This posting states its location as Stanislaus County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Landscape Maintenance Worker performs heavy labor associated with the maintenance and clean up of highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings, and provides assistance with maintenance operations as needs require. The Landscape Maintenance Worker is required to operate specified vehicles requiring a Class "C" driver's license including light trucks, highway maintenance, construction, and/or landscape equipment. The Landscape Maintenance Worker also may perform operational duties normally assigned to other highway maintenance classifications as part of their normal assignment, and could be assigned to other units and/or geographical areas as operational needs require. Overnight travel out of town up to 80 percent of time may be a requirement to meet operational needs.
PARF# 10-27-0180 / JC-534705
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 908 N Emerald Ave Modesto, Stanislaus County
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The Landscape Maintenance Worker may be exposed to and work in loud noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather conditions, great heights, confined spaces, uneven and unstable terrain, and next to vehicle traffic. The Landscape Maintenance Worker will be required to wear all personal protective equipment and follow all policies, and procedures. Will be required to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime, and be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
Qualifications
Special Requirements:
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.:
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