REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485) Class Specification and Add Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485A) Class Specification
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department proposes to modify the classification (class) specification for Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485). The request for Commission approval of the modification is based on Personnel & Salary Resolution Sec. 6(d) which states, "Classification specifications for positions in the Classified Service must first be approved and adopted by the City of Santa Clara Civil Service Commission before they may be approved and adopted by the City Council."
DISCUSSION
The Human Resources Department and Parks & Recreation Department coordinated to update the Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485) class specification. The primary purpose of the classification update was to merge the Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485) and Cemetery Worker I (Job Code 290) classifications into one classification titled Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485). Merging the classifications will assist with staffing capacity and will allow incumbents to cross train across the Department. The Cemetery Worker I (Job Code 290) classification will be deleted. There is one (1) incumbent in the Cemetery Worker I (Job Code 290) classification and they will be placed in the Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485) classification. As employees are hired, rehired, or promoted, they will be placed into the Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Job Code 485) classification.
Revisions to the classification include updates throughout the classification including adding the Class Summary section, Distinguishing Characteristics section, and updates to the Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections. The Minimum Qualifications section has been updated to expand the type of experience required and clarify the required licenses and ce...
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