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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II Print ( ? GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II Salary $44,468.88 - $59,873.52 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number I0354A Department BEACHES AND HARBORS Opening Date 12/06/2024 Closing Date 12/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: I0354A APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: December 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. - December 12, 2024, at 5:00pm. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. DEFINITION: Performs skilled gardening, grounds, and greens maintenance, and building custodial work, or has responsibility for leading others performing routine maintenance and custodial functions. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, or Beach Maintenance Supervisor and are responsible for leading and participating in the work of from one to three grounds maintenance workers. Positions allocable to this class also independently perform a full range of grounds maintenance tasks, requiring a working knowledge of horticultural techniques and the ability to train others in the use of grounds maintenance equipment and techniques. Essential Job Functions Plants and maintains non-landscaped and landscaped areas. Removes and/or disposes of, but not limited to, debris, litter, dead animals, hazardous materials, and recycled materials from various locations. Fills and places sandbags, tarps, and barricades at various locations (e.g., in front of restrooms, on embankments, hillsides, near stairs and ramps, gyms, compromised structures). Monitors and participates in the assigned areas. Performs minor repairs to structures (e.g., ensure plumbing fixtures are operable in restrooms, replacing light bulbs), as needed. Maintains endangered species sanctuaries, and/or cleans and sanitizes facilities. Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment. Interacts with a variety of individuals. Prepares the facility for upcoming activities within the course of routine operations. Trains others in the course of performing job duties. Completes and maintains basic written records of routine and periodic work activities including, but not limited to, department reports. Drives a County-issued pool vehicle and/or equipment with a current, valid driver's license to arrive at various job sites. Prepares final written documents, as required. Leads court referral, general relief, and/or other workers assigned to grounds maintenance and custodial tasks. Manages and repairs the irrigation system programming and distribution. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS: One year's experience* in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work at a publicly used facility. ** LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required. PHYSICAL CLASS III: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week. Part-time experience will be prorated. **Publicly used facility is defined as Office Buildings, Correctional facilities (e.g., prisons, jails), Schools and Educational Institutions, Hotels, Motels, Airports, Parks, and Beaches. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of your experience based on the information you provide in your employment application and the supplemental questionnaire. The evaluation is weighted100%of your final score and will assess the following: Experience working in facility and/or grounds maintenance You must meet the requirements, be willing and able to perform job-related tasks, and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting list will be used to fill permanent positions with the Department of Beaches & Harbors and will be valid for 6 months. Individuals appointed to a position may be assigned to work any of the work schedules and locations based on operational needs: Dockweiler Beach - 8255 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 Manhattan Beach - 3621 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Redondo Beach - 1700 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Venice Beach - 2300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291 Will Rogers Beach - 16300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Zuma Beach - 30100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Shifts include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Hours vary and are 5:00 am - 10:00 pm. Additional Information APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application from December 11 , 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - December 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on December 12, 2024, to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect address. Any additional documents,IF ANY, must be received at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from application submission. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov. Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email. Apply online by clicking the green " Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Fill out your application completely detailing experience relating to the minimum requirements. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION. UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specifications and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION, and you may be DISQUALIFIED. __ COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE FOR HIRING ORDINANCE (FCIHO): The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. __ Department Contact Name: Whitney Marshall Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7809 Department Contact Email: wmarshall@bh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (424) 526-7810 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: 1.Completing Your Application: a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title. c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation. 2.Requirements on Job Posting: a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older. c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. 3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed. 4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on make the necessary change. This can be done at any time. 5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy: a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential. Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process. You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. No advice or information given by the County of Los Angeles or its respective employees shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty. The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system. The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis. NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet. By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer. Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. Veteran's Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit. A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at: EResourceGuide.pdf ( Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office. Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics. COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Updated February 2024 For detailed information, please clickhere ( 01 Willingness Questionnaire: To proceed in the examination process, applicants must answer "Yes" to all questions in the willingness questionnaire, confirming their willingness and ability to perform job-related tasks.A "No" response to any question will result in automatic disqualification. I understand the above information and instructions. 02 This job requires you to drive to various locations throughout the course of your workday. Are you able and willing to drive a County-issued vehicle to perform the routine functions of the job as necessary? Yes No 03 This job requires you to work on holidays and, weekends. Are you willing to work holidays and weekends? Yes No 04 The assigned work locations span 60 miles along the coast (from Malibu to San Pedro). Are you willing to commute to work within any of these areas? Yes No 05 Are you willing to work any shift (e.g., early morning, night, overnight)? Yes No 06 License Requirement:This position requires a valid California Class C Driver License to perform the job duties. To get credit for your valid California Class C Driver License, you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filling or email a copy towmarshall@bh.lacounty.govwithin seven (7) calendar days. I have attached a copy of my California Class C Driver License or higher to my application. I will email a copy of my California Class C Driver License no later the seven (7) calendar days. 07 General Information: The following questions relate to your training and experience for this job. The questions are weighted 100% of your final exam score. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained in the following areas: Experience working in facility and/or grounds maintenance In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. Certification Statement By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment. I have read and understood the above instructions. 08 How long have you worked in a publicly used facilityand/orgrounds maintenance?Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week. Part-time experience will be prorated. a. I do not have experience. b. Less than 1 year c. 1 year to less than 2 years d. 2 years to less than 3 years e. 3 years or more 09 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response(s) selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide information that supports your selected response(s) may result in no or partial credit. 10 Where do you possess the experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work?Select all that apply. a. Office Buildings b. Correctional facilities (e.g., prisons, jails) c. Schools and Educational Institutions d. Hotels, Motels e. Airports f. Parks g. Beaches h. I have not worked in any of the settings listed above. 11 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response(s) selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide information that supports your selected response(s) may result in no or partial credit. 12 Which of the following activities do you have experience in?Select all that apply. a. Ordering supplies (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, soap) b. Coordinating facilities, equipment, and/or grounds repairs (e.g., County vehicles, heavy equipment, power tools, playground areas) c. Reporting and/or coordinating repair needs to supervisor and/or manager d. Providing daily status reports (e.g., beached vessels, attendance, fuel reports, incident reports) e. Cleaning biohazardous spills (e.g., bodily fluids, oils, fuels) f. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment g. Working in a high foot traffic environment h. Interacting with the general public and/or other County/City agencies i. Working in various weather conditions outdoors (e.g., thunderstorm, heat) j. Leading lower-level staff in their daily work assignments k. Providing formal training to lower-level staff on safety procedures (e.g., safety meetings) l. Responding to emergencies (e.g., dead animals, accidents, natural disasters) m. I do not have work experience in these areas 13 In order to receive credit for the previous question, please describe your experience that supports your response(s) selected. Include your position title, employer, immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences. If you have no experience in an area listed in the previous question, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.Failure to provide information that supports your selected response(s) may result in no or partial credit. Required Question Agency County of Los Angeles Address ** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website Please verify your email addressVerify Email

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