CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Caltrans District 3; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking department dedicated to maintaining California's beautiful landscapes! As a Landscape Maintenance Worker, you will play a crucial role in preserving the environment through hands-on work, including landscape maintenance, weed control, and irrigation system upkeep. This position involves heavy manual labor and requires a valid Class C driver's license. If you are passionate about outdoor work and want to contribute to the community, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference. Apply now to be part of a team that values diversity and equal opportunity!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License (Class C).
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and operate light vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscape plantings and perform weed control.
• Oversee MPRO workers and abate graffiti.

Skills

Landscape Maintenance

Weed Control

Irrigation Systems Maintenance

Heavy Manual Labor

Valid Class C Driver's License

Tools

Light Vehicles

Job description

Job Posting: Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker

Department of Transportation

JC-476131 - Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker

Final Filing Date: 5/14/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (via CalCareer Account), Mail, Drop-off

Under supervision, the incumbent maintains landscape plantings, performs weed control, soil sterilization, maintains irrigation systems, oversees MPRO workers, removes homeless encampments, and abates graffiti. Involves heavy manual labor. Operates light vehicles and equipment; valid Class C driver’s license required. May perform duties of Highway Maintenance Worker.

PARF# 04-5-1564 / JC-476131

Eligibility: Based on score from Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker Exam. Must be on the exam list or have transfer, reinstatement, or other eligible status. Apply for exam via provided link. Contact HR or Hiring Unit for questions. Participate in a quick survey about how you found this job.

Additional info available in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Location: 380 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, San Mateo County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Salary: New to State candidates hired at minimum salary or applicable range.

Minimum Requirements

Refer to Class Specification. Requirements include:

• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C); answer CDL questions on application with details.
• Pass drug screening prior to hire.

Possession of a valid driver’s license required for operating state vehicles. Verification of qualifications will occur before interview/appointment. Foreign transcripts require U.S. equivalency report. Visit NACES or AICE for evaluation agencies.

Application Instructions

Submit completed applications and required documents by the Final Filing Date. Applications not postmarked by this date are ineligible. For mailed applications, include JC-476131, PARF# 04-5-1564, and title on STD 678 form.

Apply online via www.CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail/drop-off at designated addresses. Required documents include STD 678 form; resume is optional.

Who May Apply

Current classification, eligible for transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus. Priority given to SROA/Surplus candidates. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications.

Additional Locations

Other locations include: 5055 Farmhill Blvd, Woodside; 333 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City; 2501 East Bayshore Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Drug-free workplace policy applies.