Park Maintenance Worker I

Posting number: 3024OS-0826-012 (O)

Department: OC Community Resources

Job classification: PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER l

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Community Services, Parks and Beaches, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I 

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Park Maintenance Worker I positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PT)

OC PARKS
The County of Orange, OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County’s award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves. OC Parks’ facilities offer a wide range of options for everyone, whether you're looking to engage in recreational activities, appreciate nature, or explore the history of Orange County. OC Parks is dedicated to managing its land and facilities in a manner that enhances public enjoyment while ensuring they are well-maintained and preserved for future generations.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Park Maintenance Worker I position performs routine unskilled and semiskilled grounds maintenance, landscape, facility maintenance, and repair work.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cleaning and inspecting amenities such as bathrooms, offices, or outdoor areas
• Performing hardscape and landscape maintenance, including debris removal, vegetation management, weed control, washing, raking, or concrete patching
• Removing trash bags or litter and maintaining trash receptacles 
• Providing general custodial services, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning
• Operating and maintaining small equipment
• Performing administrative and customer service tasks, including public contact

CORE COMPETENCIES 
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with landscaping and lawn care
• Experience with basic plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work 
• Experience in hand and power tools used in facilities and ground maintenance and repair
• Understanding and following maintenance practices and procedures
• Understanding instructions and carrying out tasks verbally and in writing

Safety Savvy

• Operating equipment and tools while following safe operating procedures.
• Identifying, reporting, and correcting equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner

Customer Service

• Documenting and resolving maintenance and customer service issues
• Providing excellent customer service to park visitors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on the Park Maintenance Worker I classification, including the physical, mental, environmental, and working conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qual