Maintenance Equipment Operator - Part time

Greater Vallejo Recreation District; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 26,518 - 28,240; Part time

Job summary

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is seeking a Part Time Maintenance Equipment Operator for park and facility maintenance in Vallejo, California. You will assist with operations involving the upkeep of parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities.

This role requires some general maintenance experience, proficiency in operating relevant equipment, and a valid California driver’s license. Join us in enhancing community quality of life through activities in our parks!

Qualifications

• Some general maintenance experience is desirable.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance crew in park and facility upkeep.
• Operate and maintain lawn care equipment.
• Conduct inspections and minor repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of general construction methods

Grounds maintenance techniques

Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Understanding of equipment safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Utility vehicles

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Announcement

Position: Part Time Maintenance Equipment Operator

Department: Maintenance

Job Opening Date: June 5, 2026

Location: Parks

Deadline for applying: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $19.25 - $20.50

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers. GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.

GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $12.9 million for general fund operations and Measure K funding amounting to $2.2 million. The Measure K funding is being utilized to purchase necessary equipment, improve parks, facilities.

Job Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Definition

Under general supervision assist full-time maintenance crew and performs skilled work in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the upkeep of parks, athletic fields, landscaped areas, trails, and recreational facilities. The employee operates a variety of vehicles and equipment while assisting with grounds maintenance, landscaping, and facility improvements.

Supervision Received Exercised

Receive immediate supervision from higher level maintenance staff.

Essential and Marginal Function Statements

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

1. Assist full-time maintenance crew in all aspects of park, facilities and buildings maintenance as directed.
2. Operate equipment such as tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, loaders, and other grounds maintenance machinery.
3. Mow, trim, edge, and maintain turf areas, sports fields, and landscaped grounds.
4. Perform routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, and minor maintenance of equipment.
5. Follow all safety procedures and report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
6. Maintain accurate records of equipment use and maintenance activities.
7. Maintain landscaping in District parks, grounds and buildings using a variety of hand and power tools; prune shrubs and trees; mow and edge lawns and fields as directed.
8. Perform minor repairs on irrigation system; dig holes to expose irrigation pipe; repair as needed.
9. Clean park grounds, buildings and facilities; clean restrooms, offices and empty trash receptacles; haul thrash and debris as directed.
10. Routinely inspect walls, sidewalks and play equipment for graffiti and remove as directed.
11. Inspect play equipment for unsafe structures and hazards; repair as necessary or refer to supervisor.
12. Prepare baseball and softball fields in advance of games, including watering, dragging the infields, and chalking appropriate lines; set out bases; clean dugouts and bleachers and empty thrash.
13. Perform turf maintenance functions on turf areas including mowing, fertilizing, aerating topdressing, and overseeing as directed.
14. Perform routine maintenance on work trucks; wash and detail trucks.
15. Work day or evenings hours and assigned weekends and holidays.

Marginal Functions

1. Provide support as needed for various recreation programs.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Basic methods and techniques of general construction, grounds maintenance and custodial work.
• Basic operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

Ability to

• Learn to perform a variety of maintenance, construction, custodial and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Learn fertilizer composition and application; plant identification, care, pruning, and maintenance practices.
• Learn mowing techniques and operation of a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform heavy manual labor and a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.

Experience and Education Guidelines

Some general maintenance experience performing similar maintenance work within park, landscaped areas and building facilities is desirable.

Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Possession of valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Field environment, travel from site to site; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, heat, cold and inclement weather conditions; work around slippery or uneven surfaces, and around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling; working at heights; standing for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicles and equipment.

FLSA: Non-exempt

FLSA: Non-exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

GVRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawful discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age or sexual orientation or military status of such person.

“Building community and enhancing quality of life through people, parks, and programs.”