New

Grounds Worker

Bay Area Rapid Transit
$72,661.89 - $94,982.99 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, California, Oakland
Apr 21, 2025
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled gardening and grounds maintenance work in the upkeep of landscaped areas around District facilities; performs related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level classification performing skilled gardening and grounds maintenance. Incumbents work independently according to accepted standards of the trade, supervisory direction, and District procedures and practices and are expected to select appropriate tools, materials and approach to the work. REPORTS TO Assistant Superintendent of Way & Facilities or designee PAY RATE SEIU Maint Worker II Step 76: $34.93/hour to Step 99: $45.66/hour External candidates will start at Step 76 ($34.93/hour) CURRENT ASSIGNMENT This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies within the next 12 months. This is the journey level classification performing skilled gardening and grounds maintenance. Incumbents work independently according to accepted standards of the trade, supervisory direction, and District procedures and practices and are expected to select appropriate tools, materials and approach to the work. Selection Process This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process", failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application. The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first. Application Process This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before outside candidates. External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Prepares soil for planting and plants trees, shrubs and seedlings; grades area for erosion control as required. Cultivates, mulches, fertilizes and maintains existing plantings; trims trees, and prunes shrubs, ground covers and annual planting; installs and maintains sprinkler system. Sets and operates sprinklers or water planting by hand as required; clears leaves, trash and debris, sweeps and rakes walkways and parking lots and leaves planted and surrounding public areas in a clean and orderly condition. Mixes various pesticides and sprays for vegetation, animal and insect control, following specific instructions. Cleans culverts, drainage areas and other natural lands on District properties. Maintains and repairs fences and gates and other minor structures found in District landscaped areas. Operates a truck or other vehicle to reach the work site. Uses, cleans and performs minor maintenance on a variety of hand and power tools common to the trade, including tillers, tractors, sprayers, chain saws, pruners, chippers, mowers and blowers. Reads and interprets blueprints and designs; discusses work to be performed with foreworkers or others. Answers inquiries from citizens regarding work performed. Selects tools, equipment and materials required for the job; loads and unloads materials and equipment. Maintains records of work performed and materials used; may assist other maintenance crews in emergency situations or take immediate action to mitigate hazards such as fallen tree limbs or broken glass. Minimum Qualifications Education Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. Experience The equivalent of three (3) years of gardening and grounds maintenance experience. Substitution Trade or technical school training in landscaping or horticulture may be substituted for the experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions. Must be physically capable of performing heavy physical labor, including lifting materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds. May be required to obtain on appropriate California pesticide applicator license. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Tools, equipment, methods and materials for the maintenance of grounds and varied landscaped and public use areas Tools, equipment, practices and techniques related to tree and shrub trimming and pruning Equipment and practices related to the safe use of various pesticides and herbicides Irrigation system installation and maintenance methods and techniques use and care of hand and power tools common to the trade Basic shop arithmetic Skill/ Ability in: Performing skilled landscaping and grounds maintenance work. Reading and interpreting plans and specifications Understanding and following oral and written directions. Calculating quantities and distances Maintaining accurate records and preparing simple reports of work performed Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Equal Employment OpportunityGroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.