Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

The County of El Dorado's , Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, serves as an essential internal support unit for County departments. The division oversees a diverse range of services, including construction, custodial operations, and the maintenance and repair of County-owned and leased facilities and grounds. With a commitment to efficiency and long-term planning, Facilities strives to design, build, and maintain infrastructure that supports the County's operational needs both now and in the future.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under general supervision, performs both routine and skilled work in the care and maintenance of grounds around County buildings, cemeteries and parks; maintains and repairs ground maintenance equipment.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Weed, prune, mulch, fertilize, irrigate, and may spray plants, shrubs, and small trees.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work on irrigation systems; layout and install new sprinkler systems.
• Clear and maintain grounds, paved areas, paths, walkways, and cemetery sites; pick up litter and debris in assigned area.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools such as hand and riding mowers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, tractors and attachments, chain saws, roto-tillers, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms, and other maintenance tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition; perform routine maintenance and repair of a wide variety of grounds keeping equipment.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum recommendations:

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Grounds Maintenance Worker I:

Six (6) months of grounds maintenance or gardening experience.

Grounds Maintenance Worker II:
In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience in landscape maintenance work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Grounds Maintenance Worker I. College level training in horticulture is desirable.

Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must regularly lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here .

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Chief Administrative Office - Facilities Division, located in Placerville, CA.
  

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERSRetirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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