SKILLED LABORER

State of California; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California - Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is seeking a Sk illed Laborer to support restoration, forest management, prescribed fires, and trail maintenance. The job is based in Hollister, CA, requiring outdoor work, hiking on uneven terrain, and lifting heavy loads.

You will report to the Park Maintenance Supervisor and work Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM. New hires are placed at the minimum of the classification range; a valid California driver’s license is

Responsibilities

• Implement restoration work, forest management, prescribed fires, trail maintenance, and resource management.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather, hike over uneven/steep terrain, and carry heavy loads.
• Background investigation (Live Scan) prior to appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required and must be shown on application.

Job description

$4,318.00 - $5,156.00 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: 11/6/2026

SKILLED LABORER / DIABLO RANGE DISTRICT / HOLLISTER HILLS STATE VEHICULAR RECREATION AREA

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 working schedule is Monday-Thursday from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The reporting location for this position is at 7800 Cienega Rd, Hollister CA 95023, Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area. This position will work under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

This position will work to implement restoration work, forest management, prescribed fires, trail maintenance, and resource management. As expected, this job requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, hiking over uneven and steep terrain, and carrying heavy loads.

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 selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position is designated asnot telework eligible.

State housing is not available.

For further information regarding this position, please contact George Castillo at 831-636-5187 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.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Will work outdoors in all types of weather including rain and heat. May be exposed to poison oak, ticks, and rattlesnakes. Will stand, walk, hike, and work on uneven and/or steep terrain for long periods of time. Will travel and work on trails shared by all types of OHVs. Willingness to do manual labor outdoors in hot and inclement weather.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SKILLED LABORER

SKILLED LABORER $4,318.00 - $5,156.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Work Shift:

6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Week:

Monday-Thursday

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) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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 .

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.

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.

Eligibility Information

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

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam f or Skilled Laborer. Click h ere 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).

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.

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.

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