Building and Grounds Aide

Building and Grounds Aide

Salary

$77,792.00 - $87,963.20 Annually

Location

Berkeley, CA

Job Type

Full-time (40 hrs)

Job Number

26-REG-CS-15

Division

Facilities & Infrastructure

Department

RESERVABLE FACILITIES

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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The Position

The Park District is currently recruiting for a Building and Grounds Aide. The current vacancy is on the Reservable Facilities team. The Reservable Facilities team is responsible for several popular and beloved venues in the Park District including the Brazilian Room in Tilden Regional Park, the Beach House at Lake Temescal, Fern Cottage at Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, and the MLK Shoreline Center at Martin Luther King Jr, Regional Shoreline. The Building and Grounds Aide on the Reservable Facilities team plays a critical role in maintaining the high standards of our historic and reservable facilities, supporting memorable guest experiences, and protecting valuable public assets for future generations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, hands-on work, has good time management skills, excels in a fast-paced, appointment driven environment, and wants to contribute to the success of community celebrations in exceptional park settings. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.

Recruitment Timeline

Minimum Qualifications Screening: Late July

Onsite Oral Panel Interviews: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Selection Interviews: Mid to late August

All dates are tentative and subject to change.

ABOUT US:

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,330 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR MISSION:

EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect - We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience - We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships - Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness - We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency - We hold the publics trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?

• Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here for details regarding additional benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch)

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

Under general supervision, performs minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, and custodial tasks for a building or park facility; assists the public by phone, computer, and in person as assigned; and performs related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Equal parts facility steward, hospitality professional, maintenance technician, and public facing representative
• Skilled in hands on maintenance work included but not limited to minor building repairs and improvements, groundskeeping and irrigation, and an emphasis on custodial work
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, and observational skills
• Communication and documentation skills

Essential Functions

• Minor Maintenance:

• Performs preventive maintenance and simple repairs to keep facility functional

• Changes lamp and light bulbs, cleans fixtures, washers in faucets and drinking fountains, and tightens loose screws, bolts, hinges, and other similar minor repairs

• May perform more skilled repair tasks, including glazing broken windows, patching plaster, minor painting, assembling furniture, or fixing motor-driven equipment

• Moving and reconfiguring office space and cubicles

• Under a supervisors direction, arranges for and oversees District staff or outside vendors performing major repairs, and for emergency services for HVAC, elevators, and wheelchair lifts

• Ensures displays and exhibits are working properly, as assigned

• Groundskeeping:

• Performs the full cycle of planting, watering and weeding of landscaped areas

• Irrigates and mows lawns

• Repairs minor water sprinkler systems leaks

• Prunes shrubs and brush

• Sweeps patio and sidewalks

• Chops and stores wood

• Performs the upkeep of grounds

• Custodial:

• Performs clean-up related tasks to keep the facility neat

• Sweeps, dusts, mops, vacuums and shampoos carpets

• Cleans restrooms, offices and kitchen areas

• Picks up litter, recycles, and empties trash

• Sets up rooms for events and meetings

• Ensures facility is in an acceptable and functional condition for events

• May perform other custodial tasks including stripping and waxing floors, washing windows and mirrors, and cleaning out gutters and fireplaces

• Public Contact:

• Answers questions regarding use of park facilities

• May assist with weekly open house showings to the public

• Checks for proper inclusion of licenses, permits and certificates of insurance

• Assists customers

• Refers atypical and problem cases to the supervisor

• Monitors work of outside custodial firm

• OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Performs building security

• Oversees District assigned pool vehicles

• Performs routine service checks and arranges for maintenance and car washes as required

• Keeps inventory of and orders custodial and other related supplies

• Completes forms and logs

• Prepares requisitions

• Maintains accounts and records

• Picks up and delivers mail and supplies

• Performs minor administrative duties, including making phone calls, emailing, and maintaining calendar

• Gives access to the facility and available amenities for events and closes and secures the facility

• May work with cleaning solutions

• Works outdoors in various weather conditions

• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade

AND

Experience: Two years of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties

Additional Information

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and practices in custodial and basic building maintenance, including basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, groundskeeping, and safe work practices
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to:

• Perform manual labor on a continual daily basis, including bending and lifting
• Operate and maintain necessary tools, small and motor-driven equipment, and machines
• Complete routine administrative tasks
• Work varied hours
• Work independently and manage minor projects
• Prioritize work and work in a busy environment
• Respond to facility emergencies or issues
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a Level 1 Background Check
• Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License is a condition of initial and continued employment
• May be required to work unusual hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Must wear a Park District uniform
• Depending on work location and assignment, ability to use a respirator according to regulations, Title 8, 5144 (c) (g) (l) (A) (l.), incumbent shall not have facial hair (e.g. beards, long sideburns, etc.) that impedes the effectiveness of the respirator

UNION AFFILIATION:

AFSCME: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.

Internal Promotions: Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% increase. In such instances, the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.

Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:

• A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
• Completed supplemental questions

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.

Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date of the job announcement. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications. Please email HR Analyst, Christina Souza at csouza@ebparks.org if you have questions about your application.

Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.

Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

For information regarding the Districts applicable benefits package, please visit http://www.ebparks.org/about/jobs/resources/default.htm.

For temporary and/or on-call assignments, there are no benefits offered.

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The purpose of the supplemental questionnaire is to allow you to elaborate your experience. Therefore, please answer the supplemental question(s) thoroughly and accurately. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the experience section of the application. "See Resume" or "N/A" as a response will not be considered sufficient information to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Additionally, by submitting this written work, you affirm that it is your own original creation and that no part of this work has been written or edited by external sources, including but not limited to AI tools, professional writing services, or any other individuals.

• I have read the statement above and understand that providing insufficient information can affect my ability to continue to next steps in the recruitment. I affirm that the submitted work is my original creation and confirm that no part of this work has been edited or written by external sources, including but not limited to AI tools, professional writing services, or any other individuals.

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Please select the response below that best describes your experience.

• I do not have experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.
• I have less than one year of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.
• I have more than one year, but less than two years of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.
• I have more than two years, but less than three years of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.
• I have more than three years, but less than four years of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.
• I have more than four years, but less than six years of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.
• I have six or more years of experience with a combination of minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, custodial, and public contact duties.

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Building and Grounds Aides regularly answer questions from the public, provide facility tours, and assist customers in planning their events. Describe your customer service work experience. Please be sure to describe how you interacted with customers (in-person, over the phone, via email, etc.) and how frequently you interacted with customers (many times a day, daily, weekly, etc.). In the Building and Grounds Aide role, what skills would you rely on, and why?

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Describe any experience you have maintaining, cleaning, or preparing multiple facilities or spaces for public use or scheduled events. If you have not worked in a multi-facility environment, describe a similar role that required you to manage multiple work assignments, manage time in an appointment driven environment, and prepare spaces for customers. What made you successful?

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Building and Grounds Aides often work independently and are responsible for completing multiple tasks and appointments throughout the day. Tell us about a time when you had several competing tasks to complete. How did you prioritize your work while ensuring you completed each task safely? Please be sure your example 1) explains how you prioritize your work and respond to unforeseen emergencies, and 2) demonstrates your ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

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Describe your experience with custodial maintenance, preventive and reparative building maintenance, and landscape/groundskeeping maintenance. Please be sure to include any work experience with equipment and supplies related to hardwood floor maintenance, minor painting, carpentry, electrical, irrigation, etc.

Required Question

Employer East Bay Regional Park District

Address 2950 Peralta Oaks Court

Oakland, California, 94605

Phone (510) 544-2154

Website http://www.ebparks.org