TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Holidays and leave

Defined benefit retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Commute Program

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Tree Maintenance Worker in Sacramento County to trim, shape, and maintain trees at state facilities. The role may involve travel and requires U.S. work authorization at the start date. Telework is not available; standard daytime hours and a Monday–Friday schedule apply.

Salary ranges from $4,870.00 to $6,101.00 per month, with benefits and a comprehensive program of health, dental, and retirement plans. Final filing date is 9/1/2026.

Qualifications

• TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, the Tree Maintenance Worker trims, shapes, cultivates, maintains, removes and plants trees at State owned facilities throughout the DGS FMD regional area. The role may require travel.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship at start date.

Job description

Job Posting: Tree Maintenance Worker

Department of General Services

JC-529041 - Tree Maintenance Worker

$4,870.00 - $6,101.00 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: 9/1/2026

Job Description and Duties

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under supervision of the Assistant Grounds Operations Manager, the Tree Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Management Division (FMD), Capitol Park trims, shapes, cultivates, maintains, removes and plants trees at State owned facilities throughout the DGS FMD regional area as needed. This position may require travel. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort?to engage?and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529041

Position #(s): 308-232-0748-004

Working Title: Tree Maintenance Worker

Classification: TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER
$4,870.00 - $6,101.00 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: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Work Week: Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.

Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• 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.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits packag e, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx

Hiring Unit Contact:

Nancy Pacheco
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact:

EEO Main line
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.