STATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Fresno, California, United States
General Purpose Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas throughout the District; operates grounds maintenance equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Participates in a variety of landscape maintenance duties including trimming, mowing, aerating, edging, hedging, watering, weeding, planting, mulching, renovating and chipping. Maintains and conditions flowerbeds, planter beds, hedges, trees and lawns; picks up and hauls cuttings; installs and cultivates new plantings; installs sod, reseeds, fertilizes and renovates lawns and fields. Performs outdoor pest control and removal. Calibrates, mixes and applies various fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides; prepares required pesticide usage reports. Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment hand tools, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, power shears, weed eaters, jackhammers, grinders, chainsaws, hand saws and sprayers. Operates a variety of medium and large grounds maintenance machinery including tractors, riding and standing mowers, excavators, trenchers, skid steer loaders, boom lifts, scissor lifts and sweeper trucks. Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems and programs electronic controllers. Assists with tree and shrub pruning and uses equipment to remove cut and fallen branches. Performs general maintenance to campus grounds; picks up and disposes of trash; blows, sweeps and washes building exteriors, sidewalks and other hardscapes to maintain clean, safe and orderly conditions. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District. OTHER DUTIES Prepares outdoor athletic facilities and fields for games and special events in accordance with NCAA and other applicable specifications; paints lines, hashmarks and numbers; cleans fields and bleachers following events. Assists with concrete cutting, grinding, removal and finishing work associated with irrigation repairs and removal of pedestrian hazards. Performs traffic control while work is performed on roads and/or parking lots to keep the public at a safe distance and maintain traffic flow. Maintains routine records of work performed. Performs related duties as assigned. Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Routine grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, weeding and planting. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying flowers, trees and shrubs. Safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping. Safe operation of medium and heavy equipment used in groundskeeping. Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds. Basic methods and procedures for the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. California Department of Pesticide Regulation rules and requirements. Applicable athletic facility specifications and regulations such as NCAA requirements. Skills and Abilities to: Perform semi-skilled and skilled grounds maintenance duties including prioritizing and scheduling work on campus grounds and athletic fields. Work independently and use sound judgment in performing grounds maintenance activities. Perform mowing, edging, watering, weeding, fertilizing and cultivating lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Mix and apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests. Operate, perform daily inspections of and maintain a variety of power and hand tools and light to heavy motorized equipment including tractors, power mowers, edgers and weed eaters. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain routine records including pesticide and fertilizer usage records. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least two years of experience in grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program. A valid California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate or License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Aerial work platform and powered industrial truck operator certificates. Annual completion of Healthy Schools Act training. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The employee performs heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; repetitive use of upper extremities on a regular basis; manual dexterity to safely operate motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to operate a motor vehicle or an electric cart to pick up/deliver supplies to various locations on or off campus; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct District business. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze and solve problems; use shop math; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in outside weather conditions including extreme heat; exposure to sun for extended periods of time; on slippery or uneven surfaces. The employee works while wearing personal protection equipment including respirators, protective gloves and footwear, face shields, goggles, spray suits and rain suits. The employee is subject to exposure to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke and pollen; to hazardous materials such as pesticides, herbicides, solvents and other toxic chemicals and fumes; to extreme noise and fumes/exhaust from equipment and vehicle operation. The employee works with or around dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime. Assessment Process Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment. Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees.Part-time positions are paid hourly, with limited benefits. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our benefits page .
General Purpose Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas throughout the District; operates grounds maintenance equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Participates in a variety of landscape maintenance duties including trimming, mowing, aerating, edging, hedging, watering, weeding, planting, mulching, renovating and chipping. Maintains and conditions flowerbeds, planter beds, hedges, trees and lawns; picks up and hauls cuttings; installs and cultivates new plantings; installs sod, reseeds, fertilizes and renovates lawns and fields. Performs outdoor pest control and removal. Calibrates, mixes and applies various fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides; prepares required pesticide usage reports. Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment hand tools, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, power shears, weed eaters, jackhammers, grinders, chainsaws, hand saws and sprayers. Operates a variety of medium and large grounds maintenance machinery including tractors, riding and standing mowers, excavators, trenchers, skid steer loaders, boom lifts, scissor lifts and sweeper trucks. Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems and programs electronic controllers. Assists with tree and shrub pruning and uses equipment to remove cut and fallen branches. Performs general maintenance to campus grounds; picks up and disposes of trash; blows, sweeps and washes building exteriors, sidewalks and other hardscapes to maintain clean, safe and orderly conditions. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District. OTHER DUTIES Prepares outdoor athletic facilities and fields for games and special events in accordance with NCAA and other applicable specifications; paints lines, hashmarks and numbers; cleans fields and bleachers following events. Assists with concrete cutting, grinding, removal and finishing work associated with irrigation repairs and removal of pedestrian hazards. Performs traffic control while work is performed on roads and/or parking lots to keep the public at a safe distance and maintain traffic flow. Maintains routine records of work performed. Performs related duties as assigned. Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Routine grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, weeding and planting. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying flowers, trees and shrubs. Safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping. Safe operation of medium and heavy equipment used in groundskeeping. Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds. Basic methods and procedures for the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. California Department of Pesticide Regulation rules and requirements. Applicable athletic facility specifications and regulations such as NCAA requirements. Skills and Abilities to: Perform semi-skilled and skilled grounds maintenance duties including prioritizing and scheduling work on campus grounds and athletic fields. Work independently and use sound judgment in performing grounds maintenance activities. Perform mowing, edging, watering, weeding, fertilizing and cultivating lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Mix and apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests. Operate, perform daily inspections of and maintain a variety of power and hand tools and light to heavy motorized equipment including tractors, power mowers, edgers and weed eaters. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain routine records including pesticide and fertilizer usage records. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least two years of experience in grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program. A valid California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate or License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Aerial work platform and powered industrial truck operator certificates. Annual completion of Healthy Schools Act training. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The employee performs heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; repetitive use of upper extremities on a regular basis; manual dexterity to safely operate motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to operate a motor vehicle or an electric cart to pick up/deliver supplies to various locations on or off campus; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct District business. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze and solve problems; use shop math; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in outside weather conditions including extreme heat; exposure to sun for extended periods of time; on slippery or uneven surfaces. The employee works while wearing personal protection equipment including respirators, protective gloves and footwear, face shields, goggles, spray suits and rain suits. The employee is subject to exposure to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke and pollen; to hazardous materials such as pesticides, herbicides, solvents and other toxic chemicals and fumes; to extreme noise and fumes/exhaust from equipment and vehicle operation. The employee works with or around dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime. Assessment Process Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment. Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees.Part-time positions are paid hourly, with limited benefits. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our benefits page .
CITY OF SAN JOSE
San Jose, California, United States
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 207 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org Position Duties Senior Maintenance Workers perform under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of large crews engaged in semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaping, and public facilities. Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work areas. Performs related work as required. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for: Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Plans, schedules, and assigns work based on work requests and the results of facility or field inspections, and requisitions materials for work completion. Creates, distributes, assigns, and assures completion of work orders and time on jobs; tracks daily activities and enters data into an automated system. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in the work area. Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in the accomplishment of projects in parks and recreation areas such as the construction of chain link fencing, fire breaks, steps and footbridges, landscaping, and seeding and planting areas; participates in the repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and trails. Supervises and provides lead direction to staff in the operation and utilization of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the performance of assigned work, including the use of safety devices and safe working practices. Completes work order forms, daily activity logs, timecards, requisitions, vandalism reports, water use records, purchase orders, and supply records; conducts and documents crash, injury, and near-miss investigations. Directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems on ground and turf areas, and park areas. Conducts safety meetings; performs periodic safety inspections on vehicles and crews. Implements and maintains preventative maintenance schedules. Provides bids for repairs, renovations, and new installations of parks, sports fields, community centers and library landscapes. May supervise and provide lead direction in weed abatement. Performs other related duties as assigned. More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specification for Senior Maintenance Worker. The salary range for this classification is: $89,731.20 - $109,158.40. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) Experience : Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, street landscaping, or public facilities, including at least one (1) year experience providing lead direction to a crew engaged in semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair of parks, facilities and infrastructure; groundskeeping; or landscaping. Acceptable Substitution : Cumulative experience from a lower class to lead capacity at a level such as Maintenance Worker II, Gardener, Parks Maintenance Repair Worker II, Facility Worker I, or Athletic Stadium Groundskeeper with the City of San Jose may be substituted on a year-for-year basis (2080 hours = 1 year). Licenses or Certificates : As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using a professional demeanor. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. May be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. Incomplete Responses or Failure to Respond To the job-specific questions will result in ineligibility for further consideration in the hiring process for this recruitment. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application will constitute an incomplete application and will be withheld from further consideration. Printout of DMV Record As part of the recruitment process, once you are offered a job you will be required to submit an ORIGINAL and CURRENT (within 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record printout. Failure to submit a DMV printout will result in ineligibility for further consideration in the hiring process for this recruitment. Fingerprinting: If you are offered a job (or selected for hire) you will be fingerprinted. Please note that prior convictions do not mean you will be automatically screened out. However, if you submit an application and do not disclose any prior convictions and a fingerprint report indicates prior convictions, you may be disqualified from consideration for jobs. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 207 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org Position Duties Senior Maintenance Workers perform under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of large crews engaged in semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaping, and public facilities. Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work areas. Performs related work as required. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for: Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills and assists in evaluating assigned crews. Plans, schedules, and assigns work based on work requests and the results of facility or field inspections, and requisitions materials for work completion. Creates, distributes, assigns, and assures completion of work orders and time on jobs; tracks daily activities and enters data into an automated system. Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in the work area. Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in the accomplishment of projects in parks and recreation areas such as the construction of chain link fencing, fire breaks, steps and footbridges, landscaping, and seeding and planting areas; participates in the repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and trails. Supervises and provides lead direction to staff in the operation and utilization of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the performance of assigned work, including the use of safety devices and safe working practices. Completes work order forms, daily activity logs, timecards, requisitions, vandalism reports, water use records, purchase orders, and supply records; conducts and documents crash, injury, and near-miss investigations. Directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems on ground and turf areas, and park areas. Conducts safety meetings; performs periodic safety inspections on vehicles and crews. Implements and maintains preventative maintenance schedules. Provides bids for repairs, renovations, and new installations of parks, sports fields, community centers and library landscapes. May supervise and provide lead direction in weed abatement. Performs other related duties as assigned. More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specification for Senior Maintenance Worker. The salary range for this classification is: $89,731.20 - $109,158.40. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) Experience : Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, sewers, parks, street landscaping, or public facilities, including at least one (1) year experience providing lead direction to a crew engaged in semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair of parks, facilities and infrastructure; groundskeeping; or landscaping. Acceptable Substitution : Cumulative experience from a lower class to lead capacity at a level such as Maintenance Worker II, Gardener, Parks Maintenance Repair Worker II, Facility Worker I, or Athletic Stadium Groundskeeper with the City of San Jose may be substituted on a year-for-year basis (2080 hours = 1 year). Licenses or Certificates : As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using a professional demeanor. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. May be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. Incomplete Responses or Failure to Respond To the job-specific questions will result in ineligibility for further consideration in the hiring process for this recruitment. Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application will constitute an incomplete application and will be withheld from further consideration. Printout of DMV Record As part of the recruitment process, once you are offered a job you will be required to submit an ORIGINAL and CURRENT (within 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record printout. Failure to submit a DMV printout will result in ineligibility for further consideration in the hiring process for this recruitment. Fingerprinting: If you are offered a job (or selected for hire) you will be fingerprinted. Please note that prior convictions do not mean you will be automatically screened out. However, if you submit an application and do not disclose any prior convictions and a fingerprint report indicates prior convictions, you may be disqualified from consideration for jobs. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific