CITY OF LA MESA
invites applications for the position of:
Park Maintenance Worker
III - Special Projects
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY:
$18.29 - $22.23 Hourly
$3,170.27 - $3,853.20 Monthly
$38,043.20 - $46,238.40 Annually
OPENING DATE:
08/14/12
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Park Maintenance Worker III will perform a variety of tasks within the Public Works
Department focusing on concrete flatwork and small to medium size general carpentry projects.
This is the advanced journey level class in the Park Maintenance Worker series. Positions
assigned to this class are distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II level in that they
perform specialized duties in the general carpentry and concrete flatwork and operate large
scale mowers and vacuuming equipment to maintain city turf and park areas. The Park
Maintenance Worker III level is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Lead Worker in that the
Park Maintenance Worker III level does not regularly provide lead supervision to lower level park
maintenance personnel and is not directly involved in assisting a Park Maintenance Supervisor
with administrative duties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the
listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set
forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment including tractors, top dressers, sod
cutters, and aerators.
Perform preventive maintenance and complex repairs on assigned equipment; sharpen
blades; rebuild engines; repair and adjust hydraulic systems.
Perform a variety of welding duties as required; fabricate tools, hand rails, and playground
equipment.
Participate in construction activities including cement work, the installation of irrigation
systems, and a variety of other skilled trades duties.
Perform a variety of special projects as assigned including renovating ball fields.
Perform journey level park maintenance duties as required.
Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment as required.
May be assigned a variety of duties to assist in street, sewer, and other public works
maintenance and repair projects.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of
assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
May lead a small group of workers on an assigned project; ensure that safe procedures are
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followed; provide direction to resolve unanticipated problems, in the absence of the
Supervisor.
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level
necessary for successful job performance.
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience similar to the duties assigned to a Park
Maintenance Worker II.
License or Certificate:
Possession of valid Class C driver's license at time of appointment and required to obtain a Class
B driver's license with air brakes endorsement within first six months of employment.
EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire.
This
position is open until the needs of the City are met so apply immediately.
Candidates
whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the
examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the
following components: written test, practical skills evaluation and/or an appraisal interview.
Eligible candidates will be notified when testing dates have been established.
Note:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment medical
evaluation, including drug screen, and background investigation.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cityoflamesa.com
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
619-667-1175
hr@ci.la-mesa.ca.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job #
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER III - SPECIAL PROJECTS
NM
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Park Maintenance Worker III - Special Projects Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you possess a valid Class C California driver license?
Yes No
* 2. Do you possess a valid Class A or Class B driver license?
Yes No
* 3. I acknowledge that this position requires a Class B driver license with air brakes
endorsement within 6 months of employment.
Yes No
* 4. Please indicate years of full-time equivalent experience you have working in a position
comparable to a Park Maintenance Worker II (Please refer to class specification for
details).
None
Less than One Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3+ Years
* 5. Please indicate how many years you have worked in Park Maintenance/Special Projects
(ie. concrete flatwork).
None
Less than One Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3+ Years
* 6. Please describe any public works/park maintenance experience (including name of
employer(s), years of experience, types of projects, and equipment used). If you have no
related experience in this area, please type "N/A."
* 7. Please indicate years of concrete/flatwork experience (including ordering, sub-grade prep,
forming, rebar/reinforcement placement, additive mixtures, finishing).
None
Less than One year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3+ Years
* 8. Please describe any related concrete/flatwork experience (including ordering, sub-grade
prep, forming, rebar/reinforcement placement, additive mixtures, finishing). If you have
no related experience in this area, please type "N/A."
* 9. Please indicate years of general carpentry experience (including wood framing,
fabrication, painting).
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None
Less than One Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3+ Years
* 10. Please indicate years of irrigation installation experience (including system installation,
component options).
None
Less than One Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3+ Years
* 11. Please indicate years of general earthwork experience (including sub-grade preparation,
compaction methods, finish grading techniques).
None
Less than One Year
1-2 Years
2-3 Years
3+ Years
* Required Question
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