Job Details

Examinations:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigation, oral examination and/or review of application.

Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted as 100%.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

Two (2) years of experience in park, grounds and building maintenance work to provide the required knowledge and abilities of the practices, tools, equipment and materials used in gardening and maintenance work.

Appointee will be required to live in the residence on site at Lake Woollomes during the term of employment. Rent for the residence is deducted from the employee's payroll on a bi-weekly basis and the rates are subject to change. Currently, the rent for the residence is $93.69 bi-weekly and basic utilities including water, electric, sewer, trash and local telephone service are included.

Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

Depending upon assignment, a California Class "B" Driver's License may be required.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to ...@kerncounty.com.

Full Job Description for: Park Caretaker

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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.