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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of LANDSCAPE GARDENER.  The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled gardening and turf maintenance duties in a team-based environment.  The Landscape Gardener will be involved in the development, maintenance and repair of landscaped areas and will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment. 

Typical duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform general grounds and facility maintenance work such as raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning of restrooms.
• Water, weed, trim, renovate and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds and landscaped areas.
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields.
• Assist in maintenance/installation of irrigation systems and setting clocks.
• Recognize plant pests and diseases.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides.
• Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Operate power equipment; move/install recreation equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mowing equipment and tools.
• Operate a computer for automated work systems.

Respond to inquiries from the public.

The ideal candidate candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service, will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgement; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public; and will have a good sense of humor.

REVIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

• Please click on the job announcement and Benefits files below to review the recruitment Job Announcement and a listing of full benefits.
• A complete application is required, including a supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 8, 2021 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY APPLICATION.

Written Exam: TBA

Oral Exam: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing, installing, maintaining, dismantling, and overhauling of mechanical and electrical equipment, performs maintenance of plant grounds and buildings, and does related work as assigned.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and auxiliary equipment; levels and aligns equipment to prevent vibration; installs and connects instruments, gauges, tubing, pipes, instrument panels, switches and valves; dismantles pumps, motors, and generators and inspects for broken or worn parts, and makes appropriate adjustments, replacements and repairs; keeps records of repairs and maintenance services performed; maintains plant grounds and buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: The installation, operation and repair of pumps, motors, generators, and related equipment; mechanical ability and skill in the use of tools and materials involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, use of hand tools and power equipment; basic addition and subtraction.

Ability to: Read, understand and work from blueprints, diagrams and installation sketches; diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical defects; understand and follow written and oral directions; prepare reports and keep accurate records; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Physical Requirements: Moderate and sometimes strenuous exertion required, including sustained walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License (including acceptable driving record). 

Applications are being accepted for the position of TREE TRIMMER with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 27, 2021 AT 11:59 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 50 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including Police; Fire; Parks and Recreation; Public Works; Economic and Community Development; City Attorney; Library; Finance; Information Technology; Human Resources; City Clerk; and Office of the City Manager.  The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Parks Division is in charge of planning and maintaining the city’s parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and other landscaping. There are approximately 25 parks and play lots, including Sign Hill Park, which has 60 acres of open space, and Centennial Way Linear Park, a 3-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail. Amenities include Centennial Dog Park, bocce ball courts, an above-ground skate park, a variety of ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic shelters and group picnic areas.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Plant Operations Manager within the Department of Public Works Wastewater Division.  Under direction, the incumbent will plan, organize and manage the activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, and coordinates assigned City wide programs and operations activities with other departments, divisions and outside agencies.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s infrastructure and wastewater treatment operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner while providing a high level of customer service and a safe work environment for city employees. The Department maintains wastewater infrastructures which includes wastewater collection system, pump stations, wastewater treatment plant, parks, playing fields and medians and keeps streets and trails clean and well-maintained. The Department also coordinates the tree program, cleans beaches and coordinates the City Beautification program.

The Public Works Department is organized into three divisions including Wastewater, Field Services and Engineering. The Wastewater Division is organized into two groups which includes the operation of the Calera Creek water treatment plant and management of the collection system. Field Services oversees the maintenance of city streets, parks, trees, vehicles and public facilities. The Engineering Division manages public infrastructure projects, transportation planning and maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure. The Public Works Department is supported by 56 full-time staff and the Wastewater Division has an annual operating budget of $18.5 million, along with a CIP appropriation of $ 5 million. The Wastewater Plant Operations Manager reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works-Wastewater. 

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and experienced wastewater professional who is knowledgeable about wastewater operations. He or she will be a natural team-builder and mentor who can bring division personnel together to form a high performing organization where relationships and collaboration are strong. The ability to work well with departmental management and staff, other city departments and outside agencies is a prerequisite for success in this organization that values relationships.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members. 

If interested, we invite to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment will remain open until filled, however, for first round of consideration, apply by January 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM PST so apply today!

THE POSITION 

This is a full-time, management position that requires significant independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.  This position assists in the strategic planning, organization, and management across multiple operational units. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize and manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment facility and equipment.
• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with City departments and State agencies to assure compliance with various regulations, industry standards, City policies, procedures and goals.
• Monitor operations to assure that operating procedures are followed.
• Manage regulatory agency reporting.
• Coordinate treatment plant response to emergency situations.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program.
• Attend meetings with outside agencies and organizations to help develop solutions to problems or issues of mutual concern; participate in outside community groups and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance, as needed.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Recommend and enforce safety measures and programs and ensures that assigned staff, consultants and contract employees conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of supervisory, technical and operational and maintenance staff directly and through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Provide for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of department staff; authorizes discipline as required; provides policy and procedural guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Assist in developing and administering the annual operating budget for the division; recommend budget transfers, expenditures and purchases.
• Prepare requests for proposals for vendor, engineering, contractor and maintenance services; negotiate and administer contracts and authorized payments for services.
• Serve as the City’s representative with all regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Air Quality Control Board and the State water Quality Control Board.
• Conduct operational studies and special projects; gather information, evaluate alternatives, prepare and present reports and recommendations.
• Investigate and resolve requests for services and complaints regarding wastewater operational functions.
• Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Serve as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.

Please refer to attached job description for additional information.

The City of Redwood City seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker who will assist in the maintenance of parks and landscaped areas.  Under supervision, the incumbent will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and will perform the following duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general grounds and facility maintenance work including raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning restrooms, and related work.
• Water, weed, prune, renovate, and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds, and landscaped areas.
• Complete turf care including mowing, thatching, fertilizing, plugging, spraying, and installation of new turf areas with both seed and sod.
• Prepare soil and plant flowerbeds, shrubs, trees and landscape areas, including staking, fertilizing and other necessary procedures.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand and power tools and landscape maintenance equipment including a rotary gang mower tractor, rider mowers, tractors, trencher, sprayer, brush chipper and chainsaws.
• Move and install park and recreation equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance on mowing equipment and hand and power tools used in the work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The incumbent may be required to work on weekends.

This is a non-benefited casual position.  A casual employee may not work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

City of San Mateo

Department of Parks & Recreation

A POSITION IS OPEN FOR:

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I

This is a temporary part-time position:  Approximately 20-40 hours per week depending on the needs of the department.

Position:         Per Diem Maintenance Assistant I

Salary:             $18.76 – $21.42 hourly (depending on experience)

Job Type:        Part time (20-40 hours per week)

Location:        Park Yard

                        2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403

Hours:             Variable days, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Application:    Application process is open until filled

THE POSITION: Under close supervision, perform unskilled manual and semi-skilled manual park maintenance work, and perform related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Cleaning restrooms, emptying garbage cans
• Removing weeds and trash from parks
• Assist in mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, and seeding
• Support to irrigation or watering functions
• Trenching

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent should have the ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written directions, maintain cooperative work relationships, and operate various park maintenance equipment. Individuals must possess a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record (recent DMV printout required). This is seasonal work which will include weekends and holidays depending on the needs of the department.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an online City of San Mateo employment application at www.CalOpps.org.

Or submit an official City of San Mateo Employment Application to City of San Mateo Park Yard, 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403.

Applications are available at City of San Mateo Human Resources Department, 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo and the City of San Mateo Park Yard, 2001 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo.

All applications will be reviewed in detail and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. The most successful applicants will be hired pending all necessary paperwork, DMV, and work history check. On the first day of employment individuals will be required to provide documentation for proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Parks Division at (650) 522-7420 or email parks@cityofsanmateo.org

The City of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, national origin, race, color, political affiliation, or disability.