Park Maintenance Worker I

Job Description:

Park Maintenance Worker I

Description

Description

The Maintenance Operations Department is recruiting for the position of Park Maintenance Worker I.

This recruitment will close on July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PT) or when the first 75 applications are received, whichever comes first. Please apply promptly.

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The Position
The Park Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work of landscaped, median, park and recreation areas, and city trees. This is the first working level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification series, reporting to a Park Field Supervisor. Incumbents of positions in this classification rotate through Trees, Medians, Central Park and Sports Complex, Outlying Parks, and Special Crews assignments depending upon training requirements and operational needs.

Application Deadline
This recruitment will close on July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PT) or when the first 75 applications are received, whichever comes first. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume must be submitted with the completed online application. Applications submitted without a resume may not be considered. Only online applications will be accepted. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process
The process may include a written exam/multiple choice, practical exam, individual and/or panel department interview, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Tentative Timeline
Written Exam/Multiple Choice: Week of August 3rd, 2026
Practical Exam/Assessment: Week of August 17th, 2026
The City of Fremont reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. Please review your settings in government jobs to ensure that you receive all updates regarding your status in the recruitment.

Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing [email protected].

Contact Us
For additional information, please e-mail Human Resources Department at: [email protected]

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Class Specification

Definition

Under direction, performs semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work of landscaped, median, park and recreation areas, and city trees; performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

This is the first working level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification series, reporting to a Park Field Supervisor. Incumbents of positions in this classification rotate through Trees, Medians, Central Park and Sports Complex, Outlying Parks, and Special Crews assignments depending upon training requirements and operational needs. Work is closely supervised; work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to frequent review. It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Park Maintenance Worker II by the latter's responsibility to perform journey level work in parks maintenance and to direct the activities of a work site crew, or to operate independent of a crew.

Essential Functions

Employees are given an opportunity to "bid" for assignments on an annual basis. They must be able to perform all assignments as needed. Functions noted are essential to each assignment but marginal if not the employee's primary assignment.

All Assignments:

• May be responsible for vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety in work area.
• Manually transports heavy objects, supplies and materials.
• Cleans equipment, changes tires, grease, lubricate and fuel vehicles.
• Operates ground maintenance equipment including a backhoe and tractor attachments, as well as a variety of hand and power tools.

Trees Assignment:

• Prunes and trims designated street trees to shape and improve growth.
• Operates an aerial pruning platform, brush chipper, chain saw, stump grinder, leaf blower, and pole saw.
• Drives a one-ton truck to locations where work is to be performed.
• Clears areas of leaves, using rake or blower, and remove debris.

Medians Assignment:

• Maintains medians, pedways, and backup lots.
• Plants, cultivates, waters, and fertilizes trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Waters, mows, weeds, trims, aerates, and fertilizes lawns.
• Sprays or applies fungicides, insecticides and herbicides.
• Picks up litter from medians, pedways and backup lots.
• Repairs and installs sprinkler systems.

Central Park and Sports Complex Assignment:

• Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground/picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.
• Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants, and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
• Applies fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
• Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.
• Cleans and clears park grounds, structures and playing fields of debris and hazardous conditions.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems.

Outlying Parks Assignment:

• Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, picnic tables, benches, and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to playground/picnic equipment and playground, picnic areas, athletic fields, and playing courts.
• Irrigates, cultivates, prunes, plants and transplants a variety of turf, shrubs, trees and plants.
• Applies fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and fertilizer.
• Operates mowing equipment in parks and athletic fields.
• Cleans and clears park grounds, structures and playing fields of debris and hazardous conditions.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems.

Special Assignments:

• Performs general painting, plumbing and carpentry.
• Maintains, repairs and renovates irrigation system controllers, valves, pipes, and related components.
• Digs ditches and trenches.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to direct the work of a crew at a worksite.
• Performs minor mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Communicates City policy to the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, and equipment used in gardening; common names and requirements of plants, trees and shrubs; characteristics of plant pests and disease and techniques for their control; operation of variety of grounds and park power equipment; safety practices and precautions to be used in work.

Skill in: Operating hand and power tool equipment such as chain saws, sprayer, power saw, pick and shovel, and light vehicles.
Ability to: Work outdoors in all weather; follow oral and written instructions; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; make routine arithmetic calculations; learn traffic safety signage; learn to operate a variety of equipment such as front-end loader, pipe pushing machine, brush chipper, stumper, riding mower and various mechanical equipment and vehicles.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from high school and six months experience doing grounds maintenance work.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at date of hire and a valid Class B California Driver's License prior to completion of probation; failure to maintain either License will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = 66%

Sitting: Rare to constant
Walking: Rare to constant
Standing: Occasional to frequent
Bending (neck): Frequent
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare to occasional
Crawling: Rare - not a regular occurrence
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Occasional
Twisting (waist): Occasional
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional
Reach - above shoulder level: Occasional

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Occasional
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare - not a regular occurrence
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Frequent
11 to 25 lbs. Frequent
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Frequent
11 to 25 lbs. Frequent
26 to 50 lbs. Occasional
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, working at heights, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working below ground, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, exposure to flames or burning items, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 6260
FLSA: Non-exempt
EEOC Code: 8
Barg. Unit: OE3
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 11/15

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$75,821.90 - $92,147.19 Annually