Special Program Assistant II (Grounds Maintenance)

Salary

$18.36 per hour

(The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.)

Schedule

Various hours, Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Weekends and holidays may also be required

Location

Los Angeles Zoo – 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Duties / Job Description

This is an at-will exempt intermittent position which can be terminated at any time without cause. A Special Program Assistant II will perform a variety of janitorial and routine gardening and landscaping duties. The duties include, but are not limited to:

Remove litter and debris
Perform general gardening duties
Assist in the sweeping and washing of cement walks and other areas
Hand water trees and shrubs
Assist with the pruning of small trees and shrubs and mowing of lawns
Pull weeds and cultivate soil
Using various tools and power equipment relating to gardening work
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Duties may be outdoors and may be exposed to the sun and heat for a prolonged period of time

Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain and stand for extended periods of time
Work may involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching
Strength to lift and carry tools, equipment and other materials (up to 50 pounds)
Previous gardening, maintenance, and sprinkler irrigation experience is preferred
For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email an updated resume or a completed City application to lazoo.personnel@lacity.org and the subject line must include “SPA II (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE – 11.23).” Resumes and/or applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, or until sufficient applications have been received.