Location: Simi Valley,CA, USA
Ventura County
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
Until filled or until 50 applicants
Salary
$22.19-$28.35 Hourly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and Supplemental
About Simi Valley
The City of Simi Valley, home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, was incorporated in 1969. It is a General Law City with a Council/Manager form of government. Simi Valley encompasses an area of 41.7 square miles and is located in the southeast portion of Ventura County. The current estimated population is 126,356, yet Simi Valley maintains a unique balance of open space and City amenities.
Outdoor recreation includes over a dozen beautiful parks, camping and picnic spots, tennis courts, two golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States. Boating and other water sporting activities are only 60 to 90 minutes away in Ventura and Santa Barbara. The City of Los Angeles is less than an hour away.
Excellent community facilities provide service to Simi Valley residents. The City has one general hospital, 47 religious institutions, one library, one Cultural Arts Center, three newspapers, one radio station, 24 financial institutions, 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools. Two community colleges and three universities are also within commuting distance.
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Location
500 West Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley, 93065
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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, hardworking, and possess the following:
* General knowledge and experience in landscape & irrigation
* Utilizing maintenance equipment related to landscape maintenance, landscape construction, and groundskeeping operations.
* Ability to communicate effectively with their supervisor and the public
* Electronically maintain records and reports
* Plan and organize their own time during the work day.
Experience in any or all of the following areas is highly desirable:
* Landscape maintenance or construction
* Arboriculture
* Irrigation systems construction/repair
* Water management
* Landscape maintenance districts
* Parks maintenance
* Urban forestry
* Public works maintenance
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in which medical is fully paid for most plans (including family coverage) as specified in the current employee group contract, a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, and many additional benefits including:
* Retirement/Pension:
* 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013), 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and single-highest year final compensation.
* 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members, 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and three-year average highest final compensation.
* 457(b) plan with a Roth option; City contribution of $20 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
* The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
* Health Insurance: Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date. A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program. The City contributes $157 per month and up to $2,262.44 per month in Simiflex Dollars, towards the cost of medical. Simiflex Dollars can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are also available.
* Prescription Drug Plan: Major retail options and mail order program.
* Paid Dental Insurance: After the City contribution of up to $90.02 per month, Dental insurance from Delta Dental costs the employee $0 per month for family coverage depending on plan chosen.
* Vision Insurance: After the City contribution of $21.00 per month, Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems, provided by Aetna.
* Optional Insurance from AFLAC: Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.
* Paid Leave:
* 208 hours (26, 8-hour days) per year of paid time off (one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave) which has the option to be cashed out. Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
* 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
* Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans provided at City expense.
* Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per year.
* Alternative Work Schedules: Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule with alternative Monday or Friday off.
This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.
Special Instructions
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Don't delay, click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.
This recruitment is open until filled or if 50 applications are received. This recruitment may close at any time. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.
Selection Process:
* Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position
* Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be evaluated by their responses to the supplemental questions. During the assessment process, the rater(s) will not have access to your name, application or resume. You are solely evaluated on your supplemental responses, so please be detailed as possible.
* The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions.
* Additional testing such a written, oral panel interviews, and department level interviews may occur.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
* Passing a background investigation
* Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable
* Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor
* Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
* 5-year Verification of employment
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must submit form DD214.
Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.
City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Workforce Diversity.