Groundsworker - Seasonal

Temporary Grounds Worker (Seasonal)

(Class Code: 9129)

Note: Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1‑June 30).

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self‑motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in temporary employment to assist in the maintenance of public parks and open space for up to 40 hours a week, between the months of April thru October.

• General cleaning of parks, including litter pick‑up and emptying of garbage cans.
• Custodial care of parks buildings and restrooms.
• Operation of various power equipment including mowers, blowers and line‑trimmers.
• Provide customer service to park users.
• Abate vandalism and hazard.
• Perform other routine maintenance assignments.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, squatting, reaching, crawling, twisting and climbing in the performance of daily activities. It also requires lifting and carrying tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds. Incumbents work outdoors, in inclement weather, and may also require climbing. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

• Minimum age: 18 years old.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

• A high school diploma or tested equivalent, AND
• Some experience in construction and/or maintenance laborer experience.

• Basic construction practices.
• Basic safety practices and procedures.

• Understand and follow verbal instructions and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Work outdoors in any weather conditions.
• Must be available to work between the hours of 4 a.m. – 7 p.m.; weekend shifts are possible.

• Paid or volunteer experience in landscaping/gardening.

Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit the required application materials to the Department of Human Resources. City application forms with the supplemental questions completed in full are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate “see resume” on your application.

Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to , search:
Jobs. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible as this job posting may close without notice.

Candidates are asked to be detailed in answering the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position.

Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based on a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job‑related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position will be invited to participate in an interview.

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City‑selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly‑hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment;

however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions covered by…