• Job Description

  Req#: 4828545
  The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular position in the class of Parks and Facilities Worker I/II at the General Services department. At the discretion of the hiring authority and depending on the candidate's background and experience, the selected candidate will be assigned to either the Parks and Facilities Worker I or II level. The combined annual salary range for both the Parks and Facilities Worker levels is $45,635. - 59,758.
  
  
  The Position
  The Parks and Facilities Worker performs a variety of duties in the landscape and maintenance of county parks, grounds, and facilities such as conducting routine maintenance and general construction related to parks facilities; assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of manual and automated irrigation systems; and maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
  
  
  Work schedules: The selected candidate will be assigned to work one of the following schedules:
  • Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  The ideal candidate for this position
  • Self motivated and organized
  • Enjoys working outdoors alone and as part of a team
  • Irrigation repair and maintenance experience preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude/minded
  • Effective communication and problem solving
  How To Apply
  Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
  
  To view the full class/job descriptions, please select as indicated:
  • click here for Parks and Facilities Worker I.
  • click here for Parks and Facilities Worker II.
  
  
  
  Parks and Facilities Worker I
  Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance; AND
  Experience: Six (6) months of full-time experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping work.
  
  
  Parks and Facilities Worker II
  Education: Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write at a level required for successful job performance; AND
  Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to a Parks and Facilities Maintenance Worker I in Yolo County; or two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping work, including some experience in landscape design and/or general facilities maintenance.
  
  
  License
  Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
  
  
  To view the required level and scope of the knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position, please select as indicated:
  • click here for Parks and Facilities Worker I.
  • click here for Parks and Facilities Worker II.
  
  Application Process
  It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
  
  
  Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  
  Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:
  • As an attachment to the online application
  • By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org
  • By fax to (530) 666-8049
  • By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
  
  Selection Procedure
  The selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.
  • Screen for Minimum Qualifications
  • Screening for Best Qualified
  • Department Selection Interviews
  • Reference Checks
  • Conditional Job Offer
  • Pre-Employment Exams
    • Drug & Alcohol Screening
    • Department of Justice LiveScan
  • Confirmed Job Offer
  Screening for Best Qualified
  The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
  
  Contact Information
  For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
  Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
  
  
  The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
  
  
  Come join us! This is where YOU belong.

• About the company

  Yolo County, officially the County of Yolo, is a county located in the northern portion of the US state of California.

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