Parks Maintenance Technician

The City of OxnardsPublic Works Department Parks Divisionis seeking aParksMaintenance Technicianto join the team. This position will be responsible for maintenance and repair of the grounds vegetation and infrastructure along the parkways medians and rights-of-way throughout the City as well as supporting the maintenance and cleanliness of municipal parks and facilities. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude strong work ethic and a passion for serving their community as a team player.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Maintain plantings grounds and infrastructure in municipal parks street landscapes recreation areas and facility grounds.

• Inspect parks recreation areas and assigned facilities to identify maintenance cleanliness safety vandalism and repair needs. Document findings and report or initiate corrective work as appropriate.

• Utilize the Citys Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to receive update and close work orders and complete assigned inspections and checklists.

• Clean and maintain public restrooms including toilets urinals sinks floors fixtures and related facilities. Perform routine custodial duties to maintain safe clean and sanitary public spaces.

• Collect and remove trash litter and debris from parks and rights-of-way.

• Water mow weed trim edge renovate aerate and fertilize lawns; weed prune mulch feed fertilize and irrigate shrubs trees and flower beds; mix and apply fertilizer and may apply pesticides and herbicides; install and maintain irrigation equipment and sprinklers; clean maintain and pick up rubbish and debris from landscaped areas paved areas paths and walks median traffic islands fields courts and other facilities;

• Assist in installation moving and repair of playground and related recreational equipment; maintain and prepare athletic fields; grade fill and shape baseball diamonds; oversee and participate in the removal of graffiti; perform rodent abatement activities.

• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles equipment tools and related safety equipment; drive vehicles required to transport materials tools and equipment; operate commercial motorized equipment such as gang mowers and edgers tractors front-end loaders sprayers graffiti removal apparatus and other related equipment;

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools such as hand mowers edgers blowers hedge trimmers weed eaters chain saws rakes shovels hoes brooms and other maintenance tools.

• Implement traffic control measures at job sites including sign placement traffic control arrow board and coning.

• Maintain records of work performed; enter data properly.

• Perform duties in a professional and safe manner. Follow all safety and personnel rules policies and processes. Assist and train less experienced personnel; understand implement and train personnel in proper safety procedures.

• Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints.

• Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies procedures work methods and safety requirements associated with assigned duties.

Payroll/Classification Title:

Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker in that it provides semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance work.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is a 5/40 schedule; 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday.Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours including addition this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.Employees may be required to work rotational stand-by assignments outside of normal working hours and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated response time. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts electrical currents vibration etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes odors dusts gases poor ventilation etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals blood and other body fluids); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people imminent danger or a threatening environment); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions intense noise and travel.

These class specifications represent only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance and operations work in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools supplies and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures.

• Operates and maintains assigned equipment tools and supplies; performs basic inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repair/maintenance work.

• Plans monitors and reviews inventory and supply needs; places orders or requests based on requirements.

• Maintains activity logs records work orders and related reports.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

Positions assigned togrounds maintenancemay be responsible for:

• Keeping grounds at city-owned facilities street landscapes and parks including irrigation maintenance;

• Removing litter;

• Performing weed abatement;

• Inspecting grounds;

• Applying chemicals and pesticides;

• Purchasing supplies

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of maintenance experience related to the assignment

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record

Depending on assignment some positions may require:

• Valid California Forklift License

• Licensing as a qualified pesticide applicator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.

• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time part-time and temporary assignments.The eligibility list established from this recruitment is to fill this position only.There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department Parks Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

NOTE:

For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12-month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactSusie Morales at .

NOTE:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.