PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF III

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park Maintenance Chief III position is with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, located in Sacramento County. The incumbent will supervise the District-wide Maintenance Program, coordinate heavy equipment and facility compliance efforts, and participate in budgeting for equipment and deferred maintenance.

The role requires a valid California driver’s license, background screening, and medical clearance, with telework eligibility noted as office-centered work.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Background investigation required prior to hire.
• Medical clearance prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the District-wide Maintenance Program.
• Coordinate and manage the District-wide Heavy Equipment Program.
• Coordinate and oversee the Facility Compliance Review Program.
• Participate in district budgeting of equipment programs.
• Oversee and coordinate training needs of Maintenance staff.
• Maintain procedures for Facility Housekeeping, Resource Management, Real Property Management and Equipment Maintenance.

Job description

Job Posting: PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF III

Department of Parks & Recreation

$7,476.00 - $9,297.00 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: 9/15/2026

Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF III – GOLD FIELDS DISTRICT / GOLD FIELDS DISTRICT OFFICE / SACRAMENTO COUNTY

The reporting location for this position is the Gold Fields District Office located in Folsom, CA.

The Park Maintenance Chief III works under the general direction of the District Superintendent. This incumbent is responsible for the supervision and management of the District-wide Maintenance Program. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the District-wide Heavy Equipment Program and the Facility Compliance Review Program. The Park Maintenance Chief III will also participate in the district budgeting of equipment programs and other programs such as Category II and Deferred Maintenance funding. The incumbent will oversee and coordinate training needs of the Maintenance staff based on individual and operational needs, as well as individual goals. This incumbent will oversee and maintain procedures and functions for Facility Housekeeping, Resource Management, Real Property Management and Equipment Maintenance

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

Park Maintenance Chief II will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

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 telework eligible - office centered.

State housing is not available.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Steve Hilton 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

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 III
• PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-529291
• Position #(s): 549-690-9918-001
• Working Title: PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF III
• Classification: PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF III
• Salary: $7,476.00 - $9,297.00
• 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 CHIEF II
• Position # salary range: $6,794.00 - $8,448.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Facilities Management Division

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

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

Hiring Unit Contact: Steve Hilton
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-690-9918-001 and the Job Control # JC-529291 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Eligibility Information

1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF III. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE CHIEF II. 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.

1. 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).

1. 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.