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Salary: $22.61 - $27.60 HourlyLocation : Nevada City, CAJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 2025-0139Department: Public Works-Waste WaterOpening Date: 06/24/2025Closing Date: 7/10/2025 8:00 AM Pacific Definition and Class CharacteristicsDo you have a desire to work outdoors? We have the opportunity for you! We are looking for a person who works well under supervision, can perform a wide variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work; assists with basic building maintenance and repair work; and can-do related work as the need arises. The right person for this position will have knowledge of or desire to learn the following skills.Care and maintenance of plants, shrubs and trees, including accepted pruning and trimming techniques.Hand and power tools, materials, equipment used in grounds and landscape maintenance.Irrigation systems, their components, and operations.Small engine and grounds equipment maintenance and repair.Basic building maintenance tools and procedures.Safe work practices.Mobility in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain. Exposure to electrical equipment (moving parts), chemical substances, fumes and dust, all of which may be hazardous due to pesticides/herbicides. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Why Nevada County?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and balanced. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read more about the job classification and minimum requirements here. Education and Experience RequiredHigh school degree or equivalent plus one year of experience in performing grounds maintenance and landscaping work.Licenses and CertificatesPossession of a valid California drivers license within 30 days of hire.NOTE:This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.Sick Leave:Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.Medical Benefits:Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits. NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAny information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) ###-#### option 2Comments, please email:...@nevadacountyca.gov01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Did not graduate High School or receive GED High School or GED Some College Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 02 Which of the following best describes your experience in performing grounds maintenance and landscaping work? None Less than one year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 or more years 03 The temporary Building and Grounds Worker I position will be responsible for a wide variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work at the various wastewater facilities to include the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs and trees, including accepted pruning and trimming techniques and will assist with basic building maintenance and repair work. From the selection below, please indicate which best fits your experience and education. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise. 04 To be considered, you must describe the work you have done in the area of grounds maintenance and/or landscaping in the box below. 05 What was the best job you ever had? What were your responsibilities? Why do you consider it yourbest job? Is there anything you didn't like about it? 06 Describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work? 07 Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy. 08 Describe what you believe are the most effective roles that a good manager plays in his/her relationship with reporting staff members. 09 What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice? 10 When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team. Required Question