Parks Worker

Introduction

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

POSITION INFORMATION

The Placer County Parks, Trails & Open Space Division is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join us as Parks Workers. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping community spaces beautiful, and want to contribute to enhancing our local parks and trails, we want to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and be part of a dedicated team committed to maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming parks for everyone to enjoy. No prior Parks experience is required-just a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Apply today and help us keep Placer County green and thriving!

The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill Temporary/Extra-help and Permanent positions. Temporary/Extra-Help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours (or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants) in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise.

Employees who are designated to use a second language in the normal course and scope of work will receive five percent (5%) bilingual pay.

*Please note: The salary for this classification will be $60,511.57 - $75,520.43/year, effective August 9, 2025, pending Board of Supervisors adoption.

BENEFITS

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

DEFINITION

To perform semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance of County landscapes, parks, trails, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas; to perform painting, metal fabrication, sign installation, tree trimming and removal, and irrigation system calibration, testing, and modification; to perform maintenance and repair of tools and equipment; and to perform routine maintenance and general construction related to parks facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey level class within the Parks Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Parks Worker in that the latter performs complex and difficult work in the construction and maintenance of parks, trails, and open space with a high degree of skill and independent judgment, coordinates and schedules assigned projects, and exercises technical and functional supervision over crew members.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a Parks Crew Supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Parks Worker and/or higher-level supervisory and management staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate lawns and flower beds; prepare soil for transplanting; mow and edge lawns; prune, trim, and remove trees, hedges, and shrubs; weed assigned areas; mix and apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides.
• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and components.
• Clean and clear grounds, playgrounds, and playing fields; clean walks, parking lots, and storm drains; dispose of trimmings and other debris; dig trenches and post holes either manually or with mechanical assistance; clean and maintain trails and beaches; maintain native vegetation.
• Inspect, service, repair, and maintain various types of grounds equipment, including mowers, rototillers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and other power-driven and mechanical equipment.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and masonry work, including welding, framing, rough carpentry and painting, pouring concrete, lighting and wiring, and repairing faucets, sinks, and toilets in parks facilities.
• Operate a variety of light and moderately heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, street sweepers, field tractors, boom trucks, stump grinders, and backhoes.
• Perform sanitation duties and maintenance of parks rest rooms, campsites, and picnic areas; perform minor playground equipment repair.
• Locate, assemble, install, and repair various signs related to parks, trails, and open space.
• Perform safety control, including setting up and removing signs, cones, and flagging.
• Perform pool maintenance and upkeep, including pumps, filters, and chemicals.
• Maintain records and other documents as required.
• May remove snow and ice on a seasonal basis.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Maintenance Worker assigned to Parks with Placer County.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate:

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
• Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate from California Department of Pesticide Regulation is desired.
  
• Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brakes and tanker endorsements may be required depending upon the position.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• General use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, and methods used in parks, trails, and open space maintenance.
• Basic office practices, methods, computer equipment, and relevant software.
• Basic recordkeeping.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Principles and practices of parks, trails, and open space maintenance and activities.
• Principles and practices of landscaping, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, irrigation controller programming, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in the semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance of parks, trails, and open space.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; analyze problem equipment and systems; recall, identify, and locate equipment and tools; read, interpret, explain, and follow work orders, manuals, schematics, diagrams, drawings, and blueprints; work under time pressure with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; explain job to others.
• Intermittently, sit while completing work papers and reports or while operating equipment; on a continuous basis, walk, stand, balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, twist, and reach while operating equipment and performing grounds and maintenance work; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; hear, see, and smell with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; lift very heavy weight.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Interact fairly and courteously with others.
• Work assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and odd or irregular hours; be subject to emergency call-out and work unusual or prolonged work schedules; work multiple or mandatory shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects.
• Operate a variety of equipment, hand tools, and power tools, including light trucks, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, street sweepers, field tractors, boom trucks, backhoes, sprayers, chainsaws, weed eaters, stump grinders, leaf sweepers, chippers, rakes, and shovels.
• Perform heavy and continuous physical labor in a safe and effective manner.
• Service, repair, and adjust various mechanical and electrical groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Remain current with technology associated with parks, trails, and open space maintenance.
• Use specialized tools and equipment applicable to specific area of assignment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637.

Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2025 5:00:00 PM

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