CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER role with the State of California, based in Orange County, performing landscape maintenance, weed control, soil sterilization, and chemical applications for weed and insect control. Overtime, night shifts, weekends are possible; may require travel across the district and temporary duty.

Position is permanent, full-time with a monthly salary range of $4,102–$4,865. A valid Class C license is required; exam eligibility and the Post & Bid process apply.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is desirable.
• Ability to operate and maintain light automotive equipment and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscape plantings and weed control along state highways.
• Apply chemicals for weed and insect control as needed.
• Operate and maintain light equipment; perform general laboring tasks outdoors.

Job description

Job Posting: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department of Transportation

JC-529482 CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/31/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker maintains functional and landscape plantings; weed control; soil sterilization; mixes and applies 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. The incumbent may be required 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. May be loaned to other cost centers. This position is represented under collective bargaining.

PARF 12-27-0091 | JC-529482

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 https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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Working Conditions

Position(s) located in District 12 throughout Orange County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The employee will be based at a Maintenance Station in a climate controlled environment under artificial lights, but most of the duties and time will be spent outdoors operating equipment and/or performing manual labor. Weather conditions vary from a cold, windy and wet winter climate to a very hot and dry summer climate. May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, hot materials, chemicals, loud noises, inclement weather, steep, uneven and/or unstable terrain, fast moving traffic, and/or extreme temperatures. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. May be exposed/put in stressful situations. Will be required to wear long pants and appropriate footwear in good condition, and must wear provided Personal Protective Safety Equipment including but not limited to: shirts and/or vests, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, respirators, ear plugs, as well as other safety devices deemed necessary. The incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the assigned area and may be required to travel and work in other areas in the District.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529482

Position #(s): 912-631-6297-XXX

Working Title: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Classification: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,102.00 - $4,865.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Orange County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• This classification requires a valid Class C driver's license.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position, but cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC). Knowledge: Operation and care of automotive equipment including light trucks, vans and automobiles; gas and diesel power tools such as brush chippers, pesticide spray rigs, tractor movers, chainsaws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers and mowers; hand tools such as hoe, shovel, broom, rake, pitchfork, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.; maintenance of landscape planting; use of weed and pest control methods and materials. Knowledge of basic safe work practices to protect their own safety and health and that of others. Must possess a knowledge of statewide Maintenance functions and the mission, goals, organization, and procedures of the Department of Transportation. Abilities and Analytical: Ability to communicate and follow oral and written instructions at a level required for successful job performance; operate and communicate clearly over a two-way radio system; do manual labor; keep records. Ability to recognize common diseases and pests related to plants that are for landscaping for highway facilities. Ability to use equipment required in highway plantings and landscaping maintenance. Ability to assist in work relating to the landscape of highways, and safety roadside rest facilities. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to operate automatic and manual transmissions is desirable.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact: Michael Aguirre [phone] [e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact: Debra Cline [phone] [e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office [phone] [e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.