Park Maintenance Worker I - Detail

Cordova Recreation & Park District; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

The Cordova Recreation & Park District is seeking a self-driven candidate for the Park Services Department on the Detail crew. This full-time entry-level role covers custodial, maintenance and general landscape duties across the district’s parks and facilities.

Benefits include fully paid medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents, plus CalPERS retirement. Schedule is primarily weekends with some holidays and possibly evenings; first-round interviews the week of October 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of parks and facilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of parks and facilities.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in park maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled and semi-skilled park and facilities maintenance work.
• Mow, edge, fertilize and water landscaped areas; plant and maintain turf.
• Operate maintenance equipment and perform routine repairs.
• Maintain records and reports.
• Assist in supervising part-time crews as needed.

Skills

Park maintenance

Landscaping

Irrigation

Custodial work

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Carpentry/repairs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Mowers

Job description

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is seeking a self‑driven candidate for the Park Services Department with the assigned responsibility of working throughout the District on the Detail crew. The Detail crew services parks and facilities by performing custodial, maintenance, and general landscape duties.

This is a full‑time entry level position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents along with participation in the CalPERS Retirement System.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT: Full‑time with the ability to work a varied schedule that will primarily consist of weekends, some holidays, and possibly evenings.

First‑round interviews to tentatively take place the week of October 19, 2026.

Summary Description

Under general supervision of assigned supervisory staff, performs a variety of skilled and specialized work in the maintenance and operation of District parks and facilities; assists in the direction, supervision, and work of park maintenance activities; maintains and operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the journey level class within the Park Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker II level by the latter’s responsibility for performing the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series.

Who We Are

Established in 1958, Cordova Recreation & Park District is an independent special district governed by an elected Board of Directors.

We provide quality recreational programs, parks and services for our diverse and growing region. We currently operate over 50 parks and facilities across more than 600 acres of urban and open space. We also operate Cordova Golf Course which is a full-service 18-Hole course with a lighted driving range, pro-shop and lessons from PGA professionals. We host dozens of events throughout the year and provide athletic, educational and creative outlets for children and adults of all ages.

Who We Serve

We proudly serve communities within Sacramento County including the City of Rancho Cordova and the communities of Gold River, Larchmont, Mather, Riviera East, Rosemont and additional unincorporated portions of Sacramento County.

Learn more about Who We Are at https://www.cordovarpd.gov/27/About-Us

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Perform skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor in the maintenance and operation of District parks and facilities including in the areas of landscaping, irrigation, carpentry, electrical, horticulture, masonry, mechanical, painting, custodial, pest control and other crafts as required; assists in planning, assigning, and coordinating the work of part-time and volunteer crews engaged in maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Perform general grounds cleaning; clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms; pick up and discard trash and litter; empty trash receptacles.
• Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, and water lawns and other landscaped areas; prepare soil for planting; seed and resod lawn areas; perform weed control.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, rototillers, weed eaters, hand and power tools, and related park maintenance machinery and equipment necessary in the performance of duties; perform preventative maintenance and light repairs on equipment.
• Install, repair, and adjust sprinkler heads; may assist with the repair broken irrigation lines.
• Mix and apply insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides; sprays plants, trees, and turf areas.
• Perform routine inspections of District facilities and execution of required maintenance repair.
• Maintain a variety of written records and reports.
• May assist higher level staff in specialized park maintenance duties including in the areas of aquatics, facilities maintenance, irrigation maintenance, and playground maintenance.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a park maintenance program.
• Methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of District parks and facilities.
• Materials, methods, terminology, and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, painting, and a variety of other craft work.
• Operational characteristics of tools and equipment used in assigned maintenance activities.
• Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.
• Principles and practices of propagating and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers and turf.
• Basic irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair.
• Tools, techniques and procedures of tree trimming.
• Practices and procedures used in weed abatement.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Basic mathematics.
• Principles of lead supervision.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Participate in performing semi-skilled and skilled park and/or facilities maintenance work.
• Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance tools and equipment related to area of assignment.
• Perform maintenance, repair and installation of facilities, office furniture and lighting fixtures.
• Plant, propagate and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers and turf.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems and related components.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports and documentation.
• Follow instructions and properly apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with the written procedures and legal mandates.
• Plan, organize, train, direct and evaluate the work of part-time Park Maintenance Worker Aides. Keep workers on task and ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, write and speak English at a level to satisfactorily perform the work.
• Respond to public inquiries and requests.
• Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Drive a District work truck to perform assigned work throughout the District

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of parks and facilities.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class C (basic, non-commercial) California driver's license is required. Must provide a current copy of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to appointment to job.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks.

Required to take and pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; some exposure to loud noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, chemicals, and gases; work at various locations throughout the District; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; regular interaction with District staff, general public and other organizations; occasionally deal with dissatisfied individuals.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor and outdoor setting; to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; and to verbally communicate to exchange information

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Pre-Hire Requirements:

Before an employee is hired, they must successfully complete pre-employment requirements that may include, but are not limited to: fingerprinting and Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check, a clear tuberculosis screening, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screening, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Initial Selection Review: The Cordova Recreation & Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applications will be screened against the criteria outlined in this job posting, the minimum qualifications, responses to the supplemental questions, and other needs of the position. The best qualified candidates will be invited to a series of panel interviews at a date that is to be determined.

Testing: Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please contact the assigned recruiter. Cordova Recreation & Park District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process: Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, they are required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions: All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter.

NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Cordova Recreation & Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.