ONLY the first 300 applications demonstrating the qualifications will be accepted by the Recruitment Division online at www.ebmud.com during the filing period.

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified applicants to apply for this regular position in the Water Operations Department.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled vegetation control, gardening, grounds maintenance, and fire prevention and mitigation work in the upkeep of unimproved land, landscaped areas, and grounds around offices, filter plants, maintenance yards, and other facilities.

Examples of duties include:

• Sweeping, raking, picking up, and disposing of leaves, litter, and other debris from surfaces surrounding facilities and reservoir roofs; cleans drains.
• Clearing areas around facilities of weeds, brush, hedges, shrubs, and small trees.
• Assisting in and learning the pruning of a variety of trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Irrigating planted areas according to an established schedule; learning to install, troubleshoot, and make repairs to sprinkler systems.
• Learning the proper mowing and general maintenance of unimproved land, lawns, and other ground covers.
• Preparing soil for planting; assisting in the transplanting of seedlings, shrubs, and trees.
• Assisting in and learning the proper and safe methods of spraying for the control of weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
• Performing a variety of general gardening tasks such as fertilizing, mulching, and staking of plants.
• Performing digging of drainage ditches to support flood control measures and enhance drainage systems.
• Using a variety of hand tools and power tools in the performance of the work.
• Observing proper safety precautions, maintaining tools, equipment, and the work site in a safe condition; erecting street warning signs and other safety devices as directed.
• Keeping detailed records of hours worked, work performed, and equipment and materials used; monitoring and documenting weather and field conditions, evaluating and documenting alternatives considered, and use of pesticides.
• May direct the work of unskilled temporary helpers on a specific assignment.
• Driving a truck, specialized tractor, spray rig, or other vehicles in the performance of the work; operating and towing a variety of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Entering data into automated or computer-based work management systems, or other electronic or computer systems and applications.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Grounds Maintenance Specialist I is the entry level class in this series. Individuals receive training and experience in vegetation control, gardening, grounds maintenance, and fire prevention and mitigation work and perform the basic duties under supervision.

The salary range is $5,975 per month increasing to $6,274, $6,588, and $6,917 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1. Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.

2. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons, as determined by EBMUD, will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Contact EBMUD Human Resources for additional questions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Only the first 300 qualified applications submitted online will be accepted by the Recruitment Division during the filing period.

2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to an online written test, tentatively scheduled for late January 2023. The written test subject areas will include Mathematical Calculations, Tools, Equipment, and Materials, Reading Comprehension, Mechanical Ability, and Safety. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3. Those candidates scoring highest on the written test will be invited to a panel interview scheduled for early-February.

4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5. The probation period for this position is 6 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.