Placer County

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in the coordination and scheduling of assigned projects and areas of responsibility; communicate and act as liaison with other departments, divisions, project managers, and outside contractors during all phases of project completion.
• Assist in establishing project parameters and resource requirements within assigned area(s) of responsibility; designate quantity and type of materials and supplies needed; estimate cost and layout of job; purchase materials and supplies.
• Provide lead supervision to assigned staff and crew members; assign and schedule tasks; direct the work being performed.
• Assist supervisor in determining training needs of assigned staff; provide training to staff as needed; provide input into employee performance evaluations upon request; communicate with supervisor regarding employe work performance, including deficiencies.
• Inspect work performed and notify supervisor of any concerns or issues.
• Keep records and prepare reports as required.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate lawns and flower beds; prepare soil for transplanting; mow and edge lawns; prune, trim, and remove trees, hedges, and shrubs; weed assigned areas; mix and apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides. 
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and components.
• Clean and clear grounds, playgrounds, and playing fields; clean walks, parking lots, and storm drains; dispose of trimmings and other debris; dig trenches and post holes either manually or with mechanical assistance; clean and maintain trails and beaches; and maintain native vegetation.  
• Inspect, service, repair and maintain various types of grounds equipment, including mowers, rototillers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and other power-driven and mechanical equipment. 
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and masonry work, including welding, framing, rough carpentry and painting, pouring concrete, lighting and wiring, and repairing faucets, sinks, and toilets in parks facilities.
• Operate a variety of light and moderately heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, street sweepers, field tractors, boom trucks, stump grinders, and backhoes.
• Perform sanitation duties and maintenance of parks rest rooms, campsites, and picnic areas; perform minor playground equipment repair. 
• Accept and receipt parks fees; maintain records and prepare reports and other documents as required. 
• Perform arborist duties, including trimming and removing trees, climbing trees, evaluating and inventorying trees, and removing diseased trees.
• May remove snow and ice on a seasonal basis.
• Perform pool maintenance and upkeep, including pumps, filters, and chemicals.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience: 

Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Parks Worker with Placer County.

Training: 

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate:

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
• Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate from California Department of Food and Agriculture is desired.
• Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license may be required depending upon the position.