Park Maintenance Worker I-II

City of El Cajon • El Cajon, CA

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About The Position

The City of El Cajon is hiring Park Maintenance Worker I-II employees to help ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of City parks and public amenities. The role involves learning and performing a range of park maintenance, construction, and improvement duties across park properties, landscaped open areas, recreational facilities, playgrounds, sidewalks, parking lots, and related amenities. Employees also support irrigation, landscape, and facility maintenance activities.

The position follows a 9/80 work schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week. Candidates who pass each examination component with a score of at least 70% may be placed on an eligibility list for employment consideration for at least six months; the list may be used to fill future vacancies in any division.

Requirements

• Educational achievement equivalent to high school graduation or possession of a recognized equivalency.
• Park Maintenance Worker I: Valid Class C California driver's license with a safe driving record at the time of appointment.
• Park Maintenance Worker II: Valid Class B California driver's license with a safe driving record at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Park Maintenance Worker I: Experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related work is preferred.
• Park Maintenance Worker II: At least one year of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, or related improvement work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve City parks, open landscaped areas, recreational facilities, playgrounds, sidewalks, parking lots, and related public amenities.
• Perform park maintenance, construction, and improvement duties.
• Support irrigation, landscape, and facility maintenance activities.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Defined CalPERS retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• The City contributes $1,850 per month toward medical insurance, effective January 2027.
• The City supports professional development and helps employees obtain certifications and licenses, including a CDL.
• A 9/80 schedule allows for three-day weekends every other week.

What This Job Offers

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