Park Maintenance Worker

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Minimum Age Requirement:
Applicants must be eighteen years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Driver's License:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class 3 (now Class

C) or higher, before date of appointment.

Ability to obtain a Class 1 (now Class

A) or Class 2 (now Class

B) California Drivers License may be required of some jobs.

Physical Abilities:

• Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects such as cement and fertilizer bags
• Walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods
• Climb ladders
• Dig ditches and post holes

Working Conditions:

Incumbents in these classes must be willing 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:
Persons appointed to this class MAY be subject to a confidential criminal history check and fingerprinting.

Probationary Period:
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Sacramento County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.