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DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Parks & Recreation Director perform all levels of work in the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, landscaped areas, public buildings, and associated equipment and structures; to perform gardening and landscaping work in the planting, maintenance and repair of trees, plants, shrubbery in landscaped areas throughout the City; to operate, maintain and repair parks and grounds maintenance equipment; to provide lead supervision of other workers and volunteers; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the full time, advanced-skill-level, front-line supervisor single position class with responsibility to lead crews and participate in a variety job assignments which include an emphasis on skilled construction, repair and maintenance tasks and skilled work in the areas of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, irrigation and painting. Assignments also include the more difficult and complex tasks involved with landscaping and grounds maintenance.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
This position is classified as FLSA non-exempt.
This position is represented by the Fortuna Employees Association (FEA).
Flexible work schedule may include rotating through weekend and holiday work assignments; potentially working occasional evening shifts.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Provides lead supervision for crews in carrying out duties related to park projects. Operates mowing equipment and mows and edges parks and landscaped areas; performs a variety of skilled gardening, propogation and cultivating work in City parks and landscaped areas; makes regular checks of parks and landscaped areas for trash and vandalism; picks up rubbish and trash; checks playgrounds for glass and other dangerous hazards; cleans playground and picnic areas; repairs and maintains playground equipment; trims trees, shrubs, and other ground coverings; rakes leaves; hauls refuse and cuttings to disposal sites; operates tractors with attachments; operates a variety of power, hand and groundskeeping equipment and tools. Other work as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout employment. Incumbent will participate in the DMV Pull ProgramĀ.
May be required to obtain Public Health Pesticide Applicator Certification and/or Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle for work-related purposes, as required by Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF), the Citys self-funded insurance pool.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be three (3) years of experience in facility maintenance and groundskeeping including skilled work in the areas of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, irrigation and painting. Demonstrated supervisory skills.
OBTAIN REQUIRED APPLICATION AND COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION FROM:
City of Fortuna 621 11th Street Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-7600 Friendlyfortuna.com
Application packets must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2019
