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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$35,328.96 to
$51,281.28
PAY GRADE: 26
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Grounds Maintenance Workers perform landscape, garden and greenhouse duties such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, weeding and snow and ice prevention and removal; and operate hand and power tools, power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts and hoists.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Department of Administration, State Public Works Division, Buildings and Grounds section is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker 5. This position performs duties in Carson City and Reno areas comprised of 179 acres. This position reports to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 1. The incumbent must have experience with all aspects of irrigation: system installation, system maintenance, and system repair. This includes maintenance of grounds including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pest control and sprinkler repair and maintenance. This position also assists in set ups of special events and completes moving requests for state agencies. Snow and ice removal is mandatory. Incumbent must have a valid Nevada drivers license at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position works with inmate labor and the incumbent must be able to work flexible/rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and standby/call back. This position requires a criminal history check that is the responsibility of the incumbent to pay for. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Three years of grounds maintenance experience, one year of which was installing, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and related equipment; OR one year of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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This position is subject to being on stand by and/or call back |
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Incumbents may be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in addition to their normal work schedules. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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This position requires working with inmate crews. |
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1) Describe your experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems including where the experience was gained.
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