Maintenance Worker Parks
Deadline to Apply: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Annual Salary: $52,936.00 - $68,827.20
Position Information:
The Maintenance Worker Parks performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance in County parks, including landscaped areas, sports facilities and open space; and performs related work as required.
The Community Services Department also employs .75 full time positions. The .75 full time positions consist of a schedule working 40 hours per week, 9 months out of the year. The incumbent will NOT work during the months of July, August, and September. These positions are partially benefited, and incumbents receive vacation, sick leave and holiday pay at a prorated rate.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of full-time experience performing basic maintenance work in a park, landscaping, or related environment including irrigation, plant care, chemical application, and/or grounds maintenance equipment use; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License Or Certificate:
- A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
- Certification as a pesticide applicator must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture within six months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Ideal Candidate:
- Will demonstrate enthusiasm with performing grounds, parks, and/or landscape maintenance and will have previous full-time professional experience
- Will demonstrate knowledge of applicable grounds, parks or landscape maintenance processes and procedures
- Will have basic knowledge of appropriate pesticide application according to federal and state laws and protocols
- Will have strong experience in the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment, such as string trimmers, edgers, tractors, and riding mowers.
- Will have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently.
- Will be self-motivated, responsive, and have effective communication skills.