Park Maintenance Worker III

Salary: $30.43 - $36.98 Hourly
Location : City of El Cajon, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-29
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Job Overview
Apply today and join our parks operations team in a vital role that performs the full range of park maintenance and landscaping duties!

The Opportunity: The ideal candidate is an experienced team player with the ability to lead a crew and perform skilled work in the maintenance and construction of City parks, landscaped areas, horticulture, and irrigation and facility maintenance. This position is a crucial role that ensures the safety and functionality of our City's landscape and recreational facilities!
The Recruitment Timeline: The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the in-person examination process (this includes both an Qualifications Appraisal Interview and Practical Exam). The examination process is scheduled for the date below. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration for at least six months.

EXAMINATION DATE : Thursday, August 20, 2026 Extensive City Benefits : Full Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, defined CalPERS Retirement, job security, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellness Incentives. The City contributes $1,700 per month towards Medical Insurance in 2026 ($1,850 per month effective January 2027).

Typical Duties

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• Leads and participates in landscape activities, including planting, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, irrigating and renovation of landscaped areas;
• Operates trucks, tractors, renovators, mowers, trenchers, rototillers, top dressers and other landscape and construction equipment;
• Mixes, applies and monitors pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and wetting agents;
• May be assigned to the pesticide spray crew;
• Participates in the preventive maintenance and emergency repair of recreational facilities including carpentry, painting and masonry work;
• Programs and adjusts irrigation controllers to support water conservation and efficiency goals;
• Monitors, repairs, and maintains park irrigation systems;
• Builds, installs and repairs fences, masonry walls, pavers, bleachers, benches, backstops and playground equipment;
• Maintains required records related to work activities, materials, and time;
• Ensures safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment;
• Trains and assists assigned staff in maintenance techniques and safety procedures.

Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION : Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by additional training in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas.
EXPERIENCE: At least three years experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, and related improvements. Experience in pesticide application is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Class C driver's license with a safe driving record, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at the time of appointment. As a condition of passing probation, a valid California Class A driver's license with a safe driving record and a California Qualified Applicator's Certificate with categories B - Landscape Maintenance and C - Right of Way is required within 12 months of employment.

Employees in this position who possess a California Class A driver's license are subject to the mandatory drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation. Applicants selected will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a post-offer physical and drug screen. Additionally, applicants will be required to provide written authorization allowing the City to contact previous employers to determine if the applicant has previously tested positive for drugs or alcohol, or refused to submit for testing.

Additional Information
Why Work for El Cajon: The City of El Cajon is a leader among San Diego County and a wonderful location to live, work, and play. Its workplace culture empowers employees to maintain a strong work-life balance and make a positive impact in the community. The City offers exceptional benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities. Ultimately, El Cajon is a shining example of a local government that provides exceptional municipal service with an innovative mindset.
The City of El Cajon offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and CalPERS retirement.

Please review the ECMEA-MOU for detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, retirement, and more:


If you have any questions, please email
01


To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, complete responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are required in addition to your online application. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the selection process for this recruitment. Resumes in lieu of this questionnaire will not be accepted. All work experience that is described in your responses must also be included in the "work experience" section of your application. I HAVE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS INFORMATION.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a high school diploma, GED or high school equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a current, valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a valid Commercial California Driver's License? Please mark all CDL and endorsements that you possess. You MUST ATTACH a copy of your license to receive credit.

• Class A
• Class B
• California Qualified Applicator's Certificate with Categories B and C
• None

05


How many years of full-time work experience you have performing duties in parks maintenance, landscaping, irrigation and/or grounds maintenance? (If none, please write N/A.)
06


Describe your experience performing parks maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and grounds maintenance duties. Please provide the following information for each position you held: 1. Job title(s)2. Employer name(s) 3. Employment dates (month/year) 4. Description of parks maintenance and/or landscaping duties performed.(If none, please write N/A.)
07


Please list all trainings you have completed in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas. You must provide the following information for each: 1. Title of training2. Name of the training agency or platform 3. Date of completion (month/year) 4. Brief description of the training(If none, please write N/A.)
08


How many years of full-time experience do you have in pesticide application (spraying pesticides)? Please include your job title(s) at the time. (If none, please write N/A.)
09


Please detail your experience in spraying pesticides and include the following information: 1. Position title AND name of employer 2. Frequency of spraying pesticides per week 3. Total number of years of experience in spraying pesticides 4. Trainings completed in spraying pesticides (Certificates MUST be attached to receive credit) (If none, please write N/A.)
10


Have you ever been employed full-time at a public sector/local government agency as a maintenance worker or similar? If yes, please specify the employer names AND your job titles.(If not, please write N/A.)
11


I acknowledge the examination process is scheduled for Thursday, 8/20/26 and all candidates are required to participate in-person. (You will receive a sign-up notice with additional details before the exam date.)

• Yes - I understand I must participate in-person on Thursday, 8/20/26 if I am invited to the examination process.
• No - I will not be able to attend the examination date in-person if I am invited to participate.

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