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.