Park Maintenance Worker II

Park Maintenance Worker II

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 10 / 15 / 2025, 10 / 29 / 2025 (Final)

Under supervision, Park Maintenance Worker II's perform grounds maintenance and related construction and repair in and around parks, recreation areas, and public facilities. Incumbents are responsible for a defined geographical segment in a park, recreation area, or public facility. Park Maintenance Worker II's also perform specialized maintenance activities, or limited lead duties over Park Maintenance Worker I's or temporary help. This position is typically used by the Department of Regional Parks and the Department of Airports.

Knowledge of the proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers; use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities; fundamentals of basic plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work; the methods and materials used in controlling or eradicating plant diseases and insect pests; common safety practices and procedures.

Ability to work independently in performing skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance and repair work; lead and instruct the work of others; operate and maintain power equipment and vehicles, such as tractors and attachments; use and care for hand and power tools; recognize common plant diseases and insect pests; perform heavy manual labor; identify potential safety hazards; understand and follow written and oral instructions; count, add, subtract, and multiply two digit whole numbers; read, write, and speak English at a level necessary to satisfactorily perform the work.

Minimum Qualifications

Either : One year of full-time experience performing the duties of a Park Maintenance Worker I in Sacramento County service. Or : Two years of full-time paid experience performing general grounds maintenance and repair work that can be directly related to the knowledges and abilities prescribed for the class of Park Maintenance Worker II. Note : If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

Driver's License : Park Maintenance Worker II's are required to possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Driver License, Class 3 (now referred to as Class C) or higher, before date of appointment. Ability to obtain a Class 1 or 2 (now referred to as Class A or B) California Drivers License may be required of some jobs. Physical Requirements : Park Maintenance Worker II's must be able to perform heavy physical labor as follows : 1. Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects such as cement and fertilizer bags. 2. Walk, stand, stoop and crouch for long periods. 3. Climb ladders. 4. Dig ditches and post holes. Minimum Age Requirement : Applicants must be eighteen years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Working Conditions : Incumbents in this class must be willing to work on weekends, evenings and holidays, to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and to work at various locations throughout the County. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.