CPRS Job Listing

The Chief Parks and Grounds Worker position reports to the Parks Superintendent, and will serve a key role in the supervision, along with assisting in both short and long term, of daily operations and maintenance of City parks, sports fields, trails, open spaces, waterfront facilities, restrooms, art installations, and all other department associated work. This position will work with numerous departments, agencies, the local communities, and other groups daily while performing their daily tasks and responsibilities.

This position supervises the daily maintenance, operations, and repairs of irrigation throughout the entire City of West Sacramento, located in but not limited to, parks, sports fields, trails, open spaces, waterfront facilities, Lighting and Landscape Districts (L&L’s), Community Facility Districts (CFD’s), public facilities/buildings, etc. While this position reports directly to the Parks Superintendent, this position is expected to communicate, interact, and collaborate with multiple other City Departments, outside agencies, numerous sports leagues and user groups, event organizers, and the community on a daily basis. The daily work of this position requires an individual who is a self-starter, can work both independently and cooperatively, has good communication skills, and above all possesses a great attitude. Regular interaction with the public is to be expected, all while representing the Parks & Recreation Department and The City in the most professional manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
 
Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.  College level coursework in forestry, horticulture, landscaping or construction is highly desirable.
 
Experience:  Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in park operations, maintenance and construction.  Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  Possession of a valid California driver's license; possession of a pesticide application certificate issued by the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation is desirable.
 

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety.  It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly.  In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire.  Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification.  Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications.  Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire.   

Chief Parks and Grounds Worker - Irrigation | Government Jobs