Park Maintenance Worker I

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Park Maintenance Worker I to join their team. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repair tasks in beautiful parks and recreation areas, ensuring they remain welcoming and functional for the community. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the outdoors, a strong understanding of grounds maintenance, and the ability to operate various tools and equipment. The position requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. If you're ready to contribute to enriching community spaces, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in grounds maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to operate power equipment and maintain tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work in parks and recreation facilities.
• Assist in instructing temporary help in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Plumbing fundamentals

Carpentry fundamentals

Safety practices

Basic math skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gardening tools

Power equipment

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

1/16/25, 3/13/25, 5/15/25, 7/17/25, 9/18/25

Park Maintenance Worker I performs assigned maintenance and repair work and may assist in, or directly instruct, temporary help in learning to perform assigned maintenance and repair tasks. These positions are typically found in areas under the administration of the Department of Regional Parks (formerly the Department of Parks and Recreation) or the Department of Airports; however, positions may be used in other departments.

Knowledge of

• The proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers
• Use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities
• Fundamentals of basic plumbing and carpentry work
• Common safety practices and procedures

Ability to

• Perform grounds maintenance and repair work
• Operate and maintain power equipment and vehicles, such as tractors and attachments
• Use and care for hand and power tools
• Identify potential safety hazards
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Count, add, subtract, and multiply two-digit whole numbers
• Read, write, and speak English at a level to satisfactorily perform the work

Minimum Qualifications

Six months full-time experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work duties in Sacramento County service.

Or: One year of full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work that can be directly related to the knowledges and abilities prescribed for the class of Park Maintenance Worker I.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be eighteen years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Driver's License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class 3 (now Class C) or higher, before date of appointment. Ability to obtain a Class 1 (now Class A) or Class 2 (now Class B) California Drivers License may be required of some jobs.

Physical Abilities

• Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects such as cement and fertilizer bags
• Walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods
• Climb ladders
• Dig ditches and post holes

Working Conditions

Incumbents in these classes must be willing to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays, to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and to work at various locations throughout the County.

Background/Criminal History

Persons appointed to this class MAY be subject to a confidential criminal history check and fingerprinting.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

Contact Information

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email: [e-mail]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

Supplemental Questionnaire

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression, and quality of candidate's education, training, and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed, and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

Frequently Asked Questions

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For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.