Park Maintenance Worker III

City of El Cajon•El Cajon, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply today and join our parks operations team in a vital role that performs the full range of park maintenance and landscaping duties! The Opportunity: The ideal candidate is an experienced team player with the ability to lead a crew and perform skilled work in the maintenance and construction of City parks, landscaped areas, horticulture, and irrigation and facility maintenance. This position is a crucial role that ensures the safety and functionality of our City’s landscape and recreational facilities!

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by additional training in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas
At least three years experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, and related improvements
Experience in pesticide application is required
A valid California Class C driver’s license with a safe driving record, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at the time of appointment
As a condition of passing probation, a valid California Class A driver’s license with a safe driving record and a California Qualified Applicator’s Certificate with categories B – Landscape Maintenance and C – Right of Way is required within 12 months of employment
Employees in this position who possess a California Class A driver's license are subject to the mandatory drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation
Applicants selected will be given a conditional offer of employment pending the outcome of a post-offer physical and drug screen
Additionally, applicants will be required to provide written authorization allowing the City to contact previous employers to determine if the applicant has previously tested positive for drugs or alcohol, or refused to submit for testing

Responsibilities

Leads and participates in landscape activities, including planting, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, irrigating and renovation of landscaped areas
Operates trucks, tractors, renovators, mowers, trenchers, rototillers, top dressers and other landscape and construction equipment
Mixes, applies and monitors pesticides, herbicides, soil conditioners and wetting agents
May be assigned to the pesticide spray crew
Participates in the preventive maintenance and emergency repair of recreational facilities including carpentry, painting and masonry work
Programs and adjusts irrigation controllers to support water conservation and efficiency goals
Monitors, repairs, and maintains park irrigation systems
Builds, installs and repairs fences, masonry walls, pavers, bleachers, benches, backstops and playground equipment
Maintains required records related to work activities, materials, and time
Ensures safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment
Trains and assists assigned staff in maintenance techniques and safety procedures

Benefits

Full Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
defined CalPERS Retirement
job security
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Incentives
The City contributes $1,700 per month towards Medical Insurance in 2026 ($1,850 per month effective January 2027)
exceptional benefits
retirement plans
wellness programs
professional development opportunities