CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Landscape Maintenance Worker, responsible for maintaining beautiful landscapes and ensuring public safety. This role involves hands-on work in a dynamic environment, where you'll perform essential tasks such as weed control, irrigation maintenance, and overseeing workers. The position offers a chance to contribute to community beautification while working alongside dedicated professionals. If you enjoy outdoor work and have a passion for maintaining vibrant landscapes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C) required.
• Pass a Drug Screening prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscape plantings and perform weed control.
• Operate light vehicles and equipment for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of safety practices

Knowledge of traffic regulations

Ability to learn new equipment/functions

Knowledge of power tools maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

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 (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off

Under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker, the incumbent maintains landscape plantings, performs weed control and soil sterilization, maintains irrigation systems, oversees MPRO (County Probationers) workers, handles homeless encampment removal and graffiti abatement. Involves heavy manual labor. Operates light vehicles and equipment, must possess a valid Class C driver’s license. May be assigned duties of the Caltrans Highway Maintenance Worker classification.

PARF# 04-5-1564 / JC-476131

Eligibility for hire may depend on your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker Exam. Applicants must be on the state examination list unless transferring, reinstating, or applying through permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotion. To apply for the exam, search by classification title on the CalCareers website. The Human Resources and Hiring Unit contacts are available for questions. Please complete the 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey: Survey Link.

Additional information about the job is 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 will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range if applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Refer to the Class Specification for details. Requirements include:

• Valid California Driver’s License (Class C), with questions answered on the application.
• Pass a Drug Screening prior to hire.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license is required for operating state vehicles.

Qualifications will be verified before interview or appointment. Education-based eligibility requires submission of unofficial transcripts or diplomas. Foreign transcripts must include U.S. degree equivalency evaluation from approved agencies listed at NACES or AICE.

Application Instructions

Submit completed applications and all required documents by the Final Filing Date. Applications mailed or hand-delivered should include the JC number, PARF#, and job title on the STD 678 form.

Application packages can be submitted electronically via CalCareers or mailed/delivered to:

Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P.O. Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Drop-off location: Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed weekends and holidays.

Required documents include:

• STD Form 678 or electronic application through CalCareers.
• Experience and Education documentation supporting minimum qualifications.
• Resume (optional).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations should request them during interview scheduling. Contact the EEO contact listed.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional factors for evaluation include:

• Knowledge of safety practices, traffic regulations, and equipment care.
• Knowledge of traffic control, lane closures, and shadow protection.
• Knowledge of power tools maintenance and service.
• Ability to learn new equipment/functions and respond to emergencies with sound judgment.

For benefits, see the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in California.

Contact Information

Human Resources: Shirley Panugaling, [phone], [e-mail]

Hiring Unit: Isabel Garcia, [phone], [e-mail]

Requests for Reasonable Accommodations should be made when scheduling interviews. For additional questions on accommodations or EEO, contact the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). Do not submit confidential info like SSN, birth date, or driver’s license number in applications or transcripts.

Positions are also available at other locations: 5055 Farmhill Blvd, Woodside; 333 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City; 2501 East Bayshore Rd, Redwood City, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, and maintains a drug-free workplace policy.