Job Description

Job Description and Duties

PARK MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT / SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT / NORTH SECTOR / SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

The reporting location for this position is South Carlsbad State Beach. This position will work under the supervision of the Park Maintenance Chief I.  The Park Maintenance Assistant will do routine cleanup and unskilled maintenance; performs various housekeeping, groundskeeping and minor maintenance tasks; answers routine questions from the public as necessary; completes miscellaneous reports.

This position may be required to work throughout the district on occasion. Duties require this position to lead a staff of seasonal park maintenance employees in the daily operations of housekeeping, facility maintenance, and equipment operations in the day use lots. This is a challenging and rewarding position and you will be joining a solid team of professionals.

The work schedule is 4x10.  The incumbent’s work schedule will be Sunday to  Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

This is a uniformed position, and the employee must comply with all applicable Departmental uniform and grooming standards.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962 .

This position is designated as not telework eligible. 

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Creston Adams at (619) 385-3649 or at creston.adams@parks.ca.gov

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Typical work activities involve frequent periods of bending, stooping and lifting.

May require heavy physical work including lifting, pushing or pulling.

May have extensive exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

May work in remote locations.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-937-6766-009  and the Job Control # JC-523071 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Seasonal work

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