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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER : I0354A
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED : December 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. - December 12, 2024, at
5:00pm.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT : Permanent
NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
DEFINITION:
Performs skilled gardening, grounds, and greens maintenance, and building custodial work, or has responsibility for leading others performing routine maintenance and custodial functions.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class report to a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, or Beach Maintenance Supervisor and are responsible for leading and participating in the work of from one to three grounds maintenance workers. Positions allocable to this class also independently perform a full range of grounds maintenance tasks, requiring a working knowledge of horticultural techniques and the ability to train others in the use of grounds maintenance equipment and techniques.
Essential Job Functions- Plants and maintains non-landscaped and landscaped areas.
- Removes and/or disposes of, but not limited to, debris, litter, dead animals, hazardous materials, and recycled materials from various locations.
- Fills and places sandbags, tarps, and barricades at various locations (e.g., in front of restrooms, on embankments, hillsides, near stairs and ramps, gyms, compromised structures).
- Monitors and participates in the assigned areas.
- Performs minor repairs to structures (e.g., ensure plumbing fixtures are operable in restrooms, replacing light bulbs), as needed.
- Maintains endangered species sanctuaries, and/or cleans and sanitizes facilities.
- Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment.
- Interacts with a variety of individuals.
- Prepares the facility for upcoming activities within the course of routine operations.
- Trains others in the course of performing job duties.
- Completes and maintains basic written records of routine and periodic work activities including, but not limited to, department reports.
- Drives a County-issued pool vehicle and/or equipment with a current, valid driver’s license to arrive at various job sites.
- Prepares final written documents, as required.
- Leads court referral, general relief, and/or other workers assigned to grounds maintenance and custodial tasks.
- Manages and repairs the irrigation system programming and distribution.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:
One year's experience* in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work at a publicly used facility. **
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required.
PHYSICAL CLASS III:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week. Part-time experience will be prorated.
**Publicly used facility is defined as Office Buildings, Correctional facilities (e.g., prisons, jails), Schools and Educational Institutions, Hotels, Motels, Airports, Parks, and Beaches.
*** To get credit for your valid California Class C Driver License , you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filling or email a copy to wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This exam will consist of an evaluation of your experience based on the information you provide in your employment application and the supplemental questionnaire. The evaluation is weighted 100% of your final score and will assess the following:- Experience working in facility and/or grounds maintenance
You must meet the requirements, be willing and able to perform job-related tasks, and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
VACANCY INFORMATION :
The resulting list will be used to fill permanent positions with the Department of Beaches & Harbors and will be valid for 6 months. Individuals appointed to a position may be assigned to work any of the work schedules and locations based on operational needs:- Dockweiler Beach - 8255 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293
- Manhattan Beach - 3621 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Redondo Beach - 1700 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Venice Beach - 2300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
- Will Rogers Beach - 16300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Zuma Beach - 30100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
How to Apply :
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application from December 11 , 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - December 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on December 12, 2024, to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect address.
Any additional documents, IF ANY, must be received at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.
Apply online by clicking the green " Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Fill out your application completely detailing experience relating to the minimum requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES:- ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION .
- We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION .
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specifications and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED .
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COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO):
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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Department Contact Name: Whitney Marshall
Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7809
Department Contact Email: wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (424) 526-7810
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
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