Salary: $49,712.00 – $61,068.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular – Full time
Job Number: 23634506
Department: Parks & Recreation Dept
Division: Park Operations
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Closing Date: 6/27/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in an outdoor environment?
The County of San Diego-Department of Parks and Recreation has an exciting
opportunity for a SENIOR PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER!
Interviews will take place the week of July 24, 2023. Job offers for selected candidates will be made shortly after.
Future Salary Increases:
** July 2023 – 4.38% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 1.63% Market Inc.)
** July 2024 – 4.38% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 1.63% Market Inc.)
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $49,712.00 ANNUALLY. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Senior Park Maintenance Worker. Employees in this job class are responsible for supervising the work of subordinate Park Maintenance Workers performing minor skilled and unskilled structural maintenance/repair work at County park facilities. Click for additional information on this job class.
Parks and Recreation Department
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) maintains and enhances the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Our nationally accredited, award-winning system includes local and regional parks, campgrounds, over 350 miles of trails, fishing lakes, state-of-the-art recreation centers and sports complexes, ecological preserves, and open space preserves. We offer hundreds of programs, ranging from an award-winning Outdoor Adventure Program to cutting edge activities that contribute to healthy communities and lifestyles. Our facilities cover more than 50,000 acres, are open year-found, and are operated and maintained by County staff, volunteers, and service contracts. Parks and Recreation has an annual budget of over $70 million and employs over 280 staff. Click for additional information on DPR.
HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of full-time experience performing a variety of semi-skilled structural and grounds maintenance work, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repairs, and gardening for an organization or agency; OR,
- One (1) year of experience as a Park Maintenance Worker for the County of San Diego.
Working Conditions
Requires working outdoors. May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to dust, gas, the fumes or odors of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and other strong chemical cleaning agents. May be required to work on weekends as needed. May require working around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground, exposure to excessive noise, working at heights, operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement, and use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference PolicyThe County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 – 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate “See Resume” or “See Application” as these are not acceptable answers.Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, then your application will not be accepted. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
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Please select the box below that most accurately describes your background, in regard to paid work experience.
- I have at least two (2) years of full-time experience performing a variety of semi-skilled structural and grounds maintenance work, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repairs, and gardening for an organization or agency
- One (1) year of experience as a Park Maintenance Worker for the County of San Diego
- None of the above.
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If you have at least two (2) years of full-time experience performing a variety of semi-skilled structural and grounds maintenance work for an organization or agency, please select the duties you have performed (Check all that apply):
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Electrical Repairs
- Landscaping and Gardening
- Tree Maintenance
- Trail Maintenance
- Playground Inspection and Maintenance
- Stormwater Best Practices and Erosion-Control Maintenance
- Utility Vehicle Operation
- Small Engine Equipment Repair
- Irrigation System Maintenance
- Athletic Field Maintenance
- None of the above.
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If you have indicated having work experience in Questions #2 and #3, please provide the following information for each box that was selected:1) Job title(s).2) Name of employer(s).3) Length of experience (years/months and hours worked per week).4) Name of worksite.5) Brief description of duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
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The working conditions for Senior Park Maintenance Worker consist of the following:Requires working outdoors. May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to dust, gas, the fumes or odors of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and other strong chemical cleaning agents. May be required to work on weekends as needed. May require working around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground, exposure to excessive noise, working at heights, operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement, and use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.Are you willing to work in these conditions?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in researching specifications and placing orders for supplies and equipment for structural and grounds maintenance projects?
- Yes
- No
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If you responded “Yes” to Question #7, please provide the following information:1) Job title(s).2) Employer name(s).3) Length of your experience (years/months and hours worked per week).4) Types of supplies and equipment that you researched and ordered. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
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If you have a least one (1) year of full-time experience leading, supervising, or overseeing paid permanent or temporary subordinate employees, then please check the task(s) below that accurately reflects your experience.
- Assigning work to paid employees and volunteers.
- Handling disciplinary matters with employees
- Making hiring recommendations
- Writing performance evaluations
- Reviewing and checking work completed by employees and volunteers
- Scheduling and prioritizing tasks for a group of employees and volunteers
- Providing training and guidance to paid employees and volunteers
- No experience
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If you have at least one year of full-time experience leading, supervising, or overseeing paid subordinate employees, and you checked at least one supervisory task on Question #8, then please provide the following information for each supervisory task you selected:1) Job title(s).2) Length of time (months/years) you lead/supervised/oversaw staff.3) Number of staff you lead/supervised/oversaw.4) Job titles of employees you lead/supervised/oversaw. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
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Do you have experience planning or reporting on public projects with community advisory groups, community planning groups, or other oversight groups?
- Yes
- No
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If you responded “Yes” to Question #10, please provide the following information: 1) Job title(s). 2) Employer name(s). 3) Length of your experience (years/months and hours worked per week). 4) The project description; the group name you are presenting to; your role with the project; and the project outcome. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
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Do you have work experience in completing field reports?
- Yes
- No
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If you responded “Yes” to Question #12, please provide the following information: 1) Job title(s). 2) Employer name(s). 3) Length of your experience (years/months and hours worked per week). 4) A brief description of your duties, including the type and purpose of the field reports that you completed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate NA.
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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR)
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- Other
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