What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility I position at Chico Area Recreation & Park District?
*Position Closes 6/28/2026*
Do you enjoy hands-on work and helping maintain facility spaces the community loves? Get paid to help care for indoor and outdoor recreational spaces that make a difference! The Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is hiring dependable, skilled, and motivated individuals to join our Parks crew.
About the Role:
As a Utility I, you’ll perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled taskstasks maintaining, modifying, building, and repairing park structures, equipment, facilities, and grounds.. This role is essential to ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming environments for the Chico community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect facilities, playgrounds, fixtures, structures, grounds, pools, and equipment to identify deficiencies, unsafe conditions, and/or maintenance and custodial needs.
- Identify and conduct necessary repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance for various needs including equipment maintenance, structural maintenance, floors, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, irrigation, etc.
- Build positive working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and community partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities:
Some or all of these skills may need to be utilized during the course of employment. Utility I’s may be asked to use and/or develop skills on an as needed basis:
- Construction, welding, and structural methods and practices used in park facilities.
- Installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial plumbing fixtures.
- Installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical fixtures and lighting.
- Horticultural principles and practices, including the installation, repair, and programming irrigation systems.
- Maintain swimming pools, aquatic equipment, and facilities.
- Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of equipment and material procurement procedures.
Who We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus two or more years of experience in parks and/or building maintenance.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting over 50 pounds and working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Comfortable working with tools, equipment, and around chemicals.
- Knowledge of safety practices, accident prevention techniques, and occupational hazards.
- Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
Licenses & Requirements:
- Valid California Driver’s License of appropriate class.
- Ability to pass a Department of Justice Live Scan background check and Physical.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Work Location: Parks and CARD Facilities within Chico
Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 10 days PTO annually
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 additional holiday closure days
- 12 paid sick days
- 2 Personal Business Days
- Health insurance, retirement benefits (CalPERS), and additional district benefits
- Annual clothing allowance of $450
- Union-eligible enrollment
CalPERS:
As a CalPERS PEPRA member, employees contribute 7.75%, with CARD contributing 7.96%.
CARD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.