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ABOUT US

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing in Money Magazine’s top 50 “Best Places to Live 2016” in the country, and ranking 4th on the “Most Family Friendly” list of California cities by Estately. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 231,664 residents. As a full service city, Fremont employs over 915 regular employees and has an annual operating budget of approximately $190 million.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  Think Fremont!

THE POSITION

As an essential member of the Community Services Department, the Park Field Supervisor supervises and participates in the activities of crews that perform maintenance, construction, and repair work of landscaped median, park, and recreation areas, and city trees.   As a Park Field Supervisor, you will plan, organize, schedule, assign, evaluate, and direct the work of subordinate personnel and/or work crews.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

All Assignments
- Participate in the recruitment, examination and hiring process.  
- Evaluate and discipline assigned staff.
- Provide technical training.
- Organize, schedule, and supervise the work of crews assigned to maintain trees, medians and backups, Central Park and Sports Complex, outlying parks or special crews.
- Maintain work records, review operations, field developments and productivity records.
- Monitor work for adherence to professional and mandated standards, completeness, accuracy and timeliness.

Trees Assignment
- Prune and trim designated street trees to shape and improve growth.
- Operate an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.
- Drive a one-ton chipper truck.
- Central Parks and Sport Complex Assignment
- Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
- Maintain and make minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.
- Irrigate, cultivate, prune, plant, and transplant a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
- Operate mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Outlying Parks Assignment
- Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
- Maintain and make minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment, picnic areas and athletic fields.
- Irrigate, cultivate, prune, plant and transplant a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
- Operate mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.

Special Assignments
- Perform skilled plumbing and semi-skilled carpentry and painting.
- Maintain, repair and renovate irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.

The City of Albany is currently recruiting for a part-time Recreation Park Service Aide. This is a part-time seasonal position which generally runs from June through the end of October.  The typical work schedule is Saturday and/or Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.  Hours may change slightly depending on park rental schedule.

Examples of Job Duties

The City is responsible for park clean up at Ocean View Park, Memorial Park, and Terrace Park. The City is seeking a part-time Park Service Aide to assist the Recreation and Community Services Department with basic park clean up on weekends. Primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Trash pick up in the parks and restrooms
• Emptying garbage containers to dumpsters
• Wiping down restroom counters,  barbeques, removing coals from barbeques, and posting reservation signs.
• Other similar duties as assigned

A City vehicle will be provided for transportation between the three parks and to transport garbage as needed.  The typical work schedule is Saturday and/or Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; however, hours may change slightly depending on park rental schedules.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• LiveScan background fingerprinting clearance
• Ability to work independently and perform work assignments with limited supervision
• Ability to read, understand and apply written regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Park Service Aide staff are required to wear a department-issued t-shirt 

Benefits

This is a temporary position that is not eligible for benefits beyond what is required by law. 

Selection Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply today!  All completed applications will be reviewed.  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. 

The information contained above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.   The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director at (510) 528-5714 at least five days prior to any examination.

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.