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Job description
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/20/25, 1/22/26, 3/19/26, 5/21/26, 7/23/26, 9/17/26, 11/19/26. 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 (formerly the Department of Parks and Recreation) or the Department of Airports, however positions may be used in other departments.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
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
Ability to 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
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications 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. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. General Qualifications 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.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code:
Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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