Parks and Landscape Technician I/II Flex

Parks & Landscape Technician I: $4,077-$4,956 monthly ($48,926-$59,469 annually)

Parks & Landscape Technician II: $4,505-$5,476 monthly ($54,058-$65,707 annually)

Are you passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable outdoor spaces that bring people together? The City of Corona is seeking a dedicated Park & Landscape Technician to join our Community Services Department.

In this role, you'll play a key part in maintaining and enhancing our parks, open spaces, and recreational areas - ensuring they remain safe, beautiful, and accessible for all residents and visitors to enjoy. This position performs a variety of landscape maintenance, janitorial and custodial duties while learning City policies and procedures and becoming familiar with the variety of departmental systems and practices. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in your community while working outdoors and applying your skills in horticulture, landscaping, and park maintenance, we'd love to hear from you!

Knowledge & Skills:

Park & Landscape I/II:

• Basic principles, safety regulations, techniques, tools and equipment used in park maintenance and landscape projects as they apply to assigned responsibilities

• Computer applications related to the work

• Geography and location of City parks

• Codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining park maintenance and vehicle use.

Ability to:

Park & Landscape I/II:

Under close supervision, deal tactfully and courteously with the public; maintain good customer relations with consumers; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; complete and maintain accurate records and reports; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; safely and effectively operate City vehicles, tools and equipment used in park maintenance; maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports, records and other written documentation; communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Operate a computer terminal and/or computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and other business software; operate other standard office equipment; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• The Park & Landscape I is an entry level class in the series. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent, and/or general work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The Parks & Landscape II is the experienced/journey-level class in the series. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent, and one year experience in park maintenance working as a Park Services Worker l or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• A valid California class "C" Driver's License and; have the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• A valid California Class "A" or "B" Driver's License may be required dependent upon area of assignment.
• Ability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Characteristics:

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until Monday, June 2, 2025, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Community:

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization:

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

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