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County of S anta Cruz
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:
PARK MAINTENANCE
WORKER I
Supplemental Questionnaire Required
Open and Promotional
Job # 26-ME1-01
Salary: $4,725 - 5,973 / Month
Closing Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- County Equity Statement- Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every _
- status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion. _
- Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an _
- environment where everyone can thrive and belong.THE JOB: Under general supervision, perform semi-skilled landscaping, construction, maintenance and
repair tasks related to park development and maintenance; clean and maintain park buildings; and do
related work as required.* The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-*
time, part-time, substitute, and temporary (extra-help) positions.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
No specific training or experience is needed to qualify for this level
(On the job training will be provided)
Special Requirements:License Requirement:Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
**Special Working Conditions: Variable temperatures and weather conditions which will include exposure
to sun; confined work spaces; heights, such as on ladders, scaffolding and roofs; strong and unpleasant
odors and fumes; noise; exposure to allergens such as poison oak, pollen, and bee stings; the possibility of
exposure to infections which might cause chronic disease or death; and the possibility of exposure to toxic
substances or chemical irritants.
Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends,
holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.
Knowledge: Some knowledge of the proper use and care of hand and power tools; the basic operations,
tools and terms used in the grounds maintenance trades.
Ability to: Perform heavy manual labor which entails frequent lifting and carrying of heavy/bulky items
such as construction materials, bags of cement, jack hammers, picnic tables, pesticide sprayers, backpack
blowers, and full garbage cans which weigh up to 75 pounds; operate and use hand and power tools;
perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks, which require manual dexterity such as dismantling and repairing
sprinkler heads; follow written and oral instructions; read simple plans and blueprints; make simple
arithmetic computations; maintain accurate records; interact effectively with others; perform a variety of
semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park facilities, grounds and
equipment; assign work and train others on specific assignments; read and interpret written reports and
directions; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to power tools and vehicles; distinguish
colors to perform tasks such as electrical wiring and matching paints; distinguish sounds such as warning
signals, approaching vehicles, and persons speaking at varying levels in noisy environments.
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to
compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive
You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may
be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the
administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall
those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to
take the examination to remain on the eligible list.
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room
510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications
will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final
filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.
Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability
that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background