Park Maintenance Worker I

Park Maintenance Worker I

The County of Sacramento is seeking applicants for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I. This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 7 / 17 / 25, 9 / 18 / 25, 11 / 20 / 25, 1 / 22 / 26.

Park Maintenance Worker I performs assigned maintenance and repair work and may assist in, or directly instruct, temporary help in learning to perform assigned maintenance and repair tasks. These positions are typically found in areas under the administration of the Department of Regional Parks or the Department of Airports, however positions may be used in other departments.

Knowledge of the proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers; use and care of gardening materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities; fundamentals of basic plumbing and carpentry work; common safety practices and procedures. Ability to perform grounds maintenance and repair work; operate and maintain power equipment and vehicles, such as tractors and attachments; use and care for hand and power tools; identify potential safety hazards; understand and follow written and oral instructions; count, add, subtract, and multiply two digit whole numbers; read, write, and speak English at a level to satisfactorily perform the work.

Minimum qualifications : Six months full-time experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work duties in Sacramento County service or one year of full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work that can be directly related to the knowledges and abilities prescribed for the class of Park Maintenance Worker I. Note : If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General qualifications : Minimum age requirement of eighteen years of age; possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class 3 or higher; physical abilities to lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods; climb ladders; dig ditches and post holes; willingness to work on weekends, evenings and holidays, to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and to work at various locations throughout the County; background / criminal history check and fingerprinting may be required.

Probationary period : Six (6) months.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5 : 00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.