PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I at Department of Parks & Recreation Amador County, CA

Job Description and Duties PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES / INDIAN GRINDING ROCK SHP 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 for this position is Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park Shop, 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road in Pine Grove, CA. This position will work under the direction of Staff Park and Recreation Specialist. This Park Maintenance Worker I (PMWI) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality service to the public at a treasured cultural and recreational resource. The PMWI acts as lead person and instructor for seasonal maintenance employees and special program crews. This position will support facility and property maintenance necessary to create a safe and comfortable environment for visitors, campers, partners, staff and the public. The PMW I performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of park systems and facilities including buildings, interpretive structures, fencing, bathrooms, camping and picnic facilities, roads, trails, irrigation systems, water and sewer systems and other historic, cultural and recreational facilities. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to work in collaboration with a team dedicated to serving the public in recreational, cultural, interpretive, and educational experiences. 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. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. The incumbent’s work schedule will be Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm 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 . Training and Development Assignments may be considered. This position is designated as not telework eligible. State housing may be required. For further information regarding this position, please contact Nicole Crummett at (209) 588-6468 or nicole.crummett@parks.ca.gov . 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. 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 . Working Conditions Work outdoors in various types of weather; work in unpleasant conditions (e.g., bad weather, around sewage). Work in hazardous situations (e.g., around raw sewage, chemicals). Works at elevated heights or near fast moving machinery or traffic. 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 click . Special Requirements 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 Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Ability to perform manual
labor (e.g., digging, trenching, lifting, carrying, loading). Requires
repetitive movement of heavy objects and ability to walk across uneven terrain
in both uphill and downhill conditions to perform the duties associated with the
job. Stand for long periods of time (up to 2 hours) to perform the duties
associated with the job. Able to read, write, and speak in a clear and concise
manner. Develop practical solutions to problems to make sound decisions and
perform basic mathematical computations associated with assigned duties. Make
sound decisions given available information and situational parameters. Skill
to utilize measurements (e.g., tsp, tbsp, quart) to measure, mix and apply
various chemical solutions. DO
NOT include any confidential information to your application
or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital
status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as
your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an
additional document. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Additional Instructions If
submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the
Position 549-732-6767-005 and the Job Control JC-533902 in the “Examination
or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. Note: If
you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each
position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with
multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. Employment History on
the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total
time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers
of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being
screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an
interview. Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.