Maintenance Worker I (Parks)

City of Oakdale • Oakdale, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a few motivated candidates, who have some landscape maintenance experience, to join our City of Oakdale team and help us provide valuable landscape services in our community. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fantastic Parks Division and Public Services Department, doing rewarding work in an awesome community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Some landscape maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Assists and is trained in the maintenance of lawns, shrubbery, and trees including planting, watering, trimming, mowing, edging, fertilizing, and weed and pest control.
• Operates trucks, mowers, and other light equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of areas for planting by clearing, grading, fertilizing, and watering.
• Prepares areas for rock-beds and lays rock.
• Assists and is trained in the installation, operation and maintenance, and repairs of in-ground sprinkler systems.
• Assists and is trained in safety inspections of park amenities including playgrounds and sports facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Assists other Parks, Facility, and Recreation staff as necessary.
• Interacts with the public; maintains and enforces City rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED