Parks & Grounds Worker 

Supplemental Questionnaire

Part I - Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualification for this position on their application. 

Do you possess at least two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to those of a Maintenance Worker assigned to Parks & Open Space or another division in Placer County?

Do you possess the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade?

Part II - Training and Experience Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. 

Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of professional experience:

Planting, cultivating, and irrigating flower beds.

Preparing soil for transplanting.

Mowing and edging lawns.

Pruning and trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs.

Weeding assigned areas, applying fertilizer, and mixing and applying pesticides and herbicides.

Installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems and components.

Clearing and raking grounds, playgrounds, and playing fields.

Cleaning walks, parking lots, and storm drains.

Digging trenches and post holes, either manually or with mechanical assistance.

Cleaning and maintaining trails, including native vegetation.

Inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining various types of grounds equipment, including mowers, rototillers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and other power-driven and mechanical equipment.

Performing routine carpentry work, including framing, rough carpentry, and painting.

Performing routine plumbing work, including repairing faucets, sinks, and toilets.

Performing routine electrical work, including work on lighting and wiring in parks facilities.

Performing daily sanitation duties and maintenance of parks rest rooms, campsites, and picnic areas.

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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