Maintenance Equipment Operator (3 year fixed-term)

ABOUT US

Marin County Parks manages 40 public parks and pathways, and 18,500 acres of open space. These public lands, which include McNears Beach, Paradise Beach, Roy’s Redwoods, Bolinas Lagoon, Mount Burdell, and Ring Mountain, reflect the rich variety of ecosystems in coastal northern California.

A department of the County of Marin, our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage the people of Marin in the shared commitment of preserving, protecting, and enriching the natural beauty of Marin’s parks and open spaces, and providing recreational opportunities for the enjoyment of all generations.

Marin County Parks promotes a collaborative and supportive team-oriented work culture based on a shared mission, personal integrity, and positive attitude.

As the stewards of their public lands, we are committed to ongoing engagement and relationship-building with the people and communities we serve. Parks’ priorities are guided by this community dialogue.

These include:

• Park facilities maintenance and improvements
• Open space road and trail management and improvements
• Vegetation management for wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem health, in partnership with regional fire departments, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, and natural resource scientists
• Climate change and sea-level rise resilience
• Equity

ABOUT THE POSITION

There is currently one (1) full-time 3-year fixed-term Maintenance Equipment Operator vacancy (75 hours biweekly) in Marin County Parks.

Maintenance Equipment Operators independently perform a full range of maintenance work, including the use of hand/power tools and operating small, medium, and heavy equipment. Under the direction of the supervisor, this position will work on projects associated with the Marin County Open Space District’s Road and Trail Plan, and the Vegetation Management Plan, from winter storm damage to routine maintenance. Incumbents use a variety of hand / power tools, and motorized equipment to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, grading and maintenance work. Maintenance Equipment Operators also participate with other agencies in training in the use of Best Management Practices for fire road and trail maintenance and construction. The incumbent in this position will work with team members within Marin County Parks, including seasonal staff and volunteers, on erosion control projects on fire roads, trails and in the development of park recreational facilities.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service by working effectively with all visitors and members of the public. The successful candidate will be able to work with a small-medium size crew or independently for extended periods in remote locations, off-hours, and weekend schedules, and outdoors in any weather conditions.

Candidate is willing to learn and gain experience in: work safety procedures, using sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, the safe use of light equipment and power tools (including chainsaws in urban and backcountry settings, motorized equipment such as mini-excavators, dozers, water tenders, dump trucks, equipment transport, masticators, mowers, chippers, and motorized wheelbarrows) is ideal, as well as some experience in construction, carpentry, masonry, irrigation and labor tasks such as digging and hauling materials.

The ability to work well as part of a group and independently while maintaining good communication with co-workers is also an important element of the position.

Be willing and able to learn techniques of basic: water dynamics associated with erosion control and watershed management. This includes Best Management Practices associated with fire road maintenance, trail maintenance, and vegetation management.
Possession of a valid Class A California Driver’s License at time of appointment is highly desired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Operation and use of tools and equipment used in park and open space construction, maintenance, resource restoration and facility repair such as four-wheel drive vehicles, chainsaws, trail machines, front loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, jackhammers and others.
• Operation of medium and heavy motorized equipment such as bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, road graders, gradalls, heavy duty transport trucks, chippers, compressors, cement mixers, hand tools, power tools and other small, medium and heavy equipment.
• Planning, field reconnaissance, layout, installation and maintenance of fire roads and trails.
• Methods, capabilities, limitations and safety practices associated with the operation of light to heavy equipment.
• Methods, techniques and materials used in the maintenance and repair of roads, unpaved and fire protection roads, hiking, biking and equestrian trails, park and open space facilities, vegetation management, habitat restoration, earthwork, watershed hydrology management and other related repairs.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, some of whom may be upset or hostile.

Ability to:

• Perform skilled park, landscape and open space facilities construction and maintenance.
• Interpret and work from sketches, rough drafts, blueprints, topographic maps and prepared plans for minor projects.
• Read colored flags, grade stakes, survey markers and land topography and use a construction transit.
• Understand and read maps, written specifications/instructions and verbal instructions.
• Work independently, with a crew, and as a leader with other workers in performing skilled park and open space construction and maintenance in a variety of conditions and at remote locations.
• Periodically supervise crews in maintenance projects, construction, repair work, safety operations and traffic flagging in the area of work assigned.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform routine mathematical computations.
• Exercise independent judgment within established guidelines, sometimes without close supervision.
• Comply with laws, regulations and professional practices of the County and the Open Space District.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administration, other departments and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed below. Typically, equivalent to three years of experience in park or open space maintenance work, construction, heavy equipment operation or a closely related field. Training and/or education in park or resource management, forestry, horticulture, environmental sciences or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience outlined above on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year.

Substitution: Completion of a recognized formal apprenticeship in heavy equipment operation may be substituted for required experience.

Certificates and Licenses

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required at time of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Class A Driver's License is required within one year of appointment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of appointment designated certificates in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List:Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

LiveScan: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

A pre-placement physical examination given at County expense is also required prior to appointment.

Physical Demands: Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and heavier weights with proper equipment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley anthony.wesley@marincounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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