Maintenance Aide; Seasonal

MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

$17.43 - $21.18 per Hour

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/9/2026

MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) – NORTHERN BUTTES DISTRICT / LAKE OROVILLE SECTOR / LAKE OROVILLE STATE RECREATION AREA

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub.

If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The Maintenance Aide reporting location is the District Maintenance Shop, located at 400 Glen Dr, Oroville CA 95966. The Maintenance Aide works under the supervision of the Sector Maintenance Supervisor and is directed on the job by permanent and senior maintenance lead staff.

The normal work hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, up to five days per week including weekends, holidays and during special events; assigned days off may vary from month to month. This position can work 189 days in a 12 consecutive month period or a maximum of 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months per California Code of Regulation 265.1. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring multiple Maintenance Aides. This position is seasonal with an approximate start date late September 2026.

The Maintenance Aide will perform various housekeeping tasks to ensure that public health and safety standards are maintained. This position performs tasks of cleaning restrooms, restocking restroom supplies, litter pickup, grounds work and other manual labor tasks. This position requires operating gators, trucks and small equipment to clean and maintain the park facilities and grounds. The Maintenance Aide may assist permanent park personnel with more technical and/or difficult tasks.

This is a uniformed position, and the successful candidates will be required to purchase and wear a State Parks uniform.

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

Possession of a valid driver’s license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.)

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact the Park Maintenance Supervisor, Jeff Trujillo at  or

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Outdoor work is common. The incumbent’s work will involve moderate exposure to a full range of environmental conditions, varying terrain, unusual elements and inclement weather. This includes extreme temperatures; cold, windy, wet and muddy conditions; hot, dry, muggy or unpleasant conditions; exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and allergens such as pollen; insect stings and bites; and loud or excessive noises.

This will require the incumbent to work in old / abandoned structures; around sewage and trash; along lakes, creek banks, wetlands, rocks, brush and in remote locations. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of standing and walking. Considerable physical activity is common and a primary part of the job. The position requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 25 pounds.

The incumbent will use their hands and power tools applicable to the position and as necessary to complete various tasks. May entail muscular strain, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting,…