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GROUNDSKEEPER HELPER

Departmental Promotional, Interdepartmental Promotional, Open Competitive

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO CITY OF BURBANK APPLICATION

LAST DATE TO APPLY:  FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City of Burbank application.  Applications must be completed, signed and in the City of Burbank's Human Resources Office no later than 5 p.m., on the last date to apply.  Postmark dates are not acceptable.

SALARY:   $2,377 - $2,968/Mo ($13.71 - $17.12/Hr) - Salary includes a net 8% PERS contribution paid for the employee by the City.

DEFINITION OF THE POSITION:
Under supervision, assists in performing a wide variety of routine, unskilled landscape maintenance work; and to do related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Assists landscape maintenance crews with gardening and grounds maintenance work; maintains the condition and cleanliness of parks facilities; loads and unloads materials, supplies and equipment; maintains, irrigates, and fertilizes grounds and planting areas; picks up refuse and litter; sweeps facilities and paved areas; drags, maintains and lines ball diamonds; assists in planting trees, flowers, and shrubs; cleans restrooms and washrooms; on occasion, may mow lawns and greens with hand and power mowers; on occasion, may operate light trucks and various small power equipment such as renovators, cultivators, and hedge trimmers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
LICENSE & CERTIFICATES
A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent is required at time of appointment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Basic knowledge and experience in horticulture and landscape maintenance.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:  Physical stamina to perform the required duties. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions; understand and learn proper usage of landscape maintenance equipment; perform manual work of a maintenance nature; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

THE COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION:
Applications will be reviewed.  Admission to competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position.  Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE MAY REQUIRE ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING: A WRITTEN EXAMINATION, A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, OR AN ORAL INTERVIEW. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY WHICH MAY REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION IN ANY OF THESE SELECTION PROCEDURES, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION IN WRITING BY THE LAST DATE TO APPLY ON THIS BULLETIN.
 

 
JOB CODE:  080397B1  

ISSUED: July 7, 2008

 

 


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