Location: San Rafael, CA
Company: County Of Marin
the County's open space system, which includes more than 16,000 acres of open space and more than 250 miles of public trails, as well as the County's park system with five regional parks, eight neighborhood parks, and six paved multi-use paths. In addition, the Department works closely and collaboratively with private organizations and public agencies within the county that manage and preserve open space lands, parks, and protected environmental sanctuaries including Marin Municipal Water District, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California State Parks, and National Marine Sanctuaries.
The County's park and open space systems are enjoyed by millions of visitors annually. ABOUT THE
POSITION We are now hiring for the 2024 Summer Season! Must be willing to work independently, off-hours and weekend schedules and outdoors in any weather conditions; must be willing to wear a County approved uniform.
Boot reimbursement eligible for employees who meet the criteria. You will be working with an outstanding team of professionals that include Maintenance Equipment Operators, Seasonal Assistants, and volunteers. To learn more about the requirements for this opportunity, please see the Landscape Services Worker I class specification. The season is anticipated to start early March 2024, and end at the end of November 2024. This position may end prior to November 2024 if funding
ceases, or the work is complete. The typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:30pm.
This is a 37.5 hour/week assignment. Occasional Saturday work for volunteer events is required with advance notice. Report to Stafford Lake Bike Park, 3549 Novato Blvd. Novato CA. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidates will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service by working effectively with all visitors and members of the public. The successful candidate will be able to work with a small crew or independently for extended periods in remote locations, off-hours and weekend schedules, and outdoors in any weather conditions.
We are looking for someone who has experience in training others in work and safety procedures, using sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, and safely using hand and power tools, including shovels, Mc Leod's, mowers, UTV's, ATV's, chainsaws, and weed whips. A background using light equipment and power tools (including chainsaws, motorized equipment such as tractor mowers, mini-excavators, and motorized wheelbarrows) is ideal, as well as experience in construction and completing labor tasks such as digging and hauling materials.
Skills in leading seasonal staff, volunteers and contract crews and being able to keep accurate records of their work is necessary. The ability to work well as part of a group and independently while maintaining good communication with co-workers is an important element of the position. Highly Desirable Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is highly valued at time of appointment. Possession of a valid Class B or A Driver's License is also highly valued.
( California DMV information ). We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position: The Minimum Qualifications for Seasonal Maintenance Technician (Landscape Services Worker I): Six months of experience in landscape and/or parks maintenance work. Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units of training and/or education in horticulture, park or landscape maintenance or development may be substituted for the experience outlined above.
ABOUT THE PROCESS Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received and on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted by the department for next steps in the process. Please note that only those candidates contacted by the department will receive notifications regarding this recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your account to view these emails. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS : All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).
Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. PDN-9adbd4c6-aa11-43bf-a062-07d98cbc9f04
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