Senior Maintenance Aide; Seasonal

Job Posting: SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-532654 -

$21.38 - $25.74 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: 10/9/2026

SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) - MONTEREY DISTRICT / DISTRICT ROADS AND TRAILS SERVICES

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 reporting location for this position is the district trails headquarters office located at Ixshenta State Park (formerly the Point Lobos Ranch property) in Carmel, California, across the street from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. This position will work under the District Roads and Trails Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Duties include working on trails and heavy equipment projects throughout the Monterey District. The Senior Maintenance Aide will frequently work from remote locations to efficiently complete task assignments. This position will provide daily support to contracted youth corps crews in project implementation that includes trail and road construction, maintenance, and resource activities. Work will include heavy manual labor, extensive walking to and from work sites, hot summer temperatures, cold winter conditions including work in rain, and coastal environments.

This position is required to work nights, weekends, and odd hours and overtime in accomplishment of assigned tasks. This position will spike camp at work sites throughout the state. Remote work locations, 8 or 10-day work assignments, overnight travel and spike camps are expected.

Normal working hours are 0700 to 1730 four days per week. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

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 contact Jose Castaneda Morales at  or Jos

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

Typical working conditions include working outdoors in remote areas in all weather conditions.

Work will include heavy manual labor, extensive walking to and from work sites, hot summer temperatures, cold winter conditions including work in rain, and coastal environments.

This position is required to work nights, weekends, and overtime in accomplishment of assigned tasks.

This position will spike camp at work sites throughout the state.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Monterey County

Telework:
In Office

Facility:
Monterey District

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…