PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Park Maintenance Assistant (Permanent Intermittent) for the Torrey Pines area in San Diego County. The incumbent will lead seasonal staff in housekeeping, facility maintenance, and equipment operations at the maintenance shop and state reserve.

The role runs Friday–Monday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, up to 1500 hours per year, in-office, not telework eligible. A valid California driver's license is required, with Live Scan background and medical clearance beforehand.

Qualifications

• Requires valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• Background investigation via Live Scan and medical clearance required.
• Uniformed position with departmental uniform and grooming standards.
• Tested for drug/alcohol per CCR 599.961/962; testing optional unless required by circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Lead a staff of seasonal park maintenance employees in housekeeping, facility maintenance, and equipment operations.
• Duties performed in day use lots, State Reserve and extensions.
• Work schedule Friday to Monday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM; up to 1500 hours per year.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Job Posting: PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (P/I)

Department of Parks & Recreation

Final Filing Date: 9/15/2026

Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) / SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT / NORTH SECTOR / TORREY PINES STATE NATURAL RESERVE

The reporting location for this position is the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Maintenance Shop. This position will work under the direction of the Park Maintenance Chief I.

The position may be required to work throughout the entire district on occasion.

Duties require this position to lead a staff of seasonal park maintenance employees in the daily operations of housekeeping, facility maintenance, and equipment operations in the day use lots, State Reserve and the extension.

The incumbent’s work schedule will be Friday to Monday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This position may work up to 1500 hours per year

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding the position, contact Steve Petix at [phone] or [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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

Working Conditions

Typical work activities involve frequent periods of bending, stooping, and lifting.

May require heavy physical work including lifting, pushing, or pulling.

May have extensive exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

May work in remote locations.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

Minimum Requirements

• PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Working Title: PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (P/I)

Classification: PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

$21.08 - $25.10

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: San Diego County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Work Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Week: Friday - Monday

Job Code #: JC-530911

Position #(s): 549-937-6766-902

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact: Valerie Stephens, [phone], [e-mail]

EEO Contact: Sharon Comas - 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.

Eligibility Information

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Park Maintenance Assistant. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
2. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
3. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

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.