SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Job Posting: SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-531074

• SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

$21.38 - $25.74 per Hour

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/17/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) - BAY AREA DISTRICT / SONOMA STATE HISTORIC PARK

"Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program)."

Primary duties are located at Sonoma State Historic Park but may be required to work in all other units within the Bay Area District. The reporting location for this position is the Maintenance Shop located at Sonoma State Historic Park at 363 3rd Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476, but may be required to work in other parks within the District. This position will work under direction from the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

The Senior Maintenance Aide (Seasonal), is primarily responsible for safely performing routine maintenance duties, leads and assists in the training of other seasonal Maintenance Aides. Primary duties include coordinating and leading various essential housekeeping tasks necessary to ensure public health and Department standards, garbage collection, litter pick-up, equipment maintenance, maintenance of facilities, roads, trails, and grounds. The incumbent may be required to operate vehicles and various types of small equipment. Cleaning and stocking supplies in public use facilities; restrooms, drinking fountains, tables, benches, picnic areas, parking lots. Litter pick up throughout park property, emptying barbeque debris and fire pits as needed, emptying garbage, and replacing liners in trash cans, removing any graffiti from park facilities, washing and cleaning of State equipment and property will include, State owned facilities, vehicles, equipment, tools.

Assignments may include clearing trails, service roads and fire breaks of vegetation, litter, and debris removal, as directed, may conduct re-vegetation work and exercise Best Management Practices to prevent erosion, keeps vegetation mowed down and away from buildings, parking lots, gates, roads, and various other park facilities to help mitigate threats to public safety. Prunes and removes downed limbs, trees and other debris from public use areas and facilities. Complies with Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations and standards regarding use of pesticides, herbicides, and soil treatment, recognizes and reports to supervisor any potential problems involving trespassing, erosion, infestation, disease, earth slides, fallen or hazardous trees and all other Public Safety, Cultural and Natural Resources related issues.

Attends and participates in District staff meetings and Tail Gate Safety Meetings. Attends mandatory departmental classes. Inventories supplies and maintains monthly vehicle and equipment logs. Participates in the MAXIMO program and submits reports, TEMPO Time Sheet and vacation requests in a timely manner. The Senior Maintenance Aide shall communicate regularly with the operations lead person and or supervisory personnel to inform of status and locations.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. 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.

Possession of a valid driver's license of the appropriate class and a safe driving record as documented by the Department of Motor Vehicles within 60 days prior to appointment. (A safe driving record is one free from convictions in the past two years for repeated moving violations or a single serious violation, such as drunk driving or reckless driving.)

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Blake Murdock at (707) 481-0684 or at Blake.Murdock@parks.ca.gov.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Typical work activities involve prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and lifting, Works inside and outside in varying temperatures, may have extensive exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and or loud noises. May work in remote locations as well as a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-531074

Position #(s):

549-655-0996-901

Working Title:

SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

Classification:

SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL)

$21.38 - $25.74

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sonoma County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

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.

May require heavy physical work including lifting, pushing, or pulling. Read, write, and understand English.

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.)

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/17/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Parks & Recreation

Bay Area Petaluma Office

Attn: Regina Beltran

845 Casa Grande Road

Petaluma, CA 94954

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Parks & Recreation

Bay Area Petaluma Office

Regina Beltran

845 Casa Grande Road

Petaluma, CA 94954

Monday-Friday, excluding weekends and state holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Blake Murdock

(707) 481-0684

Blake.Murdock@parks.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Sharon Comas - EEO Office

(916) 653-9990

sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-655-0996-901 and the Job Control # JC-531074 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.