PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF I

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

Benefits offered by this job

State housing may be required

Housing provided if available

Job summary

California State Parks is seeking a Park Maintenance Chief I in the Central Valley District to lead maintenance operations at Columbia State Historic Park. The role reports to Park Maintenance Chief II and oversees diverse crews, ensuring effective planning, budgeting and contract management.

The position requires a valid California driver's license, background check, medical clearance, and may involve state housing considerations depending on location.

Qualifications

• Must have valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• Background investigation will be conducted prior to hire.
• Medical clearance is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, organizes and schedules the maintenance program for the Facilities Program.
• Supervises permanent, seasonal and special program crews.
• Collaborates with District Maintenance Chief II on planning, budgeting, grant management, purchasing and contracting.

Tools

MAXIMO

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.

PARKS MAINTENANCE CHIEF I – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT / COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK

The reporting location for this position is Columbia State Historic Park in Columbia, CA. This position will work under the direction of Park Maintenance Chief II.

The Park Maintenance Chief I (PMC I) plans, directs, organizes and schedules the maintenance program for the Facilities Program and has supervision responsibilities for permanent, seasonal and special program crews. The PMCI works directly with the District Maintenance Chief II on planning, budgeting, grant management, purchasing and contracting for the Facilities operations.

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 may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Ryan Canutt 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.

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

Office environment. Daily and frequent use of personal computer and a variety of office software applications at a workstation. Sit in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Work environment may have moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors. 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 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.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Central Valley District

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 theclassification 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.

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:

Must have firsthand knowledge of MAXIMO.

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.