Parks Worker I

City of Madera; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Madera is seeking a dependable Parks Worker I to perform routine, semi-skilled tasks in parks, landscapes, street medians and facilities, learning required policies and procedures. This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and commitment to clean, safe public spaces for the community.

Applicants should have at least one year of landscape maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid California Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of full-time landscape maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid California Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, landscapes, street medians and related facilities.
• Learn policies, procedures and work methods for assigned duties.
• Support safe, clean, and well-maintained public spaces for the community.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (California Class C)

Job description

In-Person Performance Exam: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The City is seeking a dependable and motivated Parks Worker I to perform routine and less complex, semi-skilled tasks and duties assigned to classes in the Parks Worker series including maintenance and repair of parks, landscaped areas, street medians and related facilities; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Join our team and help keep our parks beautiful, safe, and welcoming for everyone!

The Parks Worker I is the entrylevel class responsible for a wide variety of parks, landscape and grounds maintenance, construction and repair tasks. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Parks Worker II by the performance of less complex, semi-skilled tasks. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to providing clean, safe, and well-maintained public spaces for the community.

• At least one (1) year of full time work experience in landscape maintenance
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid California Class C driver's license, or comparable driver's license from another government entity

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. The examination process may consist of the following parts:

• Application Package Review (Qualifying only): Only the most qualified applicants, based upon the information provided on the application will be invited to participate in the examination processes.
• In-Person Performance Exam: 100% weight value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.

The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at [phone].