Park Maintenance Worker I
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under supervision, to do skilled and semiskilled structural and facility maintenance and repair work in a State park district; lead and train a crew of maintenance employees; in extremely small park districts, to assist with planning for and supervising the area maintenance program; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Does carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, roofing and other work in the maintenance, repair and construction of a wide variety of park structures, utility systems, roads, and other facilities; clears and maintains trails; fights structural and forest fires; protects natural resources from destruction by constructing erosion control, diversion and drainage facilities; maintains trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, and native vegetation; when necessary, cleans campgrounds, picnic sites and other public facilities, and collects and disposes of refuse; accounts for supplies and equipment used; operates and performs routine preventive maintenance on a variety of vehicles, such as trucks, beach cleaners, small tractors and mowers; answers routine questions of the public; administers first aid; prepares reports; keeps records; leads and trains a crew of maintenance employees; may be required to do welding; and may use underwater diving equipment in connection with the underwater maintenance activities within the State park system.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid drivers license. and Either I Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Park Maintenance Assistant. Or IITwo years of experience in a construction, building repair, or mechnical trade.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in all types of construction, repair and maintenance work including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and masonry; use and care of hand and power tools; building materials and their accepted uses; construction and maintenance safety practices; vehicle engine parts and functions.
Ability to: Communicate and follow directions in English; read and write at a level required for successful job performance; maintain cooperative relations with the general public and co-workers; read plans and specifications; operate a variety of maintenance equipment; perform basic arithmetic; analyze maintenance problems and take corrective action; perform manual labor; drive light weight vehicles; and lead and train a crew of employees.
Special Personal Characteristics
Ability to work independently without close supervision; willingness to work at various locations throughout the State; willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and at odd or irregular hours; physical strength and agility; willingness to conform to departmental uniform requirements.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to readily recognized indications of skill, knowledge or competence in the crafts or trades field such as broad experience or formal training in a construction or building trade.
