Park Maintenance Assistant

Position: PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT / PICACHO STATE RECREATION AREA / OCOTILLO WELLS DISTRICT

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The reporting location is Picacho SRA maintenance shop, 4900 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283. The Park Maintenance Assistant works under the direction of the Park Maintenance Supervisor. The Park Maintenance Assistant will provide cleaning and maintenance support to Picacho SRA facilities. Under the direction of the Park Maintenance Supervisor, the position may act as liaison with volunteer and stakeholder groups on behalf of the District for maintenance-related projects.

As part of the maintenance team, will be responsible for facility maintenance of the Picacho SRA, campground facilities, fences, and trails. The position will participate in providing leadership to seasonal maintenance staff, along with leading seasonal employees in other service areas or park units within the District as directed.

The incumbent's work schedule will be Wednesday - Sunday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm.

Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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

State housing is required.
* Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:
Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements after the state housing may be required as requested by HR.

For more information about this position, please contact Alfredo Jacobo  or .

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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

Working Conditions

Typical work activities involve frequent periods of bending, stooping and lifting.

Perform indoor and outdoor work often in inclement weather.

May have extensive exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

May work in remote locations.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position's assigned bargaining unit.

The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-509687

Position #(s):

-002

Working Title:

PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Classification:

PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

$3,654.00 - $4,350.00

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Imperial County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

7:00am - 3:30pm

Work Week:

Wednesday - Sunday

Department Information

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…