PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Parks is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker II to lead a crew in maintaining and improving state land structures and facilities. The role requires working nights, weekends, and overtime to meet project goals, with occasional spike camps at various sites across the state.

The position offers a monthly salary in the listed range, requires a valid California driver’s license, and may involve extensive travel and variable work locations.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Medical clearance prior to hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead person performing skilled and semi-skilled work to maintain land structures and facilities.
• Work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Spike camps at worksites statewide and extensive travel for long-term project coordination.

Job description

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II

$4,367.00 - $5,729.00 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: 9/16/2026

Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II – FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT / DISTRICT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT / STATEWIDE CREWS

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The reporting location for this position is 4940 LangAvenue in McClellan, CA. This position will work under the direction of Park Maintenance Chief I.

The Park Maintenance Worker II (PMW II) works as a lead person and performs skilled and semi-skilled work in order to maintain and improve land structures and facilities. This position is required to work nights, weekends, and odd hours as well as overtime for theaccomplishment of assigned tasks. This position will also spike camp outside at work sites throughout the state in designated areas.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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 incumbent’s work schedule will be Wednesday to Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Extensive travel is required for long-term project coordination at various State Parks. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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 not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Luis Aldape-Garica at [phone] or at [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

This position requires extensive travel and long-term project coordination at any State Park. This position is required to work nights, weekends, and off hours and overtime in accomplishment of assigned tasks. This position will spike camp at worksites throughout the state. Remote work locations, 8 or 10 day work assignments, overnight travel and spike camps are expected.

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 WORKER II

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II $4,367.00 - $5,729.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

In Office

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Facilities Management Division

Work Shift:

7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Work Week:

Wednesday to Wednesday

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.

• 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) 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

A Basic 32 Wildland Firefighting certificate or equivalent is desirable.

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

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.

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.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER 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.
• 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).
• 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.