PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I
State of California
Monterey County, CA, USA
Posted on May 30, 2026
Job Description and Duties
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I - MONTEREY DISTRICT - BIG SUR SECTOR
The Park Maintenance Worker I will work under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Chief I. Although the primary reporting location is Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, the position may be required to work at other locations throughout the District as assigned and based on operational need. The Park Maintenance Worker I participates in and leads others in performing skilled and semiskilled work throughout the sector. Incumbent must have a willingness and present ability to operate a sewer pumper truck, drive truck in adverse weather conditions, and navigate pumper truck up steep unpaved/paved mountain roads. Additionally incumbents should be proficient in chainsaw operations.
The work schedule for this position is Sunday - Wednesday from 6:00AM - 4:30PM.
Training and development assignments may be considered.
This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.
The Park Maintenance Worker I will work under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Chief I. Although the primary reporting location is Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, the position may be required to work at other locations throughout the District as assigned and based on operational need. The Park Maintenance Worker I participates in and leads others in performing skilled and semiskilled work throughout the sector. Incumbent must have a willingness and present ability to operate a sewer pumper truck, drive truck in adverse weather conditions, and navigate pumper truck up steep unpaved/paved mountain roads. Additionally incumbents should be proficient in chainsaw operations.
This position requires a valid class C driver’s license and a clean driving history. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application. This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards.
The work schedule for this position is Sunday - Wednesday from 6:00AM - 4:30PM.
Training and development assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as not telework eligible.
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.
This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards. Must be able to read and write English, follow instructions, and work independently.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards. Must be able to read and write English, follow instructions, and work independently.
Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962.
The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
State housing may be required. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs, or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.
For more information about this position, please contact Jim Doran at (831) 601-1205 or Jim.Doran@parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
