Maintenance Worker – Parks – .75 FTE
Maintenance Worker – Parks – .75 FTE
Hourly Range: $25.45 - $33.09
Deadline to Apply: Monday, July 6, 2026
Position Information:
The Maintenance Worker – Parks - .75 FTE performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled maintenance in County parks, including landscaped areas, sports facilities and open space; and performs related work as required.
This .75 full-time position works 40 hours per week, 9 months out of the year. The incumbent will NOT work during the months of July, August, and September. These positions are partially benefited, and incumbents receive vacation, sick leave and holiday pay at a prorated rate.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of full-time experience performing basic maintenance work in a park, landscaping, or related environment including irrigation, plant care, chemical application, and/or grounds maintenance equipment use; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License Or Certificate:
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Certification as a pesticide applicator must be obtained from the Department of Agriculture within six months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Ideal Candidate Will:
- Will demonstrate enthusiasm with performing grounds, parks, and/or landscape maintenance and will have previous full-time professional experience
- Will demonstrate knowledge of applicable grounds, botanical gardens, parks or landscape maintenance processes and procedures. Including proper pruning techniques.
- Will have basic knowledge of appropriate pesticide application according to federal and state laws and protocols
- Will have strong experience in the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment, such as string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, tractors, and riding mowers.
- Will have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently.
- Will be self-motivated, responsive, and have effective communication skills.
- Will have basic knowledge to auditory plant species.
- Will demonstrate knowledge of greenhouse propagation, nursery care and proper planting.