Park Maintenance Worker

City of South San Francisco; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of South San Francisco is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker to perform routine outdoor maintenance across the City\'s parks and open spaces. The role requires hands-on experience with groundskeeping, operating various tools and equipment, and a commitment to safety and quality public spaces.

Ideal candidates are dependable, able to work outdoors in all weather, and capable of following written and verbal instructions while delivering professional service to residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in parks and landscape maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California driver\'s license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, weed, fertilize, plant, and prep athletic fields.
• Maintain sprinkler systems and perform basic irrigation tasks.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light motorized equipment safely.

Skills

Park maintenance

Groundskeeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Applications are being accepted for the positions of Park Maintenance Workerwith the City of South San Francisco.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 100 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

The Department

The Parks and Recreation Department is the third largest department in the City and is organized by program area, with each program administered by a supervisor, coordinator, or specialist. The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of a Director and 22 full-time management positions. The department is comprised of the Recreation, Community Services, Parks, Facilities and Common Greens divisions.

The Parks Division is in charge of planning and maintaining the City’s parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and other landscaping and performs awide range of tasksin order to care for City parks and open spaces. Staff work throughout the year to refresh the appearance of parks repairing or replacing items as needed to keep public spaces clean and safe. There are approximately 25 parks and play lots, including Sign Hill Park, which has 60 acres of open space, and Centennial Way Linear Park, a 3-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail. Amenities include Centennial Dog Park, bocce ball courts, an above-ground skate park, a variety of ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and group picnic areas.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-conscious, and motivated individual with hands-on experience in parks, landscape, grounds, and facility maintenance. The candidate takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, attractive, and well-functioning public spaces and is comfortable performing physically demanding work in a variety of outdoor conditions. Experienced in park or landscape maintenance, this candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge of the tools, techniques, and safety practices essential to the role. The ideal candidate will be skilled in performing tasks related to groundskeeping including mowing, trimming, weeding, fertilizing, planting, athletic field preparation, and sprinkler system maintenance. They can safely and responsibly use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and light motorized equipment, including mowers, tractors, trucks, chippers, and other grounds and tree maintenance equipment. They understand the importance of following proper procedures when handling and applying fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. They can perform heavy manual labor in a variety of weather conditions and understand the importance of working safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented and cooperative employee who communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, other City departments, and members of the public and understand that parks and recreation facilities are public resources and consistently approach customer service interactions with professionalism, courtesy, and a proactive attitude. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and can follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision. Overall, the ideal candidate is a hardworking, safety-focused, service-oriented professional who takes ownership of their responsibilities, maintains high standards for public facilities, works effectively as part of a team, and consistently represents the City in a professional and respectful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Park Maintenance Worker

Experience: One year of experience in parks and landscape maintenance work.

Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

NOTE: Applications must be completed in full. All work experience, and education or training must be listed directly on the City application. Applications that state "See Resume" or omit required information will be considered incomplete and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Only application materials and documents that are specifically required within this job announcement will be reviewed as part of the application process.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process will first consist of a review of application materials, including responses to the supplemental questionnaire, which must be detailed and complete. Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position will be selected to participate in the next phase of the qualification and selection process, which will include an oral panel interview and practical examination, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to http://www.ssfca.gov

Special Instructions

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. Reference Check
2. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check
3. Pre-Employment Medical Examinationand Drug Screen

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.

Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government DD Form 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER:

This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.