Parks Maintenance Worker I/II

City of Petaluma; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I/II to perform maintenance duties at various city locations, including the swim center and parks. The role involves general grounds maintenance, pool operations, and equipment handling. Ideal candidates will have experience in landscape maintenance and pool care, with a commitment to safety and public interaction.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefit

CalPERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Plans

Paid Parental Leave

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in pool maintenance and possession of a Certified Pool Operator certificate are desirable.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape, park, and pool maintenance duties.
• General grounds maintenance including raking, sweeping, and garbage pickup.
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation systems.

Skills

Irrigation

Landscape Maintenance

Pool Maintenance

Pest Control

Public Interaction

Education

High School Graduation

Horticulture Coursework

Tools

Chainsaws

Mowers

Blowers

Edgers

Weed Eaters

Trucks

Job description

Parks Maintenance Worker I/II

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy at the Parks Maintenance Worker I or II level, based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies within the next 12 months. The position will primarily be assigned to the Petaluma Swim Center, but candidates with general knowledge of parks, landscapes, irrigation, and turf care maintenance are encouraged to apply. Experience in pool maintenance and possession of a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate are highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: Parks Maintenance Worker I: $58,115.20 - $70,616.00 (+ 3% COLA in July 2025); Parks Maintenance Worker II: $63,980.80 - $77,771.20 (+ 3% COLA in July 2025)
• Health and Well-being: Medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance program, wellness benefit
• Financial Future: CalPERS retirement, deferred compensation plans
• Work/Life Balance: Vacation, sick leave, holidays
• Other Benefits: Paid parental leave, student loan forgiveness program

Additional Information

For more details, visit our website for the Memorandum of Understanding and Employee Benefits.

Our City Values

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity, creating a workplace that respects and values all employees and community members.

Job Summary

Perform landscape, park, and pool maintenance duties at various city locations including the swim center and parks.

Class Characteristics

Supervised by a higher-level manager, with potential indirect supervision of support staff.

Positions

Parks Maintenance Worker I: Entry-level, learning and performing basic park and tree maintenance duties.

Parks Maintenance Worker II: Fully competent in performing a full range of park and landscape maintenance duties, distinguished from Lead Worker by the level of supervision provided.

Typical Duties

• General grounds maintenance including raking, sweeping, garbage pickup, and restroom cleaning
• Mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, fertilizing, and renovating turf areas
• Installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation systems
• Pool maintenance and operations
• Pest control using IPM techniques
• Maintaining, constructing, and repairing park structures
• Tool and equipment maintenance
• Safety hazard identification and reporting
• Public interactions
• Operating various equipment such as trucks, mowers, edgers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and blowers

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

Equivalent to high school graduation plus relevant experience or coursework in horticulture or landscape maintenance. Specific experience levels vary between Worker I and II. Valid California Class C driver’s license required; certifications such as Qualified Applicator or Certified Pool Operator are desirable.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Regular use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Heavy physical labor and exposure to outdoor weather, chemicals, and noise are expected.