Assistant Groundsworker bei City of Carson, CA
City of Carson, CA · Carson, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Assistant Groundsworker position is a motivated and dependable individual who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and attractive outdoor environments. As this is an entry-level role, prior experience is not required; however, the candidate should demonstrate a willingness to learn, the ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are essential. The ideal candidate is physically capable of performing manual labor in varying weather conditions, adheres to safety practices, and demonstrates initiative in caring for public spaces. Above all, the candidate should reflect reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, aligning with the mission of the Park and Maintenance Division to provide high-quality land maintenance and service to the community.
Vacancy Information:
Job Summary:
Position Duties
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry, training level class in the Groundsworker Job Series which consists of Assistant Groundsworker, Groundsworker I and Groundsworker II. Incumbents in the Assistant Groundsworker class perform unskilled or semi-skilled duties to assist other Groundsworkers. This class is distinguished from the Groundsworker I class by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. As experience is acquired, the employee performs with less immediate supervision and becomes proficient by demonstrating those skills necessary to perform as a Groundsworker I.
Incumbents in this classification must complete one year in this classification, must meet the minimum qualifications for Groundsworker I and must meet the Job Series guidelines to promote to Groundsworker I.
- Assists in performing a variety of grounds maintenance duties in the care and upkeep of city parks, medians and landscape areas.
- Assists in performing continuous maintenance duties such as mowing and edging lawns, watering and weeding lawns and gardens, trimming and pruning shrubs, hedges and trees.
- Assists in performing project duties such as renovating City parks and ball diamonds.
- Assists in planting, transplanting, removing, staking, fertilizing and cultivating grass, trees, bushes and flowers; assist in aerating, grading, renovating and seeding grass areas; assists in preparing soil for planting.
- Assists in fabricating, installing and maintaining steps, guardrails, drains, drain boxes, concrete walkways, ramps, gates and fences.
- Assists in performing general grounds clean up including removing litter and debris and cleaning paths and walkways.
- Assists in operating a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machines including lawnmowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, saws and other hand and power tools; assists in maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles in clean and proper working condition.
- Assists in maintaining, repairing, replacing or installing various types of irrigation systems or hardware such as heads, valves, solenoids, pipes, controllers, backflows, quick couplers, swings and electrical and hydraulic lines; assists in modifying irrigation systems as needed.
- Assists in applying pesticides and herbicides for the control of pests and plant diseases.
- Assists in placing street cones to divert traffic and maintain safe work areas.
- Assists in maintaining records related to equipment operation and maintenance, service requests and other grounds maintenance activities.
- Assists in operating trucks to carry equipment and crew; assists in operating a variety of tractors in hauling trash, dirt and rocks and in clearing and leveling park areas and roadways.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
Knowledge of:
- Basic methods, equipment, materials and tools used in grounds maintenance work.
- Appropriate safety practices and procedures.
- Applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code.
- Basic characteristics and care of plants, trees and grass common to the area.
- Techniques for maintenance and installation of baseball diamonds and care of football fields.
- Plant diseases and pests and techniques for the control of plant diseases and pests.
- Maintenance, repair and installation of various types of irrigation systems.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
Skill and Ability to:
- Learn to perform a variety of grounds maintenance work.
- Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
- Learn to maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in clean and proper working condition.
- Learn to identify common park plants and trees.
- Learn to read and interpret landscape blue prints.
- Observe safety practices and procedures.
- Lift objects weighting up to 75 pounds.
- Perform heavy manual labor.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Special Requirements:
Ability to pass a physical examination for strenuous/arduous labor.
Other Qualifications
Require mobility of arms to reach above shoulder level and dexterity of hands to grasp and
manipulate small objects.
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may
approximate 75 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and
rain.
May be required to respond to emergency call back.
May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances and hazardous materials.
May be required to wear a uniform, safety shoes, protective apparel including goggles, face
protectors, aprons and oxygen breathing apparatus.
May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level.
May be required to work around loud noise.
May be required to work around moving mechanical parts.
May be required to work around electrical currents.
May be required to work overtime after regular work hours, including weekends.
Recruitment Process:
This recruitment will close automatically once 60 qualified applications have been received. Please note: The City of Carson reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:
- Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight
- Written exam, weighted at 100%
- Final Selection Interview
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a "first come-first served" basis. Candidates interested in these positions are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Appointment:
Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
Other Information:
The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender.
In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report's accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at (310) 952-1736.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This recruitment is open.
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES: Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.
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