What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Aide (Landscape & Learning, Spring) position at City of Sacramento?
THE POSITION
NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL
The Landscape & Learning (L&L) program is a workforce development program operated by the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. The focus of this program is to prepare youth ages 14-17 within the City of Sacramento limits to ensure these young people have access to adequate positive opportunities, as well as to develop a ready and capable workforce with the stated region. Youth Aides work outdoors in city parks with crews that include an adult supervisor providing general park maintenance. Typical duties include general weeding, trimming, leaf removal, low limbing, and trash pick-up. On the job technical trainings are provided that develop essential employment and leadership skills for individuals. Youth Aides are required to wear boots. Hiking boots are acceptable.
SALARY: $16.90 (effective January 1, 2026)
SPRING DATES: March 14, 2026 - May 31, 2026
SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am - 2:30pm (includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
For more information email landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org.
To participate in career development and vocational employment and training programs;
perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks in city parks and green spaces.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are non-career. Employment is limited to youths from 14 to 18 years of age who have been certified for employment programs through various local agencies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
Knowledge of:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
None required.
Experience
None required.
Age
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be between the ages of 14 to 18 at time of appointment.
Assessments
If considered for appointment, candidates must:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Requirements
Depending on assignment, may require sitting and standing, the ability to move about on foot with frequent walking and frequent starts and stops.
Environmental Conditions
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather such as: heat, sun, rain and wind; may be exposed to dust and pollens; intermittently lift, carry, or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.
Work Conditions
May be required to work on weekends.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
For specific questions regarding the Youth Aide position or hiring process:
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
On December 15, 2025, I Will Be
If I am hired as a Youth Aide, I agree to: * Be supportive and encouraging to my co- workers. * Be a team player. * Use acceptable language at all times. * Not be under the influence or in possession of illegal drugs or alcohol while at work. * Refrain from the use of tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vaping products, etc.) while at work. * Notify my supervisor immediately if I need to be absent or late to work. * Follow the dress code. * Use cell phone during work hours for emergency only. * Bring a lunch with a reusable water bottle each day. * Be responsible for my own property. * Be respectful to all co-workers and supervisors. * Follow all policies and procedures.
I understand that if I am hired as a Youth Aide I am required to wear boots to work.
NON-CAREER PART TIME/SEASONAL
The Landscape & Learning (L&L) program is a workforce development program operated by the City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. The focus of this program is to prepare youth ages 14-17 within the City of Sacramento limits to ensure these young people have access to adequate positive opportunities, as well as to develop a ready and capable workforce with the stated region. Youth Aides work outdoors in city parks with crews that include an adult supervisor providing general park maintenance. Typical duties include general weeding, trimming, leaf removal, low limbing, and trash pick-up. On the job technical trainings are provided that develop essential employment and leadership skills for individuals. Youth Aides are required to wear boots. Hiking boots are acceptable.
SALARY: $16.90 (effective January 1, 2026)
SPRING DATES: March 14, 2026 - May 31, 2026
SCHEDULE: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am - 2:30pm (includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
For more information email landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org.
To participate in career development and vocational employment and training programs;
perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks in city parks and green spaces.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are non-career. Employment is limited to youths from 14 to 18 years of age who have been certified for employment programs through various local agencies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.
- Perform a variety of manual, clerical, customer service, and/or maintenance work in specified community areas, including picking up litter, clearing weeds, low limbing trees, sweeping streets, and similar tasks.
- Attend technical trainings to develop essential employment skills and build leadership qualities.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- No special knowledge requirements.
- Learn to use basic hand tools needed to perform community clean-up and maintenance work.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
None required.
Experience
None required.
Age
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be between the ages of 14 to 18 at time of appointment.
Assessments
If considered for appointment, candidates must:
- Submit a valid work permit.
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Pass a tuberculosis screening test if assigned to work with children or food.
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Requirements
Depending on assignment, may require sitting and standing, the ability to move about on foot with frequent walking and frequent starts and stops.
Environmental Conditions
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather such as: heat, sun, rain and wind; may be exposed to dust and pollens; intermittently lift, carry, or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.
Work Conditions
May be required to work on weekends.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
- Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit a City of Sacramento employment application by Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.-Employment applications must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com.
- Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit responses to the supplemental questionnaire with their application. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the Youth Parks and Community Enrichment (YPCE) Department. YPCE will select the most competitive applications for further consideration.
- Hiring Interview: Candidates selected for further consideration will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by YPCE. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
- Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
For specific questions regarding the Youth Aide position or hiring process:
- Go to the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/ParksandRec/Youth-Division/Youth-Employment/LandscapeAndLearning
- Send an email to: landscapeandlearning@cityofsacramento.org
- Call the YPCE Landscape & Learning Program Hotline at (916) 808-8929.
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
- Yes
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
- Yes
On December 15, 2025, I Will Be
- Under 14 years old
- 14-17 years old
- 18 years old or older
If I am hired as a Youth Aide, I agree to: * Be supportive and encouraging to my co- workers. * Be a team player. * Use acceptable language at all times. * Not be under the influence or in possession of illegal drugs or alcohol while at work. * Refrain from the use of tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, vaping products, etc.) while at work. * Notify my supervisor immediately if I need to be absent or late to work. * Follow the dress code. * Use cell phone during work hours for emergency only. * Bring a lunch with a reusable water bottle each day. * Be responsible for my own property. * Be respectful to all co-workers and supervisors. * Follow all policies and procedures.
- Yes
I understand that if I am hired as a Youth Aide I am required to wear boots to work.
- Yes
- Required Question
Salary : $17