parks, & Library Department.

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interest individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first of applications will be completed on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after August 24, 2023, may not be considered. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.
The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings. As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and "creative economy" start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and upkeep of City parks, grounds, athletic fields, trees and other park related facilities.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Sweeps, cleans, and stocks rest rooms with supplies; cleans courts, walks, appliances and other recreational equipment and facilities; performs various building maintenance and repair tasks including minor plumbing repairs; prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting; and
• Uses power tools and equipment and hand tools to perform all aspects of park facility and grounds installation, maintenance, and repair such as lawns, flower beds, shrubs and hedges, trees, irrigation systems, walkways, parking areas, debris and trash removal; applies fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides;
• Assists in the training of less experienced workers.
• Maintains athletic fields and playground equipment; assists in setting up, breaking down and general maintenance for City sponsored events and/or recreational activities; sets out cones, signs or barricades and participates in traffic control at the work site;

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Hazards and applicable safety precautions for equipment operation;
• Equipment capabilities, limitations, and safe operating characteristics; and
• Methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance, pest control, construction, maintenance and repair of parks, trees, facilities and irrigation systems;
• OSHA safety standards related to assigned tasks and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance and caretaking;

Skill in:

• Semi-skilled and skilled landscape construction and maintenance tasks;
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used in grounds maintenance and caretaking;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
• Utilizing public relations techniques responding to inquiries and complaints; and

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to weather conditions.

Regularly required to lift and/or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

A valid California Driver's license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years of grounds maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.