Park Maintenance Crew Chief

Salary : $98,282.08 - $118,934.40 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-T93-A
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Park Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03


Description


Under general direction, to plan, coordinate, inspect, and lead a project crew and other Parks staff in the repair, maintenance, construction, and alteration of park facilities within the County Regional Park System; to develop cost estimates for feasibility and make recommendations; to track projects and their related costs; and to serve as a technical resource for semi-skilled and skilled crafts related work.

The Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for Park Maintenance Crew Chief. The Park Maintenance Crew Chief leads the Department's Projects Unit comprised of four (4) Park Maintenance Craftworkers and is responsible for training and leading Crafts Workers to department standards and overseeing projects such as restroom renovation, bridge construction, facility repairs, and other various construction projects. The Park Maintenance Crew Chief is a subject matter expert for the Parks Visitor Service and Facilities Division in these areas and plays a critical role in maintaining park facilities and collaborating with Maintenance and Ranger Operations of County Parks providing expertise, support, and project management for park units and small department-wide construction projects, including responding to emergency repair requests ensuring that park facilities remain accessible and safe.

Typical Tasks


The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Leads Park Maintenance Crafts Workers and other Parks staff in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled level craft tasks for the construction and repair of Park facilities, such as repairing and construction of pedestrian and vehicle bridges and water pump systems, bathroom repairs/remodels, park residence building renovations, building office remodels, build/rebuild outside wall structure stays/retaining walls and irrigation systems, and other miscellaneous work involving plumbing, culverts, drainage ditches, slope stabilization, pavement maintenance, and concrete foundation/slabs;

• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans;

• Trains workers in trades and crafts applications and safety practices;

• Enforces safety for everyone around job sites;

• Develops cost estimates for feasibility and makes recommendations;

• Tracks projects and their related costs;

• Performs administrative duties related to supplies/materials, timekeeping, training, safety, record-keeping, research, and reports;

• Plans and prepares budgets for construction projects;

• Serves as a technical resource for crafts workers, coworkers, management, and outside entities;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards


Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent;


and


Three (3) years of journey-level trades experience within a government agency and/or the private sector.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate before completion of the probationary period.

• Any licenses and/or certificates required to perform the typical tasks listed that are required by State, Federal, and other governmental agencies.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of carpentry, painting, plumbing, basic electrical, and masonry;

• Techniques used for the repair and maintenance of parks facilities and infrastructure;

• The safe and proper operation of related tools and equipment;

• Project estimation, tracking, and budgeting;

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures;

• Health and safety principles, practices, and codes for maintaining a safe work environment;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting;

• Common computer systems and applications;

• Safe driving rules and practices.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, monitor, and track construction and maintenance projects;

• Schedule projects and order supplies/materials needed to complete small construction projects in a timely manner;

• Plan, assign, train, and lead the work of others;

• Estimate project cost for feasibility and make recommendations;

• Read and interpret blueprints and plans;

• Troubleshoot work problems as they arise;

• Track projects and their costs;

• Maintain records pertaining to attendance, work orders, projects, trainings, and reports;

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;

• Serve as a technical resource to department staff, contractors, the public, and outside agency staff;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

Physical Requirements

• Work under the following conditions using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, cramped quarters, and inadequate lighting;

• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, special events, or other irregular hours;

• Must conform to departmental uniform standards;

• Perform a variety of manual tasks that require the ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, push/pull, lift, drag and carry materials and objects;

• Lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds;

• Work outside and under adverse working conditions, including the ability to walk on steep and/or uneven terrain.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more


The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performed Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of journey-level trades experience within a government agency and/or private sector do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than one year experience
• One to less than two years experience
• Two to less than three years experience
• Three to less than four years experience
• Four to less than five years experience
• Five years or more

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Describe your journey-level trades experience within a government agency and/or the private sector. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), job title(s), dates worked, hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. If none, indicate N/A.
05


Please indicate which trades below in which you possess journey-level experience. If no journey level experience in the trades listed below, please select none of the above.

• Carpentry
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Masonry
• Other Trade
• None of the above

06


Please describe your journey-level experience in the trades you selected in the previous question. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), job title(s), dates worked, hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. If none, indicate N/A.
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Describe your experience planning, assigning, training, and leading the work of others in the trades industry. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), job title(s), dates worked, hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. If none, indicate N/A.
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Describe your experience planning, organizing, monitoring, and tracking construction and/or maintenance projects. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), job title(s), dates worked, hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties of performed. If none, indicate N/A.
09


Describe your experience planning and preparing budgets for construction projects. Be detailed and specific in your response and include the name of your employer(s), job title(s), dates worked, hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. If none, indicate N/A.
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Please indicate which of the following software programs you are proficient using. Indicate ONLY those programs in which you are proficient. The use of "proficient" in this question means frequent (weekly) usage of the specific software program accompanied by the ability to create, manipulate, merge, build, formulate, design, etc., within the program itself, indicating an advanced level of skill.

• Kronos or other Time Management System
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Word
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (i.e. NexGen, Maintstar, or comparable)
• None of the above

11


Please indicate if you possess either of the following certifications. If you select either of the items listed, please attach a copy to your application.

• Water Distribution Certification (D1)
• Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
• None of the Above

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This position may require working in inclement weather. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

13


This position requires the willingness to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14


This position requires wearing and maintaining a department uniform. Do you understand this requirement

• Yes
• No

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How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• County Career Newsletter
• Other (Specify in the next question)
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed

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If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
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