Description

THE JOB: Under general supervision, perform semi-skilled landscaping, construction, maintenance and 
repair tasks related to park development and maintenance; clean and maintain park buildings; and do 
related work as required. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, substitute, and temporary (extra-help) positions.

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THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required 
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

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No specific training or experience is needed to qualify for this level
(On the job training will be provided)

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Special Requirements: License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. 
Special Working Conditions: Variable temperatures and weather conditions which will include exposure 
to sun; confined work spaces; heights, such as on ladders, scaffolding and roofs; strong and unpleasant 
odors and fumes; noise; exposure to allergens such as poison oak, pollen, and bee stings; the possibility of 
exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death; and the possibility of exposure to toxic 
substances or chemical irritants.

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Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, 
holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.

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Knowledge: Some knowledge of the proper use and care of hand and power tools; the basic operations, 
tools and terms used in the grounds maintenance trades. 

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Ability to: Perform heavy manual labor which entails frequent lifting and carrying of heavy/bulky items 
such as construction materials, bags of cement, jack hammers, picnic tables, pesticide sprayers, backpack 
blowers, and full garbage cans which weigh up to 75 pounds; operate and use hand and power tools; 
perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks, which require manual dexterity such as dismantling and repairing 
sprinkler heads; follow written and oral instructions; read simple plans and blueprints; make simple 
arithmetic computations; maintain accurate records; interact effectively with others; perform a variety of 
semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park facilities, grounds and 
equipment; assign work and train others on specific assignments; read and interpret written reports and 
directions; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to power tools and vehicles; distinguish 
colors to perform tasks such as electrical wiring and matching paints; distinguish sounds such as warning 
signals, approaching vehicles, and persons speaking at varying levels in noisy environments. 

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THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you 
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job 
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to 
compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive 
evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. 
You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may 
be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the 
administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall 
score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during 
those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to 
take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

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HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and 
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, 
Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will 
meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) 
submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

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Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability 
that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

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To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new 
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

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Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

Requirements

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation 
and/or sick leave. 
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County 
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent 
coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA 
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average 
compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security. 
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability 
Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions. 
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to 
have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.” 
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program. 
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to 
cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.