Job Details

Temporary Grounds Worker (Seasonal)

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in temporary employment to assist in the maintenance of public parks and open space for up to 40 hours a week, between the months of April thru October.

Note: Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

Essential Job Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General cleaning of parks, including litter pick-up and emptying of garbage cans.
• Custodial care of parks buildings and restrooms.
• Operation of various power equipment including mowers, blowers and line-trimmers.
• Provide customer service for park users.
• Abate vandalism and hazard.
• Perform other routine maintenance assignments.

Working conditions: Position requires sitting, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, squatting, reaching, crawling, twisting and climbing in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift and carry tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds is also required. Incumbents work outdoors, in inclement weather, and the position may also require climbing. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 years old

Education & Experience:

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A high school diploma or tested equivalent, AND some experience in construction and/or maintenance laborer experience.

Knowledge of:

• Basic construction practices
• Basic safety practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal instructions and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Work outdoors in any weather conditions
• Must be available to work between the hours of 4 a.m.- 7 p.m., Weekends shifts are possible.

Desirable qualifications:

• Paid or volunteer experience in landscaping/gardening

Licenses/Certificates:

Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Drivers' License and a safe driving record.

Application and Selection Process:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit the required application materials to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms with the supplemental questions completed in full, are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume" on your application. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice. Supplemental Questions: Candidates are asked to be detailed in answering the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of their education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). If the candidate earned a degree from a college or university outside the United States, they must have their education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. To find agencies that provide this service, you can search 'education equivalency verification' or similar online. A conditional job offer will not be made until the education has been evaluated and the evaluation results submitted.

A valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record is required for this position. Should you move forward to be hired for this position, you will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record.