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[Joan Stevens]

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--- On Fri, 9/12/08, Yvonne Savio <ydsavio at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
From: Yvonne Savio <ydsavio at ucdavis.edu>
Subject: Job Op: Garden Specialist, LA
To: "Yvonne work" <ydsavio at ucdavis.edu>
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008, 2:55 PM

Hi, All--Job OpportunityFor more info and to apply, contact Maribelle Franco directly at323-221-9944, extension 181-------------------------------------------------GARDEN SPECIALIST - LOS ANGELES RIVER CENTER & GARDENSMOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITYLos Angeles River Center and Gardens570 West Avenue Twenty-six, Suite 100Los Angeles, California 90065Phone (323) 221-9944 Fax (323) 221-9934A public entity of the State of California exercising joint powers of theSanta Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Conejo Recreationand Park District, and the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District pursuantto Section 6500 et seq. of the Government CodeThe Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is recruiting aGarden Specialist tooversee, develop, and maintain planting areas as well as maintainirrigation, fountains, and otherpark elements at the MRCA's Los Angeles River Center and Gardens.The employee will perform a variety of skilled gardening and maintenancework. He/she must beable to work as a crew member as well as independently. Must have goodjudgment in decisionmakingand be able to make regular progress on tasks independently.RESPONSIBILITIES:. Install and maintain planting throughout park grounds. Determinemaintenance needs with dailyinspection of all areas. Plant, water, weed, fertilize, and spray plants,shrubs and trees.. Develop and execute seasonal planting plans for park grounds andcourtyards.. Purchase and select supplies, locate suppliers and purchase plants asneeded.. Identify problems such as diseases, weeds, insect pests, and user damage.Set planting careschedules. Apply pesticides and fertilizers as needed.. Provide proper upkeep of courtyards, fountains, sidewalks, driveways,parking lots, picnic lawns,and other grounds features, including daily removal of leaves and debrisfrom all areas. Pick uplitter and trash, empty trash cans, remove graffiti.. Maintain and adjust irrigation systems. Diagnose and repair irrigationsystems, clean sprinklerheads. Maintain and clean park fountains. Maintain buildings, picnicgrounds, and restrooms ingood condition as necessary.. Operate and maintain light equipment such as mowers, edgers, blowers, andbrush cutters, andhand tools.. Follow and enforce operating procedures for safety regulations and qualitycontrol.. May supervise volunteers, court crews, seasonal workers, and youth crews.Train employees inhorticultural practices. Review employees' work to evaluate quality andquantity.. Assist visitors to the park.. Follow written and verbal directions.REQUIRED SKILLS:. 3 years of experience dealing with plant care, grounds maintenance,protection of flora andfauna, and public facility care. Detailed knowledge of growth habits and patterns, care requirements, andspecial needs for bothexotic ornamentals and native California plants. Training in arboriculture, horticulture and irrigation systems, pesticidecertification. Ability to work independently and with others; work safely using hand andpower tools; performminor mechanical repairs; perform heavy physical labor, including liftingand carrying itemsweighing up to 90 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet. Outgoing individual with experience dealing with the public. High School diploma with training in natural resources or closely relatedfield. Valid California Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification for CPR and First AidCertificate within threemonths of hire. Must be fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish is desirable but notrequiredPAY: $16.15 - $19.62 per hourREQUIRED HOURS: 40 hours a week, possible weekend scheduleTO APPLY, CONTACT: Maribelle Franco, (323) 221-9944, extension 181-------------------------------------Ciao for now. Yvonne SavioCommon Ground Garden Program ManagerUniversity of California Cooperative Extension, Los Angeles CountyPO Box 222554800 E. Cesar E. Chavez AvenueLos Angeles CA 90022Phone:   323-260-3407Fax:       323-881-0067Email:    ydsavio at ucdavis.eduWebsite: http://celosangeles.ucdavis.edu/Common_Ground_Garden_Program/Master Gardener Email Gardening helpline:  mglosangeleshelpline at ucdavis.eduMaster Gardener Phone Gardening helpline:  323-260-3238 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award, Los Angeles Community Garden Council2007 Certificate of Commendation, Los Angeles Unified School District2006 Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles2004 "Feeding the Hungry" Garden Crusader Award, Gardener'sSupply Company Since 1978, the Common Ground Garden program has helped Los Angeles Countyresidents to garden, grow their own food, and healthfully prepare it.  Ourtargeted audience and priority are to serve limited-resource residents andthose traditionally underrepresented.  By training community volunteers, weempower neighborhoods to create their own solutions.  Our Master Gardenervolunteers work primarily with community gardens, school gardens, seniors,and homeless and battered women's shelters. In 2007, 179 Master Gardeners volunteered 8,037 hours serving 64,262low-income gardeners in Los Angeles County at 31 community gardens, 48school gardens, 13 shelter gardens, 2 senior gardens, and 14 fairs andfarmers markets.

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