Facility Maintenance Worker I/II - Landscaping & Irrigation Focus

City of Orinda; Orinda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Orinda is seeking dependable Facility Maintenance Workers I/II with a landscaping focus to maintain parks, landscaped areas, and City facilities. The roles involve outdoor work, irrigation upkeep, and semi-skilled building maintenance under varying supervision levels.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years’ experience in landscape/maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it through City training.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year for Maintenance Worker I; 3 years for Maintenance Worker II in general, park, landscape maintenance or construction.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Certification: CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain via City-sponsored training.
• License: Valid California driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City parks, landscaped areas, grounds, and public spaces.
• Plant, prune, and maintain lawns, shrubs, hedges, and trees; perform routine landscape maintenance.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems; adjust timers and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate landscaping equipment, power tools, and机械 equipment safely.
• Assist with building, park, and facility maintenance and minor repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests professionally and courteously.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR, AED, First Aid certification

Job description

Love Working Outdoors? Take Pride in Your Work? JOIN TEAM ORINDA!

The City of Orinda is seeking dependable, skilled, and motivated individuals to join our Public Works team as Facility Maintenance Workers I/II with a Landscaping Focus.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the City's commitment to maintaining beautiful parks, landscaped areas, public spaces, and City facilities. As the City brings landscaping services in-house, we are expanding our maintenance team and looking for individuals who take pride in their craftsmanship, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to providing quality service to the community.

Why Join the City of Orinda?

The City of Orinda is a small, community-oriented organization nestled in the beautiful East Bay hills. Our employees take pride in their work and in providing services that directly benefit the community.

As a member of the Public Works team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a visible difference in the appearance and maintenance of Orinda's parks, landscaped areas, and public spaces.

• Work with a dedicated team of maintenance professionals.

• Apply your landscaping and technical skills to a variety of projects and assignments.

• Develop additional skills through hands-on experience and training.

• Be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining the City's facilities and infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Facility Maintenance Workers perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and improvement activities throughout the City. These positions will have a primary focus on landscaping and grounds maintenance, including the care of parks, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, lawns, irrigation systems, and other public spaces.

Depending on experience and classification level, employees work under immediate or general supervision and are expected to demonstrate increasing independence, technical skills, and initiative.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain City parks, landscaped areas, grounds, and public spaces.

• Plant, cultivate, prune, and maintain lawns, ground cover, plants, shrubs, hedges, and trees.

• Perform routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and general groundskeeping.

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems, including adjusting and replacing timers, monitoring system operation, and troubleshooting irrigation issues.

• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.

• Identify maintenance needs, address potential hazards, and maintain clean, safe, and attractive public spaces.

Facilities & General Maintenance

• Perform a variety of building, park, and facility maintenance and repair activities.

• Assist with semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other general maintenance work.

• Inspect assigned areas and identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and vandalism.

• Maintain City buildings, parks, sports fields, walkways, and other public facilities.

• Assist with preparing and maintaining athletic fields and facilities for City activities and special events.

• Respond to maintenance requests and public inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.

Equipment, Safety & Teamwork

• Safely operate and maintain a variety of maintenance and landscaping equipment.

• Follow established safety practices and properly use personal protective equipment.

• Work independently or collaboratively with other maintenance staff to complete assigned projects.

• Maintain work records and document completed maintenance activities.

• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies and urgent maintenance needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Facility Maintenance Worker I

• Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of general, park, landscape maintenance or construction work.

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

• Certification: Valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification through City-sponsored training.

• License: Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Facility Maintenance Worker II

• Experience: Three years of experience as a Facility Maintenance Worker I or equivalent years of full time experience performing a variety of general, park, landscape maintenance or construction work.

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

• Certification: Valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification through City-sponsored training.

• License: Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This position involves active, hands-on work in an outdoor environment. Employees must be able to perform physical activities including walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently.

Work may involve exposure to heat, noise, inclement weather, chemicals, poison oak, mechanical and electrical hazards, and other outdoor working conditions. Employees must be available for on-call, standby, and emergency call assignments. Work on July 4th Holiday is required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands‑on maintenance professional who takes pride in creating and maintaining attractive, safe, and well‑kept public spaces. They bring practical experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and irrigation, along with the ability to operate a variety of landscaping tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate is a self‑starter who enjoys working outdoors, demonstrates initiative, and can work independently as well as collaboratively with a team. They have a keen eye for detail, take ownership of their assignments, and understand the importance of maintaining City parks, landscaped areas, and facilities to a high standard.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Landscaping Expertise: Experience with landscape maintenance, including planting, pruning, mowing, edging, weed control, and maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas.

• Irrigation Knowledge: Familiarity with irrigation systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and routine maintenance.

• Equipment Proficiency: Experience safely operating and maintaining commercial landscaping equipment, power tools, and related machinery.

• Problem‑Solving Skills: The ability to recognize maintenance needs, troubleshoot problems, and take appropriate corrective action.

• Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safe work practices, proper equipment use, and maintaining safe conditions for employees and the public.

• Dependability & Initiative: A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to prioritize assignments and complete work with minimal supervision.

• Teamwork & Customer Service: A positive attitude and the ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the community.

Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in a job well done, and wants to make a visible difference in the Orinda community every day.

Special Instructions

Closing Date: December 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM

The City of Orinda is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.

Pre-Employment Processes:

Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which will consist of a background history check, conviction history check, as well as a medical exam including a pre-placement drug screen before hire.