What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKS BUILDING & GROUNDS WORKER SUPERVISOR position at County of Monterey?
Position Description
Final Filing Date : Monday, September 8, 2025
Exam# 25/72B32/08JA
The Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department is seeking candidates for Parks Building and Grounds Worker Supervisor to perform a variety of visitor service support activities at an assigned County Park. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and directing park personnel and activities in the day-to -day maintenance and improvements for a multi-park unit within the County Park System. This includes participating in and overseeing park activities, including working the park entry gate, operating equipment necessary for basic gardening, grounds keeping maintenance, improvements and care of the park lawns, maintenance of landscapes and paved areas, minor carpentry, concrete work, electrical and plumbing repairs.
County parks are located in both North and South County and include San Lorenzo Park in King City, Royal Oaks Park in Watsonville, Jacks Peak Park in Monterey, and Toro Park in Salinas. Position vacancies for all park locations will be filled using the eligibility list established by this recruitment.
Department Summary:
The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) serves to plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and County facilities, and protect natural resources. PWFP is comprised of three Divisions: Public Works, Facilities, and Parks which are responsible for managing and maintaining the County’s infrastructure and open space.
The County of Monterey Parks System enriches the community by providing an assortment of outdoor and recreational activities by promoting health and wellness, outdoor space to play, exercise and access facilities for self-directed or organized recreation.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of:
Experience
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Two (2) years degree from an accredited community college in environmental resources, natural resources, park management, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience
Two (2) years as a Parks Building and Grounds Worker II or County Park Ranger II in the Monterey County Parks Department.
OR
Responsible experience in the maintenance and development of park areas may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis when accompanied by college courses equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester's units in environmental resources, engineering, park management or a closely related field from an accredited community college.
OR
Four (4) years of park maintenance within a park, forest, public recreation, or historical area, including at least Two (2) years in the performance of duties equivalent to those of the Parks Building and Grounds Worker Il of County Parks or private sector.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Notes:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by
Monday, September 8, 2025 , 11:59 PM(PST)
Or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: aulentaja@countymonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-5014 Fax: (831) 784-5603
The Selection Process Is Tentative, And Applicants Will Be Notified If Changes Are Made. To Assess Applicants' Possession Of Required Qualifications, The Examination Process May Include An Oral Examination, Pre-examination Exercises, Performance Examination, And/or Written Examination. The Competitive Examination Process Includes Submittal Of Required Application Materials. A Complete Application Package Will Include:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5014, or aulentaja@countymonterey.gov
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
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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. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.
Do you have or are you able to possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment?
Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to supervise, assign, and monitor the work of assigned personnel of Building & Grounds Workers and other personnel assigned to the park unit.
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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to perform routine park, grounds and facility maintenance, gardening, clean-up, and unskilled manual labor.
Final Filing Date : Monday, September 8, 2025
Exam# 25/72B32/08JA
The Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department is seeking candidates for Parks Building and Grounds Worker Supervisor to perform a variety of visitor service support activities at an assigned County Park. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and directing park personnel and activities in the day-to -day maintenance and improvements for a multi-park unit within the County Park System. This includes participating in and overseeing park activities, including working the park entry gate, operating equipment necessary for basic gardening, grounds keeping maintenance, improvements and care of the park lawns, maintenance of landscapes and paved areas, minor carpentry, concrete work, electrical and plumbing repairs.
County parks are located in both North and South County and include San Lorenzo Park in King City, Royal Oaks Park in Watsonville, Jacks Peak Park in Monterey, and Toro Park in Salinas. Position vacancies for all park locations will be filled using the eligibility list established by this recruitment.
Department Summary:
The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) serves to plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and County facilities, and protect natural resources. PWFP is comprised of three Divisions: Public Works, Facilities, and Parks which are responsible for managing and maintaining the County’s infrastructure and open space.
The County of Monterey Parks System enriches the community by providing an assortment of outdoor and recreational activities by promoting health and wellness, outdoor space to play, exercise and access facilities for self-directed or organized recreation.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties
- Defines personnel resource needs and allocates them as required to achieve unit objectives
- Supervises, assigns, monitors and may assist in the work of subordinate classes of Building and grounds Workers and other personnel assigned to the park unit such as: daily maintenance, assisting park visitors and performing facilities improvements or repairs of park area
- Implements and evaluates park programs and policies related to building and grounds keeping, recommends and develops plans to achieve unit objectives within an assigned park unit
- Conducts formal and informal training of Parks Building and Grounds Workers in such areas as: skill development and safety awareness programs, first aid techniques, departmental practices, policies and procedures
- Supervises and monitors prisoner and work alternative crews, seasonal employees, volunteers, and trainees
- Maintains records and prepares comprehensive reports
- Provides input for construction projects, planning, development and implementation
- Prepares material lists and purchase requisitions
- Provides assistance in emergency situations at remote work locations.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of:
- Principles and practices of construction management which include methods and techniques of park construction, repair and maintenance work
- Methods of administrative problem solving
- Basic horticulture practices, turf management and practices
- Principles and techniques of employee supervision, to include methods of organization, scheduling, training, review, performance evaluation, counseling, and disciplinary actions
- Proper tool usage and equipment operations
- Uniform building codes and ordinances
- Health and safety codes for worker safety
- Methods, materials, practices, and equipment used in heavy construction related to are of assignment(roads or flood control)
- Principles of organization and administration of fiscal, personnel and related aspects of park program management
- Public relations practices in order to enhance public opinion regarding County Parks
- Plan, organize, control and evaluate the maintenance program of park unit
- Develop and recommend park and unit goals and objectives within the context of departmental polices and priorities
- Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others
- Maintain records and prepare clear, complete and concise reports
- Evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Speak and write effectively and clearly
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with the public and other agencies
Experience
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Two (2) years degree from an accredited community college in environmental resources, natural resources, park management, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience
Two (2) years as a Parks Building and Grounds Worker II or County Park Ranger II in the Monterey County Parks Department.
OR
Responsible experience in the maintenance and development of park areas may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis when accompanied by college courses equivalent to completion of thirty (30) semester's units in environmental resources, engineering, park management or a closely related field from an accredited community college.
OR
Four (4) years of park maintenance within a park, forest, public recreation, or historical area, including at least Two (2) years in the performance of duties equivalent to those of the Parks Building and Grounds Worker Il of County Parks or private sector.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings
- Operate a manual transmission equipment vehicle
- Pesticide certification may be required
- Work weekends, holidays and various shifts
- Wear a uniform and safety protection equipment
- Work outdoors and under adverse weather conditions
- Have and maintain Standard First Aid and CPR certificates issued by the American Red Cross (Level II) or equivalent agency
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the F Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Notes:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by
Monday, September 8, 2025 , 11:59 PM(PST)
Or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: aulentaja@countymonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-5014 Fax: (831) 784-5603
The Selection Process Is Tentative, And Applicants Will Be Notified If Changes Are Made. To Assess Applicants' Possession Of Required Qualifications, The Examination Process May Include An Oral Examination, Pre-examination Exercises, Performance Examination, And/or Written Examination. The Competitive Examination Process Includes Submittal Of Required Application Materials. A Complete Application Package Will Include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5014, or aulentaja@countymonterey.gov
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
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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. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.
- I have read and understand these instructions.
Do you have or are you able to possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to supervise, assign, and monitor the work of assigned personnel of Building & Grounds Workers and other personnel assigned to the park unit.
04
Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to perform routine park, grounds and facility maintenance, gardening, clean-up, and unskilled manual labor.
- Required Question