Parks Maintenance Worker I

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I

SALARY: $3,018 - $3,683/month



DEFINITION: Under general supervision, maintain cultivated public areas and

construct/repair park facilities; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS: This is the entry level class in which incumbents learn park

maintenance tasks or may performs primarily custodial work;
generally works under more supervision than the higher levels.

REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES: 1. Uses power and hand tools; seeds, plants, mows, edges, sprays, and

weeds park grounds, flowerbeds, golf course fairways/greens, and other
landscaped areas; prepares areas for planting by clearing, grading,
fertilizing, and watering ground; prepares areas by rototilling, weed oiling,
laying plastic; lays rocks; aerates and dresses golf greens.

2. Cleans walks, parking areas, and other areas of leaves and debris; digs

trenches to sign or fence post holes; dumps trash cans; cleans rest rooms;
may perform or assist in routine or preventive maintenance in park and
other City facilities.

3. Plants, trims, prunes and removes trees and shrubs.

4. Operates riding mowers, rototillers, blowers, edgers, fork/air lifts,

chippers, tractor, and other equipment or vehicles; makes minor repairs
such as sharpening blades; performs routine vehicle and equipment
maintenance and safely inspections.

5. Performs routine maintenance in park facilities and grounds; may make

carpentry and minor electrical repairs, replace sprinkler heads, or make
adjustments to irrigation system; marks and otherwise prepares athletic
fields and recreation areas.

6. Assists in special projects such as park construction, repairing playground

equipment, potholes, sidewalks, periodic painting, air conditioning system
maintenance, installing sprinkler systems, applying repellents, herbicides,
and unrestricted pesticides, moving furniture, equipment set-up, and other
physical arrangements.

7. Provides temporary and vacation relief in similar occupational fields as

necessary.

DESIRABLE Education and/or Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience performing routine grounds maintenance or

custodial work or any combination of training and experience that
provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:
Grounds maintenance methods and techniques; plants, flowers,

and shrubs; operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
used in grounds maintenance.

Ability to:
Learn and apply grounds keeping and park maintenance

techniques and methods; operate power tools and equipment;
make minor repairs to equipment; follow verbal instructions;
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; work
safely and efficiently.

SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License

may be required, depending on assignment for Park Maintenance
Worker I.

Possession of a Pesticide Applicator Certification may be required.

SELECTION: Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant
education, certification, license, training and work experience to be
followed by an exam and/or an interview before an Oral Board to
determine the most qualified candidates. Applicants meeting the
minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an
interview, and the decision of the screening committee is final.
Those candidates who are determined eligible for appointment to
the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List.
Applicants will receive electronic notification regarding the results of
all phases of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the
Eligibility List, if applicable. The City reserves the right to alter the
testing process, as needed, without notice.

TO APPLY: Submit an application online at

governmentjobs.com/careers/porterville (a resume may be
included, but does not substitute for a complete application),
together with any materials required to accompany application if
noted in this announcement. Applications must be received by
4pm, Friday, October 10, 2025.

SPECIAL CONDITION: Candidates recommended for hire will be required to undergo a

background and reference check, a drug test, and a pre-employment
physical.

The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
believe you need accommodation under the ADA in the testing
process for any position for which you intend to apply, please
contact the Human Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request
such accommodation. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age,
disability or medical condition, Acquired Immune Deficiency
(AIDS/HIV) or AIDS related conditions, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner status, gender
identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other
basis protected by law.

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