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The Parks Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services is recruiting to fill multiple full-time Gardener positions available in various park districts. Under direct supervision of the Parks Facilities Supervisor, Gardeners are responsible for performing various gardening and grounds keeping duties in parks, municipal grounds, and trails within a Regional Park or Park District. Candidates must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays and/or other shifts as needed.

Duties of the Gardener position include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting shrubs, trees, and various landscaped areas for insect/disease problems and fertilization requirements.
• Determining the type and amount of applications required.
• Applying fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and other chemicals as needed.
• Determining appropriate irrigation required for turf, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Planting, cultivating and transplanting areas within the park's landscaping as required.
• Operating a broad range of equipment such as; tractors with attachments, various types of trucks, backpack blowers, turf sweepers, lawn rollers, aerators, renovators, thatchers, mowers, power edgers, sprayers, rototillers, power augers, power sod cutters, power brush cutters, fertilizer spreaders, and other equipment and hand tools used in grounds maintenance.
• Checking and monitoring areas, equipment, and operations for safety, cleanliness, and security.
• Assisting visitors to public areas with basic information and directions as requested.
• Providing lead direction to classifications such as Groundsworker, Maintenance Assistant, and court referred program participants or volunteers.
• Duties will also include preparing routine reports (oral and written) and data entry using work order system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this Park Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

City Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) represents this position. Click here to view contract information. 

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) and Emma Prusch Farm Park (EPFP) Position

PRNS is seeking a Parks Manager for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) and Emma Prusch Farm Park (EPFP). This senior level manager oversees and park operations, maintenance, animal care and outdoor nature programming at HHPZ and EPFP. The Parks Manager is also responsible for oversight of all business operations of HHPZ including amusement park ride operations, concessions, and guest services. In this context, specific areas of responsibility will include the development and administration of operating and revenue budgets, recruitment and supervision of staff, contract management and all business aspects of both destinations.

This position directly supervises an amusement park, business operations, and maintenance staff, education and conservation programming and animal care for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and Emma Prusch Farm Park.

This senior level manager will play a key role in developing and advancing plans to operate and maintain HHPZ and EPFP. This will involve coordinating a large, diverse set of stakeholders including operations staff within PRNS, counterparts in other departments, such as the Public Works Department; City Council members and commissioners; and, external stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors, corporate partners, community based

organizations, and park foundations.

With this in mind, the City is seeking a strong, innovative, and politically sensitive leader to juggle numerous priorities in a way that promotes PRNS as a national leader in Parks and Recreation. Key near-term projects will include oversight of the following:

• • Developing and maintaining a strategic partnership with the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Foundation, and multiple non-profit partners at Emma Prusch Farm Park;
  • Develop and promote HHPZ’s memberships, concessions, and other revenue generating programs and service packages in order to attract and retain a strong customer base;
  • Large and small Capital Improvement projects for HHPZ and EPFP; including animal exhibit renovation, historical site preservation and facility infrastructure projects;
  • Zoo enhancement projects including development of new exhibits and acquisition of new animals to make HHPZ a nationally recognized leader in zoo programming and conservation;
  • Installation of an inclusive playground at EPFP, management of multiple horticulture and agricultural sites and facilitation of the mission and vision of both Destinations with a focus on accessibility and equality.

Parks Division Operations Team Position

PRNS is seeking a Parks Manager for its Parks Division Operations Team. This senior level manager oversees an $8.6 million dollar and is responsible for Region 1 operating area, which includes 166 parks and facilities, and covering over 800 acres of parkland located throughout the City’s Council Districts 1,2,6,7,8,9 and 10.

This position directly supervises an operations staff, including a three Parks Facilities Supervisors, who oversee a total program crew of 46 full time staff, and 13.02 full time equivalent of part time staff. Together, the group is charged with maintaining and operating parks, providing park ranger services and leisure programs, and collecting park fees.

This senior level manager will play a key role in developing and advancing plans to operate and maintain parks throughout the positions assigned area. This will involve coordinating a large, diverse set of stakeholders including operations staff within PRNS, counterparts in other departments, such as the Public Works Department; City Council members and commissioners; and, external stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors, corporate partners, community based organizations, and "Friends of... " groups.

With this in mind, the City is seeking a strong, innovative, and politically sensitive leader to juggle numerous priorities in a way that promotes PRNS as a national leader in Parks and Recreation. Key near-term projects will include oversight of the following:

• • Oversite of installation of automatic irrigation system
  • Implementation of Park Maintenance standards
  • Renovations of various sports fields;
  • Support amenity-based data metrics for the Business Intelligence Program; and
  • Facility improvements, repairs, and renovations of parks. 

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 

The City of Sunnyvale is looking to fill the Golf Services Assistant position with a team member that believes the impossible is possible. This person is driven to continuously make a positive impact on the organization and believes that as a team we accomplish more. As an organization, we are motivated to produce the highest level of service possible.  

Sunnyvale Golf Course is a par 70 regulation 18-hole course with numerous bunkers, dog legs and water holes. Sunnyvale is a well-manicured test of the player's skill stretching out to 6,255 yards. Sunken Gardens Golf Course is a 9-hole, 1,502 yard executive course. Sunken Gardens is ideal for the beginner golfer with ample practice facilities and shorter length holes. 

The Golf Service Assistant is responsible for performing customer service and cash handling tasks in accordance with standard procedures and following specific instructions from the supervising staff. The Golf Service Assistant classification is distinguished from the higher classification of Assistant Golf Professional in that the latter has increased level of responsibility, such as explaining and enforcing rules of the game of golf, equipment repair, golf starting, and event coordination.
 

Working in the Public Works Department for the City of Sunnyvale as a Golf Services Assistant provides an opportunity to improve the golf courses in the community and see the results of your work. All of this, plus a generous benefits package which includes a competitive salary, career development and training opportunities make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, AND six months of customer service experience. A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The final filing date is Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified applicants, whichever is first. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

Salary: $18.14 - $23.15 Hourly

THE PROCESS

This temporary, part-time position is available now and is expected to continue through June 30, 2020. The position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org. Responses to supplemental questions are required with the online application.

THE POSITION

The Park Maintenance Worker I will work in the Parks Division within the Public Works Department, performing semi-skilled and skilled labor to: maintain turf, trees, shrubs, groundcover, top dressings, irrigation systems, playground equipment, park furnishings, restrooms, and sport field equipment; operate and understands basic maintenance procedures for various power turf equipment, including but not limited to mowers of various sizes, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, and related equipment as required; perform a wide variety of skilled tasks involving the use of power equipment and hand tools in the areas of park and grounds maintenance, irrigation system installation, programming, and maintenance, tree/shrub trimming maintenance; perform the installation, maintenance and repair of various parks and grounds improvements, planting and trimming of trees/shrubs; understand fertilizer and herbicide products and application related to turf and ornamental plant care; and may performs other related duties as assigned.

The normal work schedule will be 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE), with the specific schedule determined based on the needs of the Division. The ideal candidate should like working cooperatively to accomplish established work goals and have an interest in providing the public with exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and commitment to safety requirements and practices are essential.

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a highly energetic, skilled, and motivated individual to join a well-established municipality as a Public Works Construction Inspector - Term Limited, to perform quality assurance inspections for Public Works Capital construction projects. The ideal candidate for this term limited opportunity will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to serving the community and have outstanding interpersonal skills. Other skills the City is looking for include strong leadership; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; and the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, performs quality assurance inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with City standards, approved plans and specification, construction and safety practices; and performs related work as required. All of this, plus a generous benefits package and a competitive salary make the City of Sunnyvale a great place to work. 

A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is October 6, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov.

40.44 - $51.61 Hourly

 
Utility Supervisor
$8,002 - $10,212 monthly
$96,024 - $122,544 annually

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Under direction of the Utility Systems Manager, supervises, schedules, and coordinates the utility operations and personnel assigned in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities; performs related administrative tasks in the operation of assigned work unit; performs other related work as required.

Class Characteristics: An incumbent in this classification may be distinguished from an incumbent in the next lower classification of Senior Utility Worker in that the Utility Supervisor provides oversight and is responsible for directing personnel assigned to the maintenance of the City's water production, storage and distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.  Incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that day-to-day maintenance activities are in conformance with generally accepted principles, standards, laws, and regulations governing the utility maintenance department.  As a supervisor, incumbent independently directs and reviews the work of assigned staff in the maintenance and repair of potable water production, storage and distribution facilities and wastewater collection systems.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and a collaborative supervisory style
• Creates a positive work environment.
• Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Embraces the use of technology to improve daily work flow
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills including staff scheduling and maintenance functions
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to mentor and share knowledge with coworkers

Application and Selection Process:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:
•    A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
•    Responses to the supplemental questions
•    Cover Letter
•    Resume
•    Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  First review of applications will occur the week of March 16, 2020. 

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview. 
 

 
Water Quality Specialist
$6,599 - $8,421 monthly
$79,188 - $101,052 annually

Choose Morgan Hill: The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses.

Under general supervision of the Utility Systems Manager, is responsible to assist and advise in development, implementation, and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater system quality control standards.  Lead the development and implementation of backflow and cross connection control, water quality monitoring, and water management plans as directed.  Assist in the operation of Water and Wastewater Systems programs including sampling plans, backflow device management, regulatory reporting, and sample collection.  Prepare technical reports as directed.

Class Characteristics: Water Quality Specialist is journey-level class who works independently and is expected to perform essential job duties to ensure the continued safe operation of the City's drinking water and wastewater systems with a minimum of supervision.

The City of Morgan Hill is an AFSCME agency shop. Members of this class must either join AFSCME or pay an agency fee in lieu of membership.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a clear understanding of current drinking water quality regulations and sampling protocols
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of cross connection control and backflow prevention
• Has direct experience with assisting customers with water quality questions and concerns
• Has outstanding communication, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Embraces the use of technology to improve daily work flow
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills including scheduling and coordination of work tasks, vendors, and contract laboratories
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to mentor and share knowledge with coworkers

Application and Selection Process:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply on-line at www.morganhill.ca.gov and submit the following items:

• A completed City of Morgan Hill employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of Certificates (if applicable)

Please note only completed application packets will be reviewed.  The first review of applications will be Friday, March 20, 2020.

Candidates for this position may be required to complete a practical exam and oral interview.