PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

State of California; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State housing

Job summary

State of California, Mount Diablo State Park, Clayton, CA, seeks a Park Maintenance Chief I to lead the facilities function for Mount Diablo State Park/Benicia State Recreation Area. In this role you will supervise housekeeping, facility and grounds upkeep, and equipment management, reporting to Park Maintenance Chief II.

You will develop staff through training and leadership, coordinate with community and multiple agencies, and ensure efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C driver’s license required.
• Background investigation prior to appointment.
• Medical clearance prior to being hired.
• May involve heavy physical work including lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and direct the overall maintenance program for Mount Diablo State Park/Benicia State Recreation Area.
• Manage daily housekeeping, facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment management, and related functions.
• Provide leadership, supervision, training and employee development to staff.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with community, local/state/federal entities and others with similar roles.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Facility maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Job description

PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

$6,190.00 - $7,689.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2026

The reporting location for this position is Mount Diablo State Park, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA. This position will work under the direction of Park Maintenance Chief II.

The Diablo Range District is looking for a leader for the Facilities function for Mount Diablo State Park/Benicia State Recreation Area. With assistance from the Park Maintenance Chief II, the Park Maintenance Chief I has the authority and responsibility to plan, supervise and direct the overall maintenance program for Mount Diablo State Park/Benicia State Recreation Area. This position manages the daily housekeeping, facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment management and related functions. This position provides leadership, supervision, training, and employee development opportunities to the staff. The incumbent maintains cooperative professional relationships within the community in order to further the philosophy and purposes of the State Park System and ensure clear direct liaison is maintained with local, State, Federal and outside entities with similar roles and responsibilities.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

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 .

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Matt Courtney 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 in the field may involve frequent and prolonged periods of standing and walking.

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

Work environment in an office setting, using computer, telephone, and other business equipment. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of sitting.

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 CHIEF I $6,190.00 - $7,689.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Mount Diablo State Park, 96 Mitchell Canyon Road, Clayton, CA.

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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.

• 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.

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

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants

You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

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

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I. 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.
• 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).
• 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.