Parks Landscape Building Maintenance Worker

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This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies in both Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance.
Important Dates: Application Review: Monday, 7/14/2025 eSkills Computer Test: Wednesday, 8/20/2025** eSkills Computer Test: Thursday, 8/21/2025** Oral Board: TBD: Late August - Early September 2025 Department Interview: TBD: September 2025

**These dates are subject to change; currently the test is scheduled for 5:30 P.M.

Under direct supervision; performs a variety of unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and equipment, park, open space, cemetery, pool and recreation facilities, rights-of-way, and related facilities as required. A Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Worker I may be assigned to any maintenance division in the Parks & Community Services Department. Distinguishing Characteristics

The Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Worker I classification is the entry-level position within the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance series. Employees within the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Worker I class typically require direct supervision and perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. Employees in this class perform the more routine tasks and duties assigned and assist higher-level staff in performing the more complex and difficult tasks. Employees are not expected to perform with the same independence and judgment on matters allocated to the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Worker class.

Representative Duties / Qualifications

The representative duties listed include essential and marginal functions that vary by position. Individuals with disabilities will be considered for placement into positions in this class based upon an assessment of the essential functions of the particular position.

Employees will initially assist journey level employees with, and eventually perform after successful training, the following examples of duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Building Maintenance Crew:

• Performs a variety of unskilled and semiskilled work on City buildings and structures; constructs framing, floors and roofing, repairs walls and replaces broken windows and glass; constructs and installs doors; builds articles of wood such as platforms or podiums; repairs and installs various types of wood cabinets, counters, shelving, and repairs stairways; maintains carpentry equipment and tools.
• Performs minor electrical repair work; installs electrical outlets, lines, switches, conduits, circuits and circuit breakers, voltage regulators and related electrical equipment, plugs and switches; operates, troubleshoots, replaces parts and makes maintenance repairs to air conditioning, heating, and other stationary building equipment; wires and maintains lighting and other circuits in various types of buildings; maintains electrical equipment and tools; replaces light bulbs.
• Performs semiskilled plumbing maintenance work; replaces and repairs, inspects, installs, alters and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures, including minor repairs to water, sewer and gas lines, valves, drains, sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains and other plumbing installations; clear clogged sewer and water lines; maintains plumbing equipment and tools.
• Builds forms and mixes, pours, and finishes concrete.
• With the proper certification operates and maintains pool and recreation facilities to include chemical monitoring and proper chemical balancing, coating filters and other pool maintenance duties.
• Prepares work for painting by cleaning surfaces, patches, fills, tapes, textures and sands, paints building and structure interiors and exteriors, applies paint, varnishes and lacquers by using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment; mixes paint; does sign lettering on wood; maintains painting equipment and tools; provides information on the time and materials it took to complete the job.
• Performs building cleaning work including scrubbing, mopping, sealing, and waxing floors and cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms.
• Maintains and dispenses building and office supplies.
• Performs other building maintenance duties as assigned.

Parks Landscape Maintenance Crew:

• Assists in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City cemetery, park and recreation structures, facilities, and equipment.
• Performs unskilled and semiskilled landscape maintenance and construction work. Maintains, mows, cuts, trims, installs, and waters lawns, shrubs, flowers and ground cover.
• Opens and closes gravesites.
• Cultivates and fertilizes lawns.
• Participates in the applications of agricultural chemicals for control and eradication of plant, tree, and lawn pests, weeds and diseases.
• Rakes leaves and trash from park areas.
• Cleans gutters and park pathways.
• Cleans and disinfects rest rooms, to include floors, windows and fixtures.
• Assists in installing and repairing sprinkler systems and domestic water lines in all park and recreation areas.
• Prepares park buildings and structures for painting by cleaning surfaces, patches, fills, tapes, textures and sands, paints building and structure interiors and exteriors, applies paint, varnishes and lacquers by using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment; mixes paint; does sign lettering on wood; maintains painting equipment and tools; provides information on the time and materials it took to complete the job.
• Replaces and repairs, inspects, installs, alters and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures, including minor repairs to water, sewer and gas lines, valves, drains, sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains and other plumbing installations; clear clogged sewer and water lines; maintains plumbing equipment and tools.
• Operates trucks, light mowing equipment and light mechanical equipment such as mowers brush chipper, light tractors, roto-tiller, hand and power tools, skip loader, light dump truck and other equipment below Class B requirements.
• Plants, removes, maintains, prunes, and protects city street and park trees to provide safe and healthy park, street and sidewalk clearance by identifying street safety hazards caused by trees and shrubs; inspects sidewalks damaged by city trees and notifies the proper supervisor; maintains tools and equipment used in park maintenance and gardening. Performs minor mechanical repair work and assists in the repair of more complicated mechanical work, sharpens blades, attaches implements to heavy machinery, changes spark plugs, tires, air filters and similar equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to wood structures or plumbing fixtures, and assists in assembling and constructing more complicated park and building structures.
• Performs other park maintenance duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Uses and purposes of basic tools and equipment employed in repair and maintenance work;
• Basic construction, landscape and maintenance methods and terminology;
• Safe work practices.

And

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of unskilled and semiskilled landscape and maintenance tasks in construction and maintenance and repair of City, buildings, park, recreation facilities and equipment;
• Operates motorized equipment skillfully and safely;
• Make general repairs to buildings
• Perform heavy manual labor;
• Lift and carry equipment, tools, materials and other heavy objects;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Read and write at a level for successful job performance;
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, government officials, contractors and the general public.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather, in and around traffic for long periods, walk and climb ladders, stoop, safely lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

A minimum of one year of work experience in building maintenance, landscape, horticulture, construction, electrical and/or mechanical disciplines.

and

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid and required appropriate California Driver's License (Class C) issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must be willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic and potentially hazardous substances; may be required to work outside of normal business hours.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor associated with assigned maintenance tasks which may include lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Those assigned to Building Maintenance must obtain their Certification in Pool Operation (CPO) within 12 months of appointment to this class, plus any State-mandated certification for this position. Successful completion of the certification process is required to pass probation and have the opportunity to advance to the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Journeyman.

Those assigned to Parks Landscape Maintenance must obtain their Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) within 12 months of appointment to this class, plus any State-mandated certification for this position. Successful completion of the certification process is required to pass probation and have the opportunity to advance to the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Journeyman.

After one year completion at the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Worker I classification, an incumbent may be considered for promotion to the Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Journeyman classification based on: performance evaluations, skill level and performance; and with the recommendation and approval of the Department Head and the City Manager. Placement, or promotion, to a Parks Landscape & Building Maintenance Journeyman requires passing the city of Benicia proficient test, which encompasses practical testing in applicable division of the Parks and Community Services Department. Tests will be offered annually.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves considerable physical exertion, including heavy lifting.
• Most work is done outdoors, and will be performed in all weather conditions including inclement weather. Involves exposure to the hazards associated with working around traffic and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments; must comply with all safety and CalOSHA standard.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS: Individuals interested in being considered for the Parks Landscape Building Maintenance Worker position must submit an application and responses to the required supplemental questions by the final filing date. It is preferred you apply through the NeoGov system by using the link: APPLY HERE Individuals wishing to file a paper application in lieu of the on-line application process should contact the City of Benicia Human Resources Department at 250 East "L" Street, Benicia, CA 94510. Business hours are Monday Friday from 8:00 am 12:00 pm, and from 1:00 pm 5:00 pm. Applicants are expected to accurately document their related experience and any training, education, and/or skills relevant to this position. Applicants should respond to all supplemental questions, even if the information is also contained in the application. SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be carefully evaluated; applicants who document possession of experience and education which most closely meet the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include an assessment center and interview process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process. Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a thorough background investigation and a pre-placement medical screening, including a drug screen. If, due to a disability, you need accommodations at any point during the application or testing process, please contact Human Resources Department at ....