Landscape Maintenance Temporary Services Aide- FY 27

Landscape Maintenance Temporary Services Aide- FY 27

Salary

$17.85 Hourly

Location

Fresno

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

26BK0007

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Landscape Maintenance

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

08B

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Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

The City of Fresno Public Works Department has multiple temporary seasonal opportunities in our Landscape Maintenance Division. Working a 4 day per week, 10 hour per day work schedule, with weekends off. Individuals receive first-hand experience maintaining landscapes on trails and median islands, and in parks and a wide variety of other City landscapes. Keeping our facilities in top notch shape helps to empower residents to acquire skills, live healthy lives, appreciate the beauty of the central valley, and strengthen community connection!

Under supervision, Services Aides may perform any of the following duties:

• Assist with all phases of landscape maintenance including raking, weeding, trimming, plant replacement, and landscape improvements.
• Working outside along street medians, buffers, as well as in parks and trails
• Assist maintenance staff with a variety of basic tasks- duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Clean and sanitize park and trail amenities and remove debris and litter from facilities, landscape features, trails, and parks.
• Recognize, avoid, and report unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Provide information, instructions, and assistance to the public within the scope of authority and training.
• Support the relationship between the City of Fresno and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Other Information

Work schedules vary according to specific program operations, assignments and needs.

Work is performed in an outdoor environment with year-round exposure to varying weather conditions. Work performed is physical in nature that includes frequent standing, bending, squatting, lifting, and working in and around traffic.

Pursuant to City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years; and may not exceed 29 working hours per week. Some assignments are considered seasonal and are limited to four months of employment.

These are temporary employment opportunities which do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.

The Requirements

Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint and depending on assignment may be required provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid drivers license and current copy of their driving record.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

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BENEFIT

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Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

The benefit above only applied to City of Fresno employees.

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Are you interested in the Landscape Maintenance assignment performing landscape and cleaning duties, working along street medians, buffers as well as in parks and trails? Work is performed in an outdoor environment with year-round exposure to varying weather.

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Employer City of Fresno

Address 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department

Fresno, California, 93721

Phone 559-621-6950

Website https://www.fresno.gov/