Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Participates in the work of the assigned crew in maintaining functional landscape plantings. Will do miscellaneous labor work in connection with the maintenance of highway landscape. These duties include, but are not limited to: trimming trees, shrubs, and other landscape vegetation; fertilize, plant and propagate replacement ground cover, shrubs, and trees; remove litter and debris; operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems. Safely operates chemical spray equipment, chainsaws, string trimmers, and other landscape-related power tools. Maintains equipment in proper working order and makes minor repairs to it.

Assists in road closures including directing traffic and proper placement of warning and detour signs. Assignments may include flagging, highway maintenance, removal of litter, and chain control. Snow removal duties including removing snow from roadway, removing snow from signs and other traffic safety devices, and repair/replacement of damaged fence, signs, and guide markers.

Operates motorized landscape maintenance equipment. Operates equipment requiring a Class C license as part of normal duties and/or the training process.

May be required to periodically clean, sanitize, and maintain the Maintenance facility, including floors, windows, work area, and restrooms. Makes minor repairs on equipment.

Permanent, intermittent positions and are not subject to Post and Bid. A permanent, intermittent employee may work up to 1,500 hours in any 12 consecutive months.  The number of hours and schedule of work shall be determined based upon the operational needs of each department.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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PARF# 03-5-0129 / JC- 447812

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Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. During the winter months the work week is normally 5/8-hour days. The scheduling of the 5/8 days or the 9/80 work weeks is at the discretion of District Management. Incumbent may be scheduled to work the night shift as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime. Should be free from health problems that would preclude pesticide and half-mask cartridge respirator use. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Must have a background in maintenance and construction procedures for traffic management and safety practices including extensive knowledge of Chapter 8 (protection of workers). The incumbent must be able to recognize traffic operational and safety problems, analyze alternatives, and take necessary action in the field independently. Employee should possess the knowledge of and the ability to operate, service and make minor repairs of light maintenance and landscape equipment including light trucks; knowledge of weed control methods (chemical and manual); approved methods and materials used in control of common plant diseases and insect pests.

Benefits

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Important Applications Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position,  the Job Control number (JC-447812), PARF# 03-5-0129 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Interim role, Gangs, Shift work, Night shift,

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