Salary : $60,230.82 – $83,028.92 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 230805B1
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: 9/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 10/13/23 – Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 10/25/23 – Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under general supervision, to direct a crew and perform a variety of skilled work in the landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions
Directs, trains, and participates in the landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties which includes, but is not limited to: maintaining, irrigating, and fertilizing grounds and planting areas, collecting refuse and litter, performing general grounds cleaning, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, athletic fields, and equipment, renovating of designated areas, and applying pesticides on lawns, shrubs, and trees; operates mowers, renovators, sprayers, cultivators, hedge trimmers, and other specialized power equipment; drives light and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, backhoe, skip loader, trencher, and other City vehicles; ensures safety of property and persons by placing or directing to be placed warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites and special events; prepares and maintains various written reports; performs rough carpentry and cement work; repairs sidewalks and walkways; assists with inspections of play equipment to assure safe operation; assists supervisors in the review of landscape and irrigation plans; provides the public with information regarding the proper use of City parks, facilities, and programs; assists in the prevention of vandalism and facility abuse; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, basic tree maintenance and removal; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of landscape maintenance; building cleaning and maintenance; applicable safety rules, practices, and procedures; a wide variety of tools and other power equipment used in maintenance of grounds and parks; maintenance of athletic fields and common plants found in public areas throughout the City; irrigation systems; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951).
Skill in using standard and specialized landscape maintenance equipment; working with various segments of the population in a variety of situations; discerning potentially dangerous situations; observation; training others in assigned duties and fostering a teamwork environment.
Ability to safely perform manual work of a landscape maintenance nature; follow and give written and oral directions; learn, comprehend, and apply department policies and regulations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain records and prepare written reports; work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training: Two years of recent paid full-time experience in general landscape maintenance work.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection; possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to: lift, pull, lower, and carry considerable amounts of weight (for weight in excess of 50 pounds, tools or other appropriate assistance are recommended to perform the function); bend in all directions; climb ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “A” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate and/or California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator License.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees’ Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status – full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Senior Groundskeeper. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, “see resume” or “see application” as these are not valid answers. Click “Yes” to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
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How would you describe your experience in managing landscape crews and overseeing team members?
03
Could you please elaborate on your understanding of a Landscape Maintenance Program and share your relevant experience with it?
04
What were some of your struggles and achievements when leading landscape crews?
05
You don’t agree with your supervisor’s direction or instructions, how would you handle this situation, while keeping crews’ motivation at its highest level?
06
Explain what your process would be when becoming a new Senior Groundskeeper with your new landscape crew in the first six months.
07
Do you feel it is the Senior Groundskeepers responsibility to keep motivation high for your crew and the entire landscape team? If not or if so, please explain.
08
How many years of recent paid full time experience in general landscape maintenance work do you have?
- No experience
- 0-11 months
- 1+ years
- 2+ years
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, “See resume” is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed “not qualified” and may not proceed in the recruitment.
- YES
Required Question