Park Maintenance Worker I

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• Operating equipment and tools while following safe operating procedures
• Identifying, reporting, and correcting equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner
• Documenting and resolving maintenance and customer service issues
• Providing excellent customer service to park visitors

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed