PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

Department Of Parks & Recreation; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State housing may be available

Job summary

The State of California’s Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a Park Maintenance Chief I for the Desert Division / Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, based in Borrego Springs, CA. This permanent, full-time role oversees maintenance services and staff, coordinating facility and equipment budgets and ensuring CEQA compliance.

Applicants must have a valid California driver's license, pass background/medical clearances, and be able to work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance staff.
• Ability to coordinate facility and equipment budgets.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance services function and supervises staff.
• Coordinates budget for facility maintenance and equipment.
• Completes CEQA documents for projects and develops contract specs.
• Maintains park unit facility records and manages recycling programs.
• Assists district staff with resource management and safety programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget coordination

Driver's license

Job description

PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I
PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

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

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I – DESERT DIVISION / COLORADO DESERT DISTRICT / ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK

The reporting location is the Anza-Borrego Maintenance office or Borrego Palm Canyon Campground Maintenance Shop in Borrego Springs, CA. This position will work under the direction of Park Maintenance Chief III.
The Park Maintenance Chief I (PMCI) is responsible for the maintenance services function and immediate supervision of the maintenance staff. This position will provide an excellent career opportunity for someone interested in all aspects of maintenance functions and will be responsible for Maintenance. The PMCI coordinates the budget for facility maintenance and equipment for inclusion in the District’s annual budget. Completes CEQA documents for specific projects, develops specifications for contracts, maintains park unit facility records, acts as unit recycling coordinator. Assists District staff with resource management projects within the units. Supervises unit Material Safety Data Sheet, respirator, and confined space programs and training. Services and supervising the maintenance staff for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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.

PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

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 may be available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Joel Duprey at [phone] or at [e-mail] .

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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

Working Conditions

May have extensive exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Office work and desk work as well as field visits, hiking to sites, working outdoors in all types of weather and seasons. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of sitting, standing and walking.
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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I
• PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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.

Shall Consider:

PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

$5,658.00 - $7,014.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

In Office

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

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.

Candidates that believe theymeet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of yourdegree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to beconsidered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be requiredprior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supportingdocuments (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medicalinformation, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus asyour claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as anadditional document.

Additional Instructions

Ifsubmitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include thePosition # 549-941-6232-001 and the Job Control # JC-537238 in the "Examinationor Job Title for which you are applying" section on the STD. 678.
Note: Ifyou are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for eachposition separately. Incomplete applications or applications received withmultiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History onthe STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, totaltime worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbersof supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you beingscreened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to aninterview.

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; or Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR. 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.

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.

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