Caltrans Landscape Worker

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor, or guidance of a Caltrans Highway/Landscape Maintenance Leadworker, or another qualified crew member the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker maintains functional and landscape plantings; weed control; irrigation repair, soil sterilization; mixing and applying chemicals for weed and insect control; operates and maintains various light equipment and performs general laboring tasks associated with the maintenance of the State Highway system.

PARF# 07-26-0400 / JC-519779

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Position located at 9153 E Lower Azusa Rd, Rosemead, CA - 91770, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 25 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. Assignments will generally be within D-7; overnight travel on per diem may be required. Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedules including nights, holidays and weekends; may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. Personal safety requirements include:

A.Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.

B.Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.

C.Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.