Park Maintenance Worker I

County of Orange; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OC Parks is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker I to perform routine grounds and facility maintenance across Orange County’s parks. The role includes cleaning amenities, landscape and hardscape upkeep, trash management, custodial tasks, and operating small equipment.

Strong emphasis on safety and customer service while supporting public park visitors. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscaping, basic plumbing/masonry/carpentry, tool use, and the ability to follow maintenance procedures

Qualifications

• Experience with landscaping and lawn care.
• Experience with basic plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work.
• Experience with hand and power tools used in facilities and ground maintenance and repair.
• Understanding and following maintenance practices and procedures.
• Understanding instructions and carrying out tasks verbally and in writing.
• Operating equipment safely and following SOPs.
• Providing excellent customer service to park visitors.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and inspecting amenities such as bathrooms, offices, or outdoor areas.
• Performing hardscape and landscape maintenance, including debris removal, vegetation management, weed control, washing, raking, or concrete patching.
• Removing trash bags or litter and maintaining trash receptacles.
• Providing general custodial services, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning.
• Operating and maintaining small equipment.
• Performing administrative and customer service tasks, including public contact.

Skills

Landscaping

Lawn care

Plumbing basics

Masonry basics

Carpentry basics

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance procedures

Understanding instructions

Safety compliance

Equipment troubleshooting

Customer service

Job description

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Park Maintenance Worker I positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PT)

OC PARKS

The County of Orange, OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County’s award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves. OC Parks’ facilities offer a wide range of options for everyone, whether you're looking to engage in recreational activities, appreciate nature, or explore the history of Orange County. OC Parks is dedicated to managing its land and facilities in a manner that enhances public enjoyment while ensuring they are well-maintained and preserved for future generations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Park Maintenance Worker I position performs routine unskilled and semiskilled grounds maintenance, landscape, facility maintenance, and repair work.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cleaning and inspecting amenities such as bathrooms, offices, or outdoor areas
• Performing hardscape and landscape maintenance, including debris removal, vegetation management, weed control, washing, raking, or concrete patching
• Removing trash bags or litter and maintaining trash receptacles
• Providing general custodial services, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning
• Operating and maintaining small equipment
• Performing administrative and customer service tasks, including public contact

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with landscaping and lawn care
• Experience with basic plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work
• Experience in hand and power tools used in facilities and ground maintenance and repair
• Understanding and following maintenance practices and procedures
• Understanding instructions and carrying out tasks verbally and in writing

Safety Savvy

• Operating equipment and tools while following safe operating procedures.
• Identifying, reporting, and correcting equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner

Customer Service

• Documenting and resolving maintenance and customer service issues
• Providing excellent customer service to park visitors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Un-proctored, Weighted 100%)

Applicants who meet qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable.

Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Jaclynn Cipriano at [e-mail] or [phone].

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.