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Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: AG-T11472-202212
Business Area: N/A - Multiple Departments
Opening Date: 12/23/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Pesticide Applicator positions, under supervision, follow written and oral Pest Control Recommendation directions to apply chemicals to control weeds and pests in City's parks, golf courses, and open spaces; keep records and maintain logs on chemical applications, chemical category, and time and equipment cards; perform preventive maintenance on all application equipment and change pumps, reels, and hoses on all vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
5% effective 1/1/24
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
5% effective 1/1/25
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
1. One year of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites.
2. Two years of full-time grounds maintenance experience which MUST include six months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites. Qualifying grounds maintenance experience MUST include cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs and trees.
3. Associate's Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field, AND three months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites.
NOTES:
CERTIFICATE: A valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance will be required within nine months from date of hire.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
NOTE:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 27 - July 3, 2023 (Pay Notes Added)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.
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I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
03
Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
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Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.
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How many months of full-time experience do you have applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites?
10
Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides.
11
I understand that commercial or residential structure pest control is NOT qualifying.
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Describe your full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in the following areas: a. Public parks; b. recreation areas; c. natural habitat or open space areas; d. golf courses; e. similar sites. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
13
How many years of full-time grounds maintenance experience do you have cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs, and trees?
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Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time grounds maintenance experience with lawns, shrubs, and trees.
15
Describe your full-time grounds maintenance experience with lawns, shrubs, and trees in the following areas: a. Cultivating; b. fertilizing; c. planting. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
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Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts to your application.
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If you are meeting the education requirement with an Associate's Degree in a closely related field, specify degree.
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Do you possess a valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate/license to your application.
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Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License.
20
I understand that a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
21
I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at the time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of degree/transcripts; proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA). If you are unable to attach, refer to the "Required Documents" section of the job posting for instructions.
Required Question
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: AG-T11472-202212
Business Area: N/A - Multiple Departments
Opening Date: 12/23/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Pesticide Applicator positions, under supervision, follow written and oral Pest Control Recommendation directions to apply chemicals to control weeds and pests in City's parks, golf courses, and open spaces; keep records and maintain logs on chemical applications, chemical category, and time and equipment cards; perform preventive maintenance on all application equipment and change pumps, reels, and hoses on all vehicles; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
5% effective 1/1/24
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
- In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Pesticide Applicator:
5% effective 1/1/25
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Pesticide Applicator employees generally begins at 5:00 a.m. and schedules will be adjusted earlier/later on occasion throughout the year.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
1. One year of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites.
2. Two years of full-time grounds maintenance experience which MUST include six months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites. Qualifying grounds maintenance experience MUST include cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs and trees.
3. Associate's Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field, AND three months of full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites.
NOTES:
- Commercial or residential structure pest control is NOT qualifying.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
CERTIFICATE: A valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance will be required within nine months from date of hire.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
NOTE:
- Some positions may require a valid California Class C-H Driver License for the transportation of hazardous materials at the time of hire.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 27 - July 3, 2023 (Pay Notes Added)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?
- Yes
- No
05
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
06
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
- Yes
- No
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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- City of San Diego Employment Information Center/Employee
- City Employee Association
- Government Jobs.com
- Community Organization
- Job Fair/Recruiter
- Handshake
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
- Jobs2Careers
- ZipRecruiter
- Diversityjobs
- Monster
- Brown & Caldwell Water Jobs (BCWaterJobs) (Specific to Water related jobs)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- San Diego Union-Tribune
- Voice and Viewpoint
- San Diego Asian Journal
- Television/Radio
- Other
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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.
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How many months of full-time experience do you have applying turf and ornamental pesticides in public parks, recreation areas, natural habitat or open space areas, golf courses or similar sites?
- None
- Less than 3 months
- 3 months to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 12 months
- 12 months to less than 18 months
- 18 months to less than 24 months
- 24 months or more
10
Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides.
- Public parks
- Recreation areas
- Natural habitat or open space areas
- Golf courses
- Similar sites
- None of the above
11
I understand that commercial or residential structure pest control is NOT qualifying.
- Yes
- No
12
Describe your full-time experience applying turf and ornamental pesticides in the following areas: a. Public parks; b. recreation areas; c. natural habitat or open space areas; d. golf courses; e. similar sites. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
13
How many years of full-time grounds maintenance experience do you have cultivating, fertilizing, and planting lawns, shrubs, and trees?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
14
Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time grounds maintenance experience with lawns, shrubs, and trees.
- Cultivating
- Fertilizing
- Planting
- None of the above
15
Describe your full-time grounds maintenance experience with lawns, shrubs, and trees in the following areas: a. Cultivating; b. fertilizing; c. planting. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
16
Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Landscape Technology or a closely related field? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts to your application.
- Yes
- No
17
If you are meeting the education requirement with an Associate's Degree in a closely related field, specify degree.
18
Do you possess a valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or California Qualified Applicator License (QAL) in Landscape Maintenance? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate/license to your application.
- Yes
- No
19
Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License.
- Yes
- No
20
I understand that a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
- Yes
- No
21
I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at the time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of degree/transcripts; proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA). If you are unable to attach, refer to the "Required Documents" section of the job posting for instructions.
- Yes
- No
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