PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I

State of California

State of California

Calaveras County, CA, USA

Posted on May 30, 2026

Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE WOKER I – CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT / FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT / CALAVERAS BIG TREES SP

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 reporting location for this position is Calaveras Big Trees State Park Maintenance Shop in Arnold, CA. This position will work under the direction of Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Calaveras Big Trees SP consists of approximately 137 family and group campsites; 51 picnic sites; 20 trails, a visitor center; CCC era structures; 21 restrooms; roads and parking lots; water and sewer systems; fences; signs; irrigation systems; other historic, natural, and culturally sensitive facilities and other recreational facilities.

The Park Maintenance Worker I (PMW) performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair of park systems and facilities including buildings, cabins, structures, campsites, picnic facilities, roads, parking areas, trails, fixtures, water and sewer systems, irrigation systems, and other historic, cultural, and recreational facilities. Work performed will include, but is not limited to, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry and the use of power and hand tools. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to work at one of the most iconic parks in the System, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

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.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

The incumbent’s work schedule will be Sunday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Brian Robertson at (209) 795-1303 or at brian.robertson@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.