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- The Position
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The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of General Service Worker – Full-Time Regular to fill two (2) vacancies in the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department and one (1) vacancy in the Building Services Division of the General Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months.General Service Workers, under direct supervision, perform a variety of unskilled and limited skill maintenance tasks; and perform related work as required. - Work Performed
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Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Dig ditches, trenches and post holes; backfill trenches; load and unload dirt ant construction materials
- Cut grass and weeds; rake and load grass and brush; mow lawns and clean grounds; assist in planting, watering and caring for shrubs and flowers
- Assist in maintaining and preparing athletic fields including hand grading, filling and shaping of baseball diamonds
- Assist journey level building maintenance trade workers in painting projects, moving furniture and equipment, removing and laying of carpets, and construction or maintenance projects as assigned
- Assist other skilled workers in a variety of crafts and trades; may act as flag person when working on City streets; may drive City vehicles, as assigned
- Deliver utility cut-off notices on residential and business doors of designated utility customers
- Deliver City locks, meter reading cards, or other miscellaneous items to customers
- Tactfully respond to citizen inquiries and/or complaints
- Maintain assigned City vehicles
- Assist with storm drain channel clean up
- Assist the Wastewater Operations staff with general housekeeping, septic receiving, bio-solids handling, sampling activities and basic laboratory assistance
- Qualifications
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Recruitment Guidelines:Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: None
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s LicenseHighly Desirable Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 55 pounds
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools typically used in maintenance and/or custodial operations
- Current possession of a valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
- Heavy manual labor experience
- Experience completing daily paperwork, including route sheets and equipment inspection
- Selection Process
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental QuestionnaireFOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
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The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:
- Retirement for Classic Members – For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Retirement for New Members – For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 7%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
- Health Insurance – The City offers five health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,100 per month for employee and dependent coverage.
- Dental Insurance – The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
- Vision Insurance – The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
- Life Insurance – The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $11,000.
- Deferred Compensation – The City offers optional participation in the deferred compensation plan.
- Leave Benefits – Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account – The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
- State Disability Insurance – Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.- I understand.
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
- Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
- Master’s degree
- PhD
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Please indicate the type of valid driver’s license you currently possess.- None
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- Out of State License
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Do you have the ability to obtain a valid class “C” California driver’s license?If you already possess this license, please skip this question.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have the ability to lift 55 pounds?- Yes
- No
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Do you have the ability to use a variety of hand tools typically used in maintenance and/or custodial operations- Yes
- No
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Do you possess the ability to perform heavy manual labor?- Yes
- No
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Do you possess in experience in completing daily paperwork, including route sheets and equipment inspection.- Yes
- No
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Please indicate the following regarding your experience listed above, or relevant work experience:
Employer:
Job Title:
Years of Experience:
Examples of Duties:If you answered “None”, please list “N/A”
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Please indicate which of the following departments you interested in working in (please check all that apply).- City Attorney’s Office
- City Clerk’s Office
- City Manager’s Office
- Community and Economic Development
- Finance
- Fire
- General Services
- Human Resources
- Innovation and Technology
- Library
- Mayor’s Office
- Museum
- Parks, Recreation and Community Services
- Police
- Public Utilities
- Public Works
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire.Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
- I understand.
* Required Question