Grove Maintenance Worker at City of Redlands
City of Redlands · Redlands, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Redlands
About the Department
Under supervision, performs a variety of routine and technical functions to support and maintain City citrus groves. Exercises no supervision.
Position Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs a variety of grove maintenance functions, including weeding, pruning, feeding, fertilizing, and irrigating trees;
- Assists in the preparation and application of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides;
- Performs repairs to irrigation system and components, monitors proper schedules of irrigation systems, if applicable, adjusts clocks as necessary;
- Operates a variety of equipment for crop maintenance including motorized sprayers, weed whackers, pruning shears, brush chippers and other large vehicles and equipment;
- Performs general cleanup and removal of trash and debris;
- Maintains and performs minor repairs on equipment;
- May assist with other grounds maintenance and tree trimming duties within the City; and
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
- Three years of grounds and tree maintenance experience.
- Experience maintaining groves or working with citrus crops is desirable.
Education:
- Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear and lift up to 60 pounds;
- Regularly exposed to outdoors, heat, noise, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
- Regularly travel to different sites and locations; and
- Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately.
Other Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at [email protected]or Sophia Diaz at [email protected]
