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Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is comprised of over 63,000 acres of land and 26 open space preserves protected for public enjoyment. In 2014, with broad public support, the District secured $300 million dollars of bond capacity with the passing of Measure AA, a mandate for Midpen to continue to pursue our mission to acquire and preserve open space land and protect and restore the natural environment in a regional green-belt system near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more about the District, visit our website, OpenSpace.org, and view our “Working for Midpen” video on our Jobs page

About the Position:  The Farm Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and construction tasks at Deer Hollow Farm in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Deer Hollow Farm is an educational, working farm with cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, and other livestock.  Duties include performing maintenance and construction tasks using hand and power tools, operating and maintaining Farm vehicles, and assistance with daily Farm operations. The Farm Maintenance Worker will also assist with animal husbandry; greet visitors and provide information to the public; and work with volunteers on Farm-related projects. For additional information, please see the job description on the District website.

Work Environment:  Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must have the ability to foster positive and effective relationships with the public, volunteers, and staff. Experience working with volunteers is highly preferred.

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, and poison oak. Depending on the exposure, employee is required to wear head, hearing, eye, foot, face, hand, and full protection equipment. May also involve exposure to wild, and/or dangerous animals. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights, with the use of proper equipment.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework in facilities management, construction project management, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of farm properties and related facilities and caring for farm animals.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of employment.

Benefits:   The Open Space District provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page of the District website for details.

How to Apply: Open until filled with first review of applications on February 21, 2019. Apply online via CalOpps.org.  The following four application items are required in order to be considered for the position: (1) CalOpps Employment application (2) Letter of Interest in the position (3) Resume (4) Supplemental question responses. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for interviews.

Recruitment Timeline: We suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are the only interview dates:

First Interview: Friday, March 1, 2019

Skills Test: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Final Interview: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Estimated Start: May 2019

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. 

The ideal 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.

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

Final Filing Date:
This position will close at 5:00 P.M. PST, Friday, January 18, 2019 

Salary Range:
Five (5) Steps: $20.94 - $26.17/ hour; $3,629 - $4,536/ month

Job Openings:
Three full-time positions (weekend work may be required)

Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
Test:  Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Appraisal interviews:  Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Summary:
Under supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled activities of grounds landscaping and maintenance in accordance with District policies and procedures; performs preventive maintenance of properties owned by the District. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using hand and power saws.
• Maintains turf areas by mowing, edging, weeding, fertilizing, spraying using insecticides and herbicides, aerating, and watering.
• Plants and removes trees, shrubs and plants.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains sprinkler systems.
• Prepares athletic fields, play areas, and related facilities.
• Performs a variety of landscape and ground maintenance tasks including debris and graffiti removal, keeping park areas clean and safe.
• Operates a variety of power tools, hand tools, and motor driven equipment such as trucks and tractors.
• Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, and refuse.
• Paints parking lot lines and curbs, seal coats parking lots.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.*

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to park visitors and to other employees.

Math Ability:
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply commons sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:
California Driver License

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may direct student or court referral workers.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. *

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is loud.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk over uneven terrain, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance and close vision.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Selection Process:
Based on the information provided in the application documents, those candidates with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Be sure to include all pertinent information regarding your education and experience.  Fill out the application completely; blank spaces may cause rejection; do not refer to resume.  Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Cover letters and resumes are encouraged and must be submitted online as attachments with the fully completed application. Applications must be submitted online by the filing deadline, or when the listed number of applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Examination:
Candidate selection will be based on competitive examinations. Test content will be related to the job. A driver license will be requested for identification and admission to the testing area. If there is more than one part to an examination, candidates must pass each part. Candidates with passing scores will be asked to compete in successive parts of the examination.

• Written Test/Practical Exercise:  A written test and a practical exercise may be used, in addition to the appraisal interview. 
• Appraisal Interview:  A job related appraisal interview will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.
• After the Appraisal Interview, the top candidates will be invited to a staff interview.

      Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
           Test:  Wednesday, January 30, 2019
           Appraisal interviews:  Wednesday, February 6, 2019     
All applicants will receive a written response to their standing in the selection process.

NOTE: THE DISTRICT DOES NOT REIMBURSE APPLICANTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, OR OTHER EXPENSES RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURE.

In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, the Conejo Recreation and Park District must verify that all new employees have written proof of their right to work in the United States at the time of hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The District encourages applications from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Individuals who will require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must notify Human Resources.  Applicants with disabilities that affect sensory, manual or speaking skills may be provided with a test in a format that does not require the use of the impaired skill.  Persons requesting reasonable accommodation will be required to provide documentation of such need.

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Position subject to pre-employment physical

Under general supervision, operates construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of maintenance activities including asphalt, concrete, park maintenance and sanitation work; and performs other related duties as required.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Performs skilled work in the operation of the assigned moderately heavy equipment according to work schedule and general instructions; reads and interprets plans to determine task requirements.
    
2. As assigned, drives motor sweeper on a specified route; performs special sweeps for glass in roadway, cement spills, and other debris; reports on cars, trees, and pavement that may impede street sweeping operations; makes minor adjustments along the route to motor sweeper equipment reporting any breakage and the need for more complicated adjustments or repair.
    
3. As assigned, operates a variety of park maintenance and construction equipment including mowers and tractors equipped with tilling, leveling and aerating equipment, and other light to heavy equipment in the maintenance of park and landscaped areas.
    
4. As assigned, operates tractor with attachments for grading, leveling and repairing trails.
    
5. Mows, removes grass cuttings, leaves and debris in City parks, playgrounds and other turf areas. Loads and unloads sand, gravel, soil and decomposed granite. Grades ball fields and verifies measurements of markings and dimensions. Re-seeds, re-sods and fertilizes lawn areas.
    
6. As assigned, operates sewer jetter and coil rodder equipment to clear sewer lines and storm drain systems of dirt and debris.
    
7. As assigned, operates skip loader, backhoe, dump truck and various other power-driven equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
    
8. Maintains and repairs streets and street signs.
    
9. Using equipment, places sewer covers, digs holes and ditches, moves dirt and heavy loads at construction sites, transports and dumps loads, breaks concrete, loads and hauls to dump sites.
    
10. Performs various tasks involved in the routine preventative maintenance and minor repair of the assigned equipment and may assist the Equipment Mechanic with greasing and lubrication, changing oil and filters, changing tires and/or tools, replacing belts and hoses, and maintaining fluid levels.
     
11. Coordinates activities with other department staff.
     
12. Completes and submits required reports on work performed as required.
     
13. May be assigned to assist maintenance crews and operate other motorized equipment as necessary; participates in traffic control activities as required.
     
14. Responds to emergency situations in the city as required and follows applicable safety rules and regulations.
     
15. Performs other related duties as assigned

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move materials, tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public; occasionally required to deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is exposed to traffic, wet or humid conditions, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is frequently loud.

SELECTION PROCESS
Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed. Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board. Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written/computer test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY
The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks for the planning, and care of landscaped areas, City parks and recreational facilities and their maintenance; and performs other related duties as required.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Propagates seeds, plants, bulbs, cuttings, trees, turf, shrubs and nursery stock; cares for cultures, trims, braces, cables and removes same and prepares soil.
    
2. Performs skilled work in the preparation and application of pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and other plant pest and disease eradication and control chemicals.
    
3. Performs irrigation audits and inspections. Troubleshoots and repairs irrigation equipment. Makes irrigation cycle/run time and scheduling recommendations to supervisor based on field observations. Operates automatic and manual irrigation systems, including the ability to program Calsense and Rainbird irrigation controllers.
    
4. Reads blueprints to locate pipes, valves, time clocks and sprinkler heads.
    
5. Grades, drags, lines and waters ball diamonds and cleans and replaces mounds and bases; lays out and maintains sports fields, i.e. baseball, softball, football, soccer, basketball and tennis.
    
6. Operates grounds keeping equipment, including lawnmowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, groomers, trucks and tractors. Mows, edges, sweeps and rakes public park and recreation areas.
    
7. Performs minor mechanical adjustments and related maintenance on tools, equipment, vehicles and reports the need for major repair.
    
8. Performs park and playground inspections. Documents and reports deficiencies to supervisor. Repairs and corrects deficiencies. Performs inspections on City owned property as directed. 
    
9. Operates a variety of equipment such as aerial lift truck, mowers, skip loaders, backhoes, chain saws, weed eaters, pressure washer, chipper, trencher, tractors with attachments such as fertilizers, aerifiers and seeders.  Perform preventative maintenance as required to the equipment.
    
10. Prepares and coordinates use of facilities for public and recreation events.
     
11. Performs minor carpentry and electrical work.
     
12. Performs maintenance and custodial duties in maintaining park structures, benches, restrooms and other public facilities.
     
13. Responds to emergency situations in the City as required.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move materials, tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is exposed to traffic, wet or humid conditions, and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level is frequently loud.

SELECTION PROCESS
Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed. Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board. Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written/computer test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY
The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government. Its citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

The Public Works Department for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea seeks a highly-motivated, service-oriented team member for the full-time role of Tree Care Specialist. The selected candidate will perform routine and semi-skilled tree care duties including planting, watering, trimming, pruning, and removing trees and stumps in addition to completing a variety of forestry, parks, and beach maintenance duties.

Why Carmel?

Carmel has been recognized as one of the nation’s most desirable places to visit, work and live. It is a unique urban forest with over 10,000 public trees, a world-class beach, sensitive habitats, and a variety of parks, trails, and open spaces. More information can be found at: https://ci.carmel.ca.us.

Essential Functions: 

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Climb, trim, and prune trees, plants, and shrubbery to promote health, correct damage of disease, improve appearance, provide a safer environment, and/or to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, signs, and lights.

Remove fallen trees, dead limbs, and other debris resulting from storm damage and other conditions.

Diagnose and treat tree insect and disease problems.

Install, inspect, and maintain tree cables and braces.

Inspect for safety, use, and maintain tree climbing equipment including climbing belt, spurs, flip lines, and ropes; use ropes, high ranger, hand saws, and power saws to climb and top trees; check ropes for wear and breakage.

Determine limbs to be removed; rig ropes in trees and determine placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; check location of power lines, personnel, equipment, pedestrians, and traffic before cutting limbs.

Grind and remove stumps.

Inspect for safety, operate, and maintain forestry equipment including boom lift truck, chipper, chain saws, pruners, loppers, and related equipment.

Participate in the selection of equipment and materials needed for work assignments.

Perform routine maintenance on trucks and tree maintenance equipment; clean and maintain climbing and trimming equipment; keep trucks stocked with required supplies and materials.

Inspect citizen requests for service to determine urgency and needed maintenance, and to evaluate work being performed; respond to questions or complaints from the public.

Advise public concerning plant or tree questions on private property including plant identifica­tion, insect and disease problems, and pruning, trimming, and care techniques.

Inspect other City grounds including parks, trails, street trees, landscaped median islands, playground equipment, park signs, and barrier rails; perform corrective safety and other actions.

Install and remove holiday lights and decorations.

Plant trees, shrubs, and flowers; water and fertilize in accordance with standard procedures.

Apply herbicides, pesticides, growth regulators and fertilizers; conduct spraying tasks involving insecticides.

Perform grounds maintenance or other public maintenance work when not assigned to tree trimming duties.

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees may be assigned duties which are not listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• One year of work experience involving tree maintenance including tree trimming and climbing experience.
• Completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in tree care or landscape maintenance. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and a Pesticide Applicator license.

To Apply: The position is open-until-filled with review of applications related to this reposting beginning on February 4, 2019. To be considered, please submit an on-line application at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-carmel-by-the-sea . Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and whose qualifications most closely align with those needed will be invited to interview.

*This is a reposting of the Tree Care Specialist position initially posted last year. If you applied previously, you do not need to re-apply.*

Benefits

This position is part of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea General Unit/Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). For benefits information, please refer to the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea General Unit/Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Memorandum of Understanding. 

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security. Since the City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.  

Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

THE POSITIONS

Under direct supervision, the Public Service Assistant II will perform litter/trash pick-up, barbeque maintenance, leaf/debris pick-up, and miscellaneous park duties in Central Park and other community parks.  The Public Service Assistant II will also perform related duties as assigned.
 
WORK SCHEDULE

The positions work up to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and may be required to work a regular shift that includes evening and weekend hours. These temporary assignments are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
 
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

- Pick up and remove trash and litter from various City of Fremont parks
- Maintain park barbeques
- Leaf/debris cleanup
- Perform other related duties as assigned.