Parks Maintenance Worker I

Salary: $23.68 - $30.37 Hourly
Location : Community Services - 230 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA
Job Type: Part-Time 19-Hour
Job Number: 01733
Department: Community and Library Services Department
Division: Parks Division
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 200

JOIN THE CITY OF ORANGE AS A
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This recruitment is for the following vacancies:
- One (1) pro-rated benefitted position consisting of evenings and weekends (30-hours per week) vacancy
- Three (3) non-benefited (19-hours per week) vacancies

This recruitment will close upon the receipt of 200 applications, or on November 1, 2026 - whichever occurs first. Apply today!
DEFINITION OF THE POSITION

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, including parks, park facilities and buildings, sports fields, open spaces, recreation trails, landscapes, playgrounds and equipment, irrigation systems and controllers, and weed abatement; provides assistance with set-up and removal of equipment and facilities at special events; uses and operates a variety of manual and power tools and light to heavy power driven equipment; and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties
The following duties represent the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs shrub and flower bed maintenance, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining landscaped areas such as bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; performs weed abatement using a chemical sprayer.
• Trims and prunes bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks and signs, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
• Removes fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
• Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; changes and adjust heads; maintains controllers; participates in performing irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
• Maintains playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecue pits, public address equipment, and related parks equipment and facilities; repairs and paints playground equipment, fences, trail fences, and related parks equipment and facilities; inspects playgrounds and play equipment for hazardous conditions to ensure the safety of the public.
• Paints park buildings and other facilities; removes graffiti in parks and in other areas; power-washes hard surfaces.
• Rakes leaves and clears debris from walkways, fields, and other facilities.
• Opens parks and restrooms, and raises flags daily; picks up trash and empties barrels.
• Cleans and maintains restrooms; stocks restrooms with necessary supplies; repairs toilets, urinals, and faucets as needed.
• Assists in the set-up and removal of equipment and facilities needed for special events.
• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and hand and power tools related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of City parks and related facilities.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains public facilities, shop and garage areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; oversees volunteers, contractors, and seasonal workers; inspects contractor work to ensure quality control.
• Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Receives and acts upon complaints, referrals, and concerns from the public; responds to and performs work in emergency situations as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Basic principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Basic mathematics.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to:

• Perform basic construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to heavy equipment required for the work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written reports of work performed.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, or equivalent, is required. One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair of parks and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances is required. At least one (1) year of experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver License, auto insurance, and a good driving record are required.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
The City of Orange conducts a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, a driving record, Live Scan fingerprint check, and prior work experience verification, medical examination and drug screen.
CITY MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES: Incumbents in all City positions are expected to exhibit the behavior characteristics reflected in the City's Mission, Vision, and Values statements in the performance of their duties; the city of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses and visitors; As an organization, the City of Orange is the leader in delivering the highest-level of service to meet current and future needs of the Community. The City's values include Teamwork, Accountability, Excellence, and Transparency.
BENEFITS FOR INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW LOCAL 47) MAINTENANCE AND CRAFTS

The City of Orange provides a generous array of benefits to employees in addition to maintaining competitive salaries. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working from 20 to 35 hours.

The following is a partial list of benefits:

Salary Range. Salary Ranges are composed of six (6) steps, each approximately five (5%) percent apart. Advancements through the steps are generally made yearly and based on performance.


Retirement Benefits. Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), including the City's contribution toward the Fourth Level Survivor's Benefit.


Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are " New " CalPERS Members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at age 62 defined benefit plan with three year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New Members shall contribute half of normal cost of retirement as determined by CalPERS from their pensionable compensation, on a pre-tax basis, as set forth in California Government Code Section 7522.30.

An employee who is a " Classic " Member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired by the City of Orange on or after January 1, 2013, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% @ age 55 benefit formula with one year final compensation. Employees contribute 8.00% of pension reportable salary on a pre-tax basis for this retirement benefit.


Social Security & Medicare. Employees do not pay into Social Security, however, do contribute 1.45% of salary towards Medicare.

Cafeteria Benefits Plan. The City pays up to $2,195 per month (Family) which can be applied towards CalPERS medical, dental, vision, health care reimbursement, and/or dependent care reimbursement. Under certain criteria, employees may elect to opt out of the City's medical plan altogether and receive $400 per month.


Life Insurance. The City provides a term life insurance policy of $50,000 .

Vacation. Employees earn 80 hours of vacation during the first four years of service, and an increasing accrual annually up to 200 hours per year after 25 years of service. The City also provides an annual unused vacation payout plan.

Holidays. The City observes 11 paid holidays and provides nine (9) floating holiday hours annually.


Sick Leave. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year. Employees are eligible to convert unused sick leave to vacation on an annual basis. A partial payment (up to 50%) for accumulated unused sick leave is available to City employees who retire from the City.

Other Benefits. Most employees work a "9/80" alternate work schedule with City Hall closures every other Friday. Long Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $750/fiscal year), Trip Reduction Program incentives, optional Deferred Compensation programs and Credit Union membership are a few of the additional benefits provided and/or available to employees.

For more information, please click for the Orange Maintenance & Crafts Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A Medical Examination , Police Records Check, and thorough Background Investigation are required of all prospective employees.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 (IRCA ), all job offers made by the City of Orange are contingent upon establishing proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

All benefitted employees shall be subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period as a condition of employment.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract settlements between recognized employee associations and the City of Orange.

The City of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
01


For which position are you applying?

• Non-benefited 19-hour per week
• Pro-rated Benefited 30-hour per week (Evening/Weekends)

02


Have you completed the twelfth (12th) grade, or equivalent to the twelfth (12th) grade?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have at least one (1) year of paid work experience in construction, maintenance, landscape, and/or repair of parks or parks facilities, systems, and park-related furniture and equipment, and is the experience listed in the Work Experience section of your application?

• Yes
• No

04


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your paid work experience in construction, maintenance, landscape, and/or repair of parks or parks facilities, systems, and park-related furniture and equipment.
05


Do you have at least one (1) year of paid work experience performing maintenance and repair of irrigation systems?

• Yes
• No

06


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience with performing maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. If you answered "No", please indicate "N/A" below.
07


Do you possess a valid California Driver License, auto insurance, and a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

08


If you do not currently possess a valid California Class C driver license, can you obtain one by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

09


The 30-hour position requires work on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I'm interested in the 19-hour position.

10


Do you understand that failure to complete all fields of application may result in your application not being considered, and that your professional resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question