Park Maintenance Worker I

Park Maintenance Worker I

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Park Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$50,132.88 - $60,927.84 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

28286-B

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

11/07/2008

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

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. Click here ( to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email View email address on click.appcast.io

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For information regarding County jobs:

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions (

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees’ current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness

• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)

• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website (

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website (

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

• Marriage or Family Relationships

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website (

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs (

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

02

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance duties such as: planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, turf areas, and flowers; using applicable tools/equipment; installing and maintaining irrigation/sprinkler systems; and applicable carpentry work. Conversion of part-time hours to full-time hours is on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.

• No full-time experience

• Majority of my work experience is performing general carpentry/repair duties, not grounds maintenance duties

• General grounds maintenance and repair work experience obtained at home or on a volunteer basis

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work duties in Sacramento County service

• 6 months or more of full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work duties in Sacramento County service

• Less than 12 months performing general grounds maintenance and repair work duties

• 12 months or more of experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work duties

03

Describe in detail your full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair duties and any other experience perfroming duties related to the knowledge and abilities of this class. In your response detail exact duties performed, employer, dates of employment, department (if applicable), classification title, and exact duties. Please ensure this employer information is identified on your application.

04

Mark the one box that best describes your experience installing, maintaining, or repairing irrigation systems in your home or on a volunteer basis.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months experience

• 12 months or more of experience

05

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience installing, maintaining or repairing irrigation systems in residential areas.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months but less than 18 months paid experience

• 18 months but less than 24 months paid experiene

• 24 months or more of paid experience

06

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience installing, maintaining, or repairing irrigation systems in commerical areas.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months but less than 18 months paid experience

• 18 months but less than 24 months paid experience

• 24 months or more paid experience

07

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience installing, maintaining, or repairing irrigation systems in a park, recreation facility, or golf course.

• No experience in this area

• At lease 1 month but less than 6 months paid exprience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months or more of paid experience

08

Describe your full-time paid experience installing, maintaining, or repairing irrigation systems in the area (s) you indicated above. In your response detail exact duties performed, employer, dates of employment, and frequency you performed the duties. Please ensure this employer information is identified on your application.

09

Mark the one box that best describes your experience planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, and planter areas at home or on a volunteer basis.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months experience

• 12 months or more of experience

10

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, and planter areas in residential areas.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months but less than 18 months paid experience

• 18 months but less than 24 months paid experience

• 24 months or more of paid experience

11

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, and planter areas in commercial areas.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months but less than 18 months paid experience

• 18 months but less than 24 months paid experience

• 24 months or more of paid experience

12

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, and planter areas in a park, recreation facility, or golf course.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months or more of paid experience

13

Describe your full-time paid experience planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, hedges, and planter areas in the area(s) you indicated above. In your response, detail exact duties performed, employer, dates of employment, and frequency you performed the duties. Please ensure this employer information is identified on your application.

14

Mark the one box that best describes your experience maintaining turf areas at home or on a volunteer basis.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months

• 12 months or more of experience

15

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience maintaining turf areas in residential areas.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months but less than 18 months paid experience

• 18 months but less than 24 months paid experience

• 24 months or more paid experience

16

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience maintaining turf areas in commercial areas.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months but less than 18 months paid experience

• 18 months but less than 24 months paid experience

• 24 months or more paid experience

17

Mark the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience maintaining turf areas in a park, recreation facility, or golf course.

• No experience in this area

• At least 1 month but less than 6 months paid experience

• 6 months but less than 9 months paid experience

• 9 months but less than 12 months paid experience

• 12 months or more of paid experience

18

Describe your full-time paid experience maintaining turf areas in the area(s) you indicated above. In your response detail exact duties performed, employer, dates, of employment, and frequency you performed the duties. Please ensure your employer information is complete on your application.

19

Mark the box(es) that best describe the different tools/equipment you have used to satisfactorily maintain turf and landscaped areas at full-time paid positions.

• No experience using applicable tools

• Basic carpentry tools (hammers, screwdrivers, saws, etc.)

• Garden/hand tools (rakes, shovels, hoes, etc.)

• Small power equipment (mowers, edges, string trimmer, etc.)

• Large riding mower

• Large tractors and attachments

20

Describe your full-time paid experience operating different tools/equipment necessary for satisfactorily maintaining turf and landscaped areas. In your response, detail exact duties performed, employer, dates of employment, and frequency you performed the duties. Please ensure your employer information is complete on your application.

21

I am able to meet the age requirement of this position.

• Yes

• No

22

I have read and understand the special requirements, physical requirements and working conditions of this position.

• Yes

• No

23

I have read and understand the criminal history and background check requirements of this position.

• Yes

• No

24

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes

• No

25

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.

• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.

• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.

• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.

• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.

• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

26

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: • Name of event • Location of event • Month and year of event If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".

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Address

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