Parks Worker I - City of Madera : Job Details

Parks Worker I

Salary $37,156.15 - $47,418.46 AnnuallyLocation Corporation Yard, CAJob Type Full-TimeDepartment Parks & Community ServicesOpening Date 07/22/2025Closing Date 8/8/2025 3:00 PM PacificFLSA Non-Exempt

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and less complex, semi-skilled tasks and duties assigned to classes in the Parks Worker series including maintenance and repair of parks, landscaped areas, street medians and related facilities; learns policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Parks Worker I is the entry level class responsible for a wide variety of parks, landscape and grounds maintenance, construction and repair tasks. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Parks Worker II by the performance of less complex, semi-skilled tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of full time work experience in landscape maintenance
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid California Class C driver's license, or comparable driver's license from another government entity

Additional Information

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. The examination process may consist of the following parts:

• Application Package Review (Qualifying only): Only the most qualified applicants, based upon the information provided on the application will be invited to participate in the examination processes.
• In-Person Performance Exam: 100% weight value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.

The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.Applicants may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) ###-####.recblid mvqqsk611px2afri34a1pwdh7yvitv