Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician

This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis. The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Landscape Maintenance Technician with highly skilled landscape and grounds maintenance experience to be part of the team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and customer service skills.  This position will be responsible for providing day-to-day maintenance, inspection, upkeep, and repair of parks, grounds, landscape, and related facilities. WHAT YOU'LL DO:  * Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of landscape and grounds maintenance crews * Involved in the upkeep and repair of parks, municipal grounds, public housing, and related facilities * Maintaining records of program activities * Employee scheduling * Operating field maintenance equipment * Performing irrigation inspections, repairs, and installations * Performing the most technical and difficult landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks * Other duties as assigned PAYROLL TITLE: Maintenance Technician, Senior  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician in that it performs skilled maintenance and may serve in a lead capacity and/or provide training to others. SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines. WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is on a 9/80 schedule; 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, with alternating Fridays off. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours, including weekends. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. This position is governed by overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.  WORKING CONDITIONS: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.is also required.  Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold and is exposed to heavy dust and pollen. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, pesticides and herbicides which may expose the employee to fumes and air contaminants.  The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions. (This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.) Performs skilled general maintenance and operations activities in support of City departments or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for assignment; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations. May serve as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion. Maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs general inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; establishes priorities; performs repairs and/or maintenance work; cleans equipment, site area or grounds and performs preventative maintenance. Operates assigned equipment; plans routes, work activities and sets up work areas for safety and operational efficiency; may set up traffic control measures. Responds to customer inquiries and concerns; maintains activity logs, records, work orders and related reports. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: Positions assigned to grounds maintenance may be responsible for: * Leading grounds maintenance crews by assigning daily duties and participating in same work * Conducting safety inspections and training; Positions assigned to tree trimming may be responsible for: * Performing work in the planting, pruning, care, maintenance and removal of trees including climbing and rigging * Performing basic vehicle maintenance * Implementing traffic control measures. The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification: EDUCATION: * High School Diploma or GED  EXPERIENCE: * Three (3) years of technical maintenance experience related to assignment LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: * Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing APPLICATION PROCESS: * Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application. * Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required. * Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume.  Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.   The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department. Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation. UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions. Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.   This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.  Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required. LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify  If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brenna Perteet at brenna.perteet@.     NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.   Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.   

Created: 2025-01-11